Saturday, July 26, 2008

Camping and Watkins Glen State Park






































New York just gets more beautiful with each day. We are definitely learning to love the rain. But if you love the green you must love the rain. The past week I've been feeling like I was back in Ecaudor with all the rain and "spring" like weather. Last weekend we went and saw the Hill Cumorah pagaent, which was fun and had great effects. We loved the water and fire effects the most. Since we were driving out to the country already we thought we would make a weekend of it and go camping. We went with Rozannah, Chris, and Lorenzo. The first night we stayed at Sampson State Park on one of the finger lakes (Seneca I think)and played in the lake and got wet. Wet from the lake and wet from the rains, and unfortunately wet from Penelepe having so many accidents! We also stopped at a U- Pick farm and picked some yummy blueberries! The country is so beautiful here. First of all everything is green, green, green, and then there are lakes, and vineyards all over with scattered state parks through out New York. We played in Hector Falls, which was right off the highway. Uncle Chris and Oliver managed to make it behind the waterfall to cool off even more than the rest of us. Afterward we made it to Watkins Glen. Wow! Amazing! So beautiful. I wish our pictures could show you how beautiful it really is. If you are close to it - so worth the two mile hike (I think it was about 2). I lost count of how many waterfalls there were but a great family outing. Penelepe walked almost the entire way - so its an easy hike - I'm almost embarrassed to say that she beat me to the top. Those last few stairs were killers. We reached the top just in time to escape the monsoon that hit. As for the pictures I love to post pictures - I always like looking at other blogs with lots of pictures - so hope you like them. Usually I don't like to put pictures of me - but the one just of me- Ryan loves because it shows my true colors! I'm sure I was telling the kids to either stop flinging themselves over the wall to fall in the river, or to stop splashing in the puddles (like we weren't wet already). When did I become such a mean mother?

4 comments:

Falon Felsted said...

I LOVE all the pictures! I'm pea green with envy that you are in the middle of all that beautiful GREENERY! Don't be surprised if I show up on your doorstep :) Tell the kiddos Howdy!

The Playin' Lakins said...

Wow! That place is beautiful. We are definitely coming back to visit you guys. I never knew that there was so much to New York!!! Looks like you guys are finding lots of cool things. And I love the pics, they are awesome!

Melissa said...

Looks beautiful there, isn't it so fun to explore new places? We definately need to come out there. Laini just moved to Kalispell and she got together with Brooke and Jesse last night and had fun...I can't wait to go visit her and see your bro sometime soon. Miss ya!

Sierra said...

Wow! Great pictures! That place is so pretty! I haven't looked at your blog forever and it was fun to see all of your posts! Congrats on the new baby girl and potty training! We have been to the Sacred Grove also and it is so amazing. I think it's one of the most awesome things I have ever seen! I loved it. Looks like you guys are having a great time living in NY. See you soon!