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Family Time In New Hampshire

posted on July 17, 2007

Last night I took the time to go through my photos from our weekend camping and uploaded a bunch of them. One of my favorites is this one

Walking through Franconia Notch

Taking the family into Franconia Notch and walking around as the sun rose over the mountains really gave me a sense of peace and happiness. I have fond memories of doing these things growing up and I hope the kids look back and someday remember them as well.

We got up there on Friday and instantly set up the tent and screen house. No sooner did we do this then the sky opened up and we had thunder and lightning. Typical mountain downpour in the summer that lasted about 20 minutes but we were glad that we had the typical Chapman timing on our side. We decided dinner out was in order and hit a little steak and seafood place. Dylan wanted lobster and I got a nice filet with crab claws which were not that great, but the steak rocked and Dylan didn’t want his tail. Mmmmm…

With "The Kitchen"Saturday we headed into the notch in the morning since nothing was opened yet. We stopped by The Basin and walked around there. The kids were not into the idea at first, but once they got out there and I asked, “so do you want to take off your sandals and walk in the river” they loved it. My feet were screaming in pain as I walked out in the water to get some shots, but it was ALL worth it.

We spent the majority of the day at Clark’s Trading Post. I still can’t believe Laura had never been so we hit everything. We all got good laughs at the bear show and the train ride was a lot of fun. Ice cream, candle dipping and bumper boats with built in squirt guns will always be remembered. Since we had some day left we hit a mini golf course afterwards. Both kids were acting up so this got a little stressful but in normal fashion we just sort of rolled with it.

Sunday we planned on hitting Lost River and then heading home but as we drove up the mountain to get there visibility went to none and soon it was pouring rain. The kids did some mining for gemstones and then we hit the road home. A quick stop at Shorty’s (gotta love the beans!) in Nashua and then we were home relaxing.

It was a great weekend. Definitely needed and SO glad we went!

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  • http://everydotconnects.com Connie Reece

    C.C., you are blessed with two beautiful kids. I love getting a glimpse of the family life of some of my favorite social media people. Thanks for sharing.

  • Cass

    I love the pix! THANKS for sharing!
    Man, I miss my niece and nephew A LOT!!!!
    I had forgotten that Dad gave you the Chapman kitchen, I had abit of a sentimental moment when I saw that picture :)
    HOPE ALL IS WELL!!!!

  • http://www.kcardoza.com Karen aka MrsB

    Looks like a wonderful unplugged family weekend. :-) We still vacation in New Hampshire with my kids every year and they won’t even let us THINK about doing away with the tradition. There might be flashier places to go, but it’s those simple things that they remember most. I can totally relate to the “Chapman Kitchen” and all of the memories that it conjures up for you. Just think, your kids will now have their own to add as well. Hope you get to do it more often!

    PS… It’s amazing how much your kids have grown and changed since we all jumped into the new media pool! (I still can’t believe mine is ready for college!)

  • Barbara C

    Looks like you and your family had a great time! Camping looks like it is fun. I have never been on a camping trip. I must put that on my to do list!

    That little daughter of yours is so cute. How are you ever going to keep the guys away from her when she gets older?

    Have a great day!

    Barbara C

  • Katrina

    Ahh the fun of camping in NH. Your post made me a little homesick. But it sounded like it was a fun trip. Hope that you’ll keep up the tradition.

    Kat