We all have memories as kids of those places we went every so often, not too far from home as a quick va-ca with the family. For me it was summer drives to Baltimore to visit my cousins, family camping trips in the pop
-up camper or day trips to Sandy Hook. For my kids the annual Feb weekend trip to Clifty Falls is something to look forward to....unlimited swimming, snacks, hiking, sleeping in a hotel room & kids thier age, or thereabouts. For the adults it is a much needed break during the winter months to get together w/friends our own age, share a pot luck spread, a drink or two over catch-up conversation while our kids run wild, like packs of wolves in a safe place. At less than an hour away, you can't beat it! I know I sound like a sales pitch for the place, but this n
ow annual trip has a warm spot in all our hearts. This year was no different. It was great to see friends we don't see often enou
gh & catch up. I got the kids bathing suits w/floats which really made Bella's weekend. She takes after me, being a fish, loving the water. She really wants to learn to swim this year and showed much improvement during our trip. She reminds me often of how brave she is:) The best part was we didn't have to hold her or worry about her. Dean wasn't sure about the cooler pool temps, but he was sure about how cool a basketball net was over the water. He spent his time chasing balls & asking the other older kids in his way to get them for him! Dean was particularly fond of all the stuffed animals throughout the lodgy lobby. I love this picture of him sharing his lollipop with the big beaver. We didn't mak
e a hike this year due to frigid temps & the age of our kids...too tough or we're too wimpy, but count us in for next year on the trail!
-up camper or day trips to Sandy Hook. For my kids the annual Feb weekend trip to Clifty Falls is something to look forward to....unlimited swimming, snacks, hiking, sleeping in a hotel room & kids thier age, or thereabouts. For the adults it is a much needed break during the winter months to get together w/friends our own age, share a pot luck spread, a drink or two over catch-up conversation while our kids run wild, like packs of wolves in a safe place. At less than an hour away, you can't beat it! I know I sound like a sales pitch for the place, but this n
ow annual trip has a warm spot in all our hearts. This year was no different. It was great to see friends we don't see often enou
gh & catch up. I got the kids bathing suits w/floats which really made Bella's weekend. She takes after me, being a fish, loving the water. She really wants to learn to swim this year and showed much improvement during our trip. She reminds me often of how brave she is:) The best part was we didn't have to hold her or worry about her. Dean wasn't sure about the cooler pool temps, but he was sure about how cool a basketball net was over the water. He spent his time chasing balls & asking the other older kids in his way to get them for him! Dean was particularly fond of all the stuffed animals throughout the lodgy lobby. I love this picture of him sharing his lollipop with the big beaver. We didn't mak
e a hike this year due to frigid temps & the age of our kids...too tough or we're too wimpy, but count us in for next year on the trail!
