I hope you all missed me as much as I missed you! (OK, I didn’t really miss you, I was having too much fun!)
I have so much catching up to do, but I wanted to share a few moments from our family trip to New York. We had a lovely time with my husband’s family, way, way, upstate NY in the Adirondacks.
The weather was gorgeous! I mean gorgeous. It was sunny every day, and stayed in the 70s and 80s. The mornings were cool, which was great since we are all on a “get fit” and live a more healthy and active lifestyle path, and we walked/jogged the four miles around the lake most mornings.
The highlights of our week included:
Swimming in the beautiful lakes
Playing with our cousins
Celebrating my niece’s 5th Birthday
Being Silly
Road tripping to Alexandria Bay with Grandma and Grandpa
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- House on Millionaire Mile
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- Boldt Castle
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- Heart flower beds on Heart Island
We had so much fun! Relaxing, going out on the lake, watching golf, most of the family played a lot of golf. We went to Zumba and for long walks, we at ice cream, and then more ice cream! We played Mexican Train, we had a bonfire and made s’mores.
We laughed.
We relaxed.
We (mostly) unplugged and just had a fun time as a family.
It was an amazing week!
Dana says
July 29, 2013 at 10:08 amLooks like a fabulous trip! We really do need that time to unplug. Best of luck getting back into the everyday grind – that’s the hardest part of vacation, isn’t it?
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 9:32 amIt really was a nice trip! But yes, returning is tough. I tried to do something productive yesterday… nothing.
Janine Huldie says
July 29, 2013 at 10:12 amYay for an amazing week and I have family up in Rochester, NY and always loved going up there in my younger days. Maybe as the kids get a bit older we can take them up there to visit, too. Thanks for sharing all the pictures and glad you got to unplug for the week (totally deserved it!).
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 9:32 amYes, the upstate is amazing! We love going up there. My sis n law and brother in law live in Rochester!
The Dose of Reality says
July 29, 2013 at 10:42 amLove your pictures!! It does look like an amazing week!! (I want one of those birthday cupcakes!!) So glad you had such a wonderful time with your family!!! –Lisa
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 9:36 amThey were awesome! I ate TWO!
Katie Vyktoriah says
July 29, 2013 at 12:02 pmSo glad to hear you had such a good time. Awesome photos, and it sounds so nice. We go visit my family in Pennsylvania once a year, and I love just being in that environment. It makes such a change from Orlando!! 😉
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 9:36 amYes, it is ! One of my hubs’ brothers family is in Orlando, so we visit them quite a bit. There is quite a difference between Orlando and upstate NY!!
another jennifer says
July 29, 2013 at 1:56 pmIt looks and sounds absolutely perfect, Alexa. I’ll be heading Downeast Maine next week for some camping. Can’t wait!
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 9:37 amOoh that sounds great!
Kim says
July 29, 2013 at 2:17 pmThe Adirondacks are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your family week with us. It’s always such a joy to see relatives enjoying each other’s company!
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 11:08 amThank you! We certainly had fun!
Tamara says
July 29, 2013 at 2:33 pmSuch a beautiful place. I used to go to Lake George a lot as a kid. And the Great Escape. I wonder if that’s still there..time to Google…
But welcome back!
Jamie@SouthMainMuse says
July 29, 2013 at 3:18 pmNothing like a great family vacation. Those are memories that will last you and the children for a life time.
Julie Chenell DeNeen says
July 29, 2013 at 5:00 pmSounds like an amazing vacation. Good for you for unplugging!
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 11:28 amIt was lovely!
Leah Davidson says
July 29, 2013 at 9:44 pmLiving even further north, the Adirondacks have always been a favourite when I travel “south”! Alexandria Bay is so pretty! We went to Boldt castle a couple of years ago too from the Canadian side in Gananoque (gorgeous area too:). That castle is spectacular – and has such a beautiful – and sad history. Looks like you had a great time!
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 11:31 amIt really is pretty! we loved wandering around. And yes, the story is so tragic! I think it would make a lovely historical fiction piece!
NJ @ A Cookie Before Dinner says
July 30, 2013 at 8:54 amIt sounds like you had a super fun trip! We almost always go to the ocean on vacation and your scenes from the lake make me yearn for a change of pace next year!
katbiggie says
July 30, 2013 at 11:32 amMy husband hates the beach… he is a lake/rivers person. I’d love to get to the beach more, but I also love the lake! Especially with little ones.
Adrienne says
July 30, 2013 at 9:30 pmIt’s so important to unplug. I’ve been trying to do that a lot this summer. All the pictures are great!
katbiggie says
July 31, 2013 at 5:14 amThanks Adrienne. It felt really good not to have the pull/drain of keeping up with posting and social media for a week!
Ilene says
July 31, 2013 at 6:45 amThis looks the the most perfect vacation ever. Just perfect. I love those slow moving days when you’re away with long walks and ice cream. I don’t blame you one bit for not missing us – although we’ve missed you!
katbiggie says
July 31, 2013 at 2:49 pmThank you friend! Judging from the number of blog posts about you at BlogHer, you weren’t missing me too much! 🙂