Intrepid Fiber Wizard: August vacation with family

August 30, 2010

August vacation with family

This month has surely flown by - and I took so many photos that I could barely wade through them (grins) .

Here's a pictoral view of time at Keuka Lake in Upstate New York, visiting with most of my family. While we were there, we celebrated my parents 65th wedding anniversary.

It's always wonderful to be at "the lake", as we all call it.. I'll pick a few of the best photos -

Keuka Lake

my daughters, Erin and Kate

brother Peter

I think Mom said that this old Willow is 69 years old now.

our dear old cottage

Mom

yes, the water really is that clear

Mom and Dad

My BFF, MaryBEth

sunrise

Kate sailing my little boat

Kate and Peter

Erin painting shale stones

Mom and Dad anniversary celebration night

Being Serenaded for their anniversary -

I sang, and Peter played, for my Mom and Dad. We performed "Grow Old Along with Me" (written my John Lennon, popularized by Mary Chapin Carpenter)

I think that we all got teary eyed.

Brother Phil cooked his famous Chicken Piccata for 9 of us that night. swoon.. it's divine.

Typical evening before dinner... Mom crocheting, MaryBeth quilting, me knitting, Erin painting, Kate reading ;-)

brother Phil

brother Peter is a classical pianist, and we were fortunate enough to listen to him practice every day. (I tried to bribe him to come home with me, because I have a piano... (grins) - it was heaven to listen to.

Mom and cousin Alison playing cards

Phil and Jac

And yes, there was knitting - I finished the baby sweater and hat which are gifts, and made great progress on some socks.... but all of that is for another post.

This has made me sentimental for the lake, and I'm missing my wonderful family.

Posted on August 30, 2010 at 05:44 PM in Life, Travel | Permalink

Comments

that looks like the most amazing trip! I think I might hop on the flight with you next summer. I've never been to NY. The Lake looks super classic, what I imagine when I think of big families going to the lake. Thanks for encouraging the fantasy and making it look wonderful! I hope I see you at OFFF too

Posted by: Lorajean | August 30, 2010 at 08:08 PM

Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos of such a lovely time with your family. Congrats to your parents on their anniversary!

Posted by: Manise | August 30, 2010 at 08:16 PM

Looks like a wonderful vacation with your family. I love seeing all the photos.

Posted by: Carole | August 31, 2010 at 04:48 AM

Your family looks like great fun to hang around with and make a wonderfully fun vacation. It's so good to hear you had a relaxing and enjoyable time in a beautiful place with people you love.

Posted by: margene | August 31, 2010 at 05:32 AM

Looks like you had a WONDERFUL time. I loved the glimpse of your other life. The lake is beautiful, with that misty aura.

Posted by: Laurie | August 31, 2010 at 05:41 AM

What an amazing trip! I'm glad you had so much fun with friends and family and got to unwind and relax in such a beautiful place! :)

Posted by: Ruinwen | August 31, 2010 at 06:19 AM

Yes, it was a magical week with so many of our love ones. Teyani and Peter brought tears to everyone with "Grow Old Along with Me." It was so beautiful. The entire celebration will be held in our memories forever.Love you dear daughter, Mom

Posted by: Mom | August 31, 2010 at 07:03 AM