Salamanders, Pavers, Cockpits and "Camp-outs"

This was our first family reunion in the house that Don's siblings collaborated on at the Waldora campsite. The house is amazing and as usual, the woods of St. Mary's are gorgeous. I've never seen prettier trees than the ones you see up there. The blue spruces and red maples are my favorite. Amy loved our bedroom in the camp, which is pictured with the seafoam or teal colored walls. Don selected this paint color, and I dig it. The other picture from the "camp-out", is Amy holding a salamander from the "crick". The pilot of one of our flights gave us the exciting opportunity to sit in the cockpit. Last but not least, we made a donation to the lovely Sandler Center, and we were rewarded with the lovely paver, right near the entrance.

It was great to see everyone and celebrate this most special family tradition. It was bittersweet because on Sunday it was Jane's birthday, and because everyone is concerned about Melanie. It was fabulous to see lovely Alicia and to get to know lovely Maddie and Tessa better.