Sorry I didn't update again, but I forgot that as we drove north, I would have limited internet availability. So, with that said, I will continue our vacation stories. After the stories of the bears and snakes, we drove north into New York state and into Cooperstown, home of the Baseball hall of Fame. I would have to say that the adults enjoyed the museum more than the kids did. Not that they didn't like it or seeing everything, there was alot to read and to look at and I think it was just a bit much for the kids. At least my kids. My nephew Patrick would just love, love, love it there. 
From Cooperstown, we again drove North. Up through New York, through the Adirondack mountains and crossed over into Vermont. And into the rain. Finding a hotel on the internet here proved a bit harder than down south. Did find a Days Inn in Barre, VT (would not recommend it). Although the kids had a blast in the pool and hot tub. They had it all to themselves! The next morning, we left by 830am and I started the drive to Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. We got sidetracked a bit with the directions, but we eventually made it to the tallest mountain peak in the east! And what a drive. From the bottom of the mountain it was gorgeous. By the time we made it to the top, I could barely see! I drove up the mountain and Mike drove down the mountain. It was a bit nerve racking at times w/the narrow roads and the fog and the NO guardrails. But it was unbelieveable how high up we were. They say 8 out of 10 days look like it does when we were there, see photo right below. 
From Mt. Washington, we made the drive south through the state of New Hampshire and made it to John and Jenns at about 5pm. Again, what a gorgeous drive coming down the Kancamangus Highway! The boys were finally free of the car and able to run around at Aunt Jen and Uncle Johns house. It was good to be "home" again. Friday was a day spent of helping John inside the house and than Jen and I ran into town so I could do some homework and we could pick up some things that we needed. Plus it rained! Saturday was a very early rise 445am for me and by 6am we were on the road north again to Cannon so John and Jen could run/bike/swim in a triathalon. They did fabulous and it was great to be able to cheer them on. 
Here is Jen in the bike to swim transition.
This is the lake that they had to swim across to gt to the mountain they had to climb! From 2 different views, at eye level and than from the top of the mountain.
From Cooperstown, we again drove North. Up through New York, through the Adirondack mountains and crossed over into Vermont. And into the rain. Finding a hotel on the internet here proved a bit harder than down south. Did find a Days Inn in Barre, VT (would not recommend it). Although the kids had a blast in the pool and hot tub. They had it all to themselves! The next morning, we left by 830am and I started the drive to Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. We got sidetracked a bit with the directions, but we eventually made it to the tallest mountain peak in the east! And what a drive. From the bottom of the mountain it was gorgeous. By the time we made it to the top, I could barely see! I drove up the mountain and Mike drove down the mountain. It was a bit nerve racking at times w/the narrow roads and the fog and the NO guardrails. But it was unbelieveable how high up we were. They say 8 out of 10 days look like it does when we were there, see photo right below. From Mt. Washington, we made the drive south through the state of New Hampshire and made it to John and Jenns at about 5pm. Again, what a gorgeous drive coming down the Kancamangus Highway! The boys were finally free of the car and able to run around at Aunt Jen and Uncle Johns house. It was good to be "home" again. Friday was a day spent of helping John inside the house and than Jen and I ran into town so I could do some homework and we could pick up some things that we needed. Plus it rained! Saturday was a very early rise 445am for me and by 6am we were on the road north again to Cannon so John and Jen could run/bike/swim in a triathalon. They did fabulous and it was great to be able to cheer them on. This is the lake that they had to swim across to gt to the mountain they had to climb! From 2 different views, at eye level and than from the top of the mountain.They made it!!!!
This is how we got up the mountain! What a view.
After the triathalon, we headed to the Woodstock Inn for some beverages and than headed home again. Jen made her famous nachos and also chicken enchilada casserole. We sat on their deck eating and drinking and having a great time. Before we knew it, it was again time for bed. Sunday morning brought around work for John and awesome breakfast sandwiches from Aunt Jen. We got packed up and were on the road by 10am for our 7hour drive home, which turned into 8hours due to heavy rain, traffic and a detour we took ourselves on. But we made it home safe and sound and are adjusting back into life and knowing what day of the week it is.
PS. And of course the boys had to get on to "Uncle John's" pond to go fishing. What trip would be complete w/o getting on his pond?This is how we got up the mountain! What a view. After the triathalon, we headed to the Woodstock Inn for some beverages and than headed home again. Jen made her famous nachos and also chicken enchilada casserole. We sat on their deck eating and drinking and having a great time. Before we knew it, it was again time for bed. Sunday morning brought around work for John and awesome breakfast sandwiches from Aunt Jen. We got packed up and were on the road by 10am for our 7hour drive home, which turned into 8hours due to heavy rain, traffic and a detour we took ourselves on. But we made it home safe and sound and are adjusting back into life and knowing what day of the week it is. 