Camping with the Martins

We have two family camping weekends planned back-to-back this summer. Last weekend was the first with April's parents and her three sisters and brothers-in-law. After much thought we decided on Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, PA as a central location for everyone. It was a HOT weekend, but we were able to find cooling relief under the breezy shade trees by lake. We packed and ate both noon meals down by the lake. Isaac enjoyed his first experience in "lake" water. Although, I refused to blow bubbles for him (Yuck!), he loved splashing and kicking with his aunts, uncles and grandparents. It was a great time to reconnect with family. Anya and I enjoyed an unplanned 5 mile walk to the lake. We probably would have make it in a quarter of the time, had we taken a map. In hind sight I wouldn't trade our leisurely walk and conversation, however it would have been nice to know that we hadn't walked ourselves into being lost. It was quite a relief when we finally saw the beach!

It also blessed my heart to watch Isaac interact with my family. He has lots of faces to learn, memories to make, and fun family times to look forward to in the future. (And hopefully a few cousins to play with. . . ?) Again, some entertaining pictures. . .

Ryan and Eric borrowed Mom and Dad's bikes for a hike. Don't they look handsome?


The "Good lookin' Hair" Club chilling at the beach.

Family Pic 2010

Sisters are definitely friends for life.

The Whole Gang (including dogs, which Isaac found very distracting:)

The water was very refreshing. . . despite the goose poo-poo.

My two favorite Men!