Lake Placid

We were so excited to be asked to go to Lake Placid with our friends this year.  Our friends own an island (that's right an island) with just one house in the middle of Lake Placid so we were psyched for our new adventure.  When we arrived in the area and before we went to the island, we went to the ski jumping practice which was taking place in the Lake Placid Olympic ski area.  We were able to watch jumpers practice, then take the chair lift to the top.  At the top of the mountain, the actual Olympic podium is still there.  Here we are after our family took the gold, of course.

Emily had to have a picture with the girls.

We have finally arrived and here is house that will be home for the next week.   Five families in one house could spell disaster but to be honest - it was a huge success.  All the kids played superbly as did the adults.

The water was incredibly warm for July and we took advantage.  I was even talked into swimming around the island on three different days.  The kids loved tubing and never wanted to leave the water.

Here we are on the dock ready to canoe, kayak and tube...safety vests are required.

Look at the view and all those adorable smiles.

All smiles and I just wanted to include a couple pictures of us all before the end of our vacation.

The girls.

Some of the boys.

We took tours of the island in a vintage 1930s boat, we went for a walk in town and explored all the shops, we played games, swam until our arms hurt and just had a fun filled time.  Thank you to our hosts who were the greatest and all the cooks that kept our bellies full.  What a great time!