This is why I love what my Aunt Barbara likes to call "Camp Roundtop". Thank you to my wonderful Grandparents for working so hard to make it a beautiful place to bring my family.

The Fourth

The 4th of July in PA is probably my favorite Holiday. What could be better than family, food and fireworks!

River Trip on the Yough

We took most of the kids and Papa for a "Duckie" trip down the Yougheghany River in Southern Pennsylvania. Although the day started out cold and cloudy it turned out to be a beautiful day and even Gabby had a good time.

We are finally on the river and the sun came out. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to Uncle Mike and his water guns for some COLD water good times.

The Final Bon-Fire

We always seem to end our trip with a Bon-Fire of some kind. Barbara and Papa cleared the fire-pit and Matt set the flame a roaring.

Final Washington DC

After the White House, things started to fall apart. Everyone was really tired. 2 of the kids needed a bathroom. We headed for the Metro Station. At our first train change we experienced a delightful 1 hour delay in a muggy, overcrowded, underground metro station. 2 kids still need a bathroom. 8 stopps later we are finally in Maryland again waiting for shuttle
And waiting . . . .
And waiting. After another 1 hour wait we are finally on our way to the hotel. A bathroom and dinner at 9:30. I think it will be a while before we visit DC again.

Washington DC 3

Gabby fell asleep and poor Matt had to log around a 35 lb. 3 year old for about an hour. Why didn't we bring a stroller!?

Washington DC 2

This is about as close as we got to the capital building. We we on to more museums.


Probably my favorite stop was at the National Gallery. It really was beautiful and AIR CONDITIONED. The kids actually enjoyed looking at all of the painting.

Washington DC

Our trip to DC started out nice enough. I was a beautiful day and everyone was actually in a good mood. We took the metro into the city from our Maryland hotel.
Kamryn and Sydney pose in front of "Dum Dum"
Yes, that is a giant cockroach I am holding. Yuck!
Gabby's favorite part was the merry go round on the mall.

The beginning of July brought us an impromptu beach trip. We had a great time even though we got rained on a little. The girls and their Dad made a fabulous drip sand castle and Gabby decided the waves were fun this year.