In August we took a much anticipated trip back to New York to visit my family and attend my sister's wedding. The first thing was surprise Grandpa at his baseball game. Yes, he still plays! At least when he doesn't have pulled muscle.
It was me, Cloudburst, Tornado and Sunrise. Thunder and Sunshine had stayed home for a few extra days to play and coach football. I got to sleep in the room I grew up in. A lot has changed, but there is still an old picture of me on the desk!
We had to hit up Abbott's, which has the most divine custard. We also fed a few ducks and tried to keep the littles from swimming with said ducks.
Grandma and Grandpa have a fun backyard with a stream. Tornado is really using his head here.
We took a day trip to Stoneybrook Park, where we hiked around streams and waterfalls. We just wished it had been a little warmer!
Tornado was showing off his Ninja Warrior skills.
When I was there, I saw my best friend from 2nd grade, Erin. She now owns and operates an organic CSA called Mud Creek Farm. It was amazing!
Then we were off to Albany to pick up Thunder and Sunshine, who were flying in the day before the wedding. We hiked around, until the mosquitoes drove us out of the forest.
So we went to get some ice cream instead.
Sunshine has always loved this marble set at Grandma's house and was happy to play once he arrived!
We had a wonderful dinner the night before the wedding and got to meet new friends.
The next day the preparations began! Jen had hired a professional to come out and do hair and makeup for us girls. It was fun to spend time together.
They were married in a castle at Bolton Landing and the scenery was just breathtaking. I sang Pie Jesu at the ceremony and everything went so smoothly (ie, Sunrise fell asleep). The castle was fun to explore, with the reception downstairs from the ceremony. The kids enjoyed taking the secret passageways to get around.
We had a wonderful time and couldn't be happier for the new bride and groom!
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