Lake with the Gang

This years trip was incredible.  August 14th, the Gang descended on Buggs Island lake for a weekend of fun and excitement.  The Newtons, Kaufholds, Rands, and this year the Turners played at the lake until exhausted.  We tubed, swam, ate, and played.  It was a great weekend.  We are blessed with great friends and family. 

 

Bear Creek Lake August 7, 2010

We were invited to spend the day at Bear Creek Lake in Cumberland Va. The Davis, the Rands, and the Brighams spent a beautiful Saturday enjoying all the State Park had to offer. The Davis and Brighams camped Friday and Saturday night, while the Rands and us just came for the day to play. Everyone enjoyed swimming, canoeing, or just relaxing in the shade. Dinner was a special treat. The Brighams started with a cheese and cracker appetizer followed by pork tenderloin, asparagus, and mashed potatoes. Not your normal camping fare. Maura is definitely the Martha Stewart of camping. We did not plan on staying for dinner, so Dave insisted on sending us home with a doggy bag. I have to tell you, that may have been the best pork I have ever had. What a great day to spend with great friends.

Old Home Week, Forest City PA

Old Home Week. One of my favorite summer trips. A taste of fall, in July. On Thursday, July 29 we headed up to northeast PA to Kathleen's Mom's hometown for Forest City's annual homecoming celebration. We ate awesome food, watched incredible fireworks, enjoyed great music and visited with family. The weather was perfect, with a crisp nip to the air. Believe it or not, you needed a jacket in the evening. And to top it off, Mom's cousin, Joe, was given the distinguished citizen award. We stayed with Aunt Mary in her new house and we had a very relaxing visit.