A couple of weeks ago we took a (nearly) week-long trip to upstate New York, stopping in Ithaca overnight. While in Ithaca I managed to meet up with two dear friends who also have babies under the age of two and we saw some beautiful countryside.
Hiked to Taughannock waterfall which was quite impressive (g'head, google it!).
and hiked Watkins Glen where Declan had the misfortune to re-fracture his collarbone.
Fingerlakes region brings rolling hills and farm after farm after farm. I have never seen so much
corn growing in my life! Cornfields were replaced by vineyards as we
travelled north towards Rochester to spend some time with Steve's family. Absolutely stunning country out that way.
Funniest thing I saw (and didn't get a picture of) was a large sprawling lawn in front of a house. Dead center was a toilet with seat lifted and a handful of plastic flowers "
planted" in the bowl. Who thinks this stuff up?
While in Rochester, we had several days to spend with Steve's Mom, sister Gemma, Rick, Kaleigh & Damon, as well as brothers Greg and Mark who made the trek as well. We did the requisite trips to Seabreeze amusement and water park, Whispering Pines putt-putt- golf (the oldest miniature golf park in continuous use), Bill Greys for burgers, and too many visits to Abbotts frozen custard. Older kids swam in Lake Ontario one afternoon while Isaiah chased seagulls in the park and we rounded out our trip with reconnecting with great Aunts Sylvia and Joan and friends Mike and Sandy.
We also managed to squeeze in a visit to the zoo where Isaiah was stunned to see all these animals from his books come to life.
