Shrine Ridge Trail

Another fun day in Vail where we decided to check out Shrine Ridge Trail.

Before we go, a nice sit on a boulder in the stream in Vail.

Shrine Trail time.

Wildflowers.

Dexter enjoying every rock he finds.

Lulu.

Beautiful.

At the top.

Selfie.

Chipmunk.

The whole crew.

Dexter from afar.

Look - Trail.

Rock children.

Up To Vail

Sadly Todd had to go back to work and so we drove him and Crystal to the airport the morning after the Beck concert and they flew back to Santa Fe. Then Kearsley, Maya and Dexter headed up to Vail to meet up with Lulu and Pop. 

Heading up the gondola for some fun on Vail mountain.

Hiking across the ridge.

Lulu and her grand daughter.

Mountain girl.

The views!

Bench and view.

Dexter on the alpine slide.

Then Maya.

Through the woods and down the mountain.

Mountain people.

Board Meeting and Hanging With Pop

As of this trip, Kearsley is fully taking over Pop's position on the board. It's the last time we will both need to be in NY for the meeting. And, it's the last birthday that he will need to celebrate on the road. 

Happy Birthday Pop at Skaneateles Lake.

Betsy and Cody come the board meeting and to hang out. Birthday breakfast after the meeting.

Goodbyes

The time has come for all the families to bid adieu.

Breakfast together.

Lulu and Pop are driving home and Grammy and Papa will fly soon after.

Hugs.

Weekends are For Relaxing

 Now we all are taking a breath after the big event.

Chill dinner on Saturday.

Watching videos from Maya's rafting trip.

Enjoying with the gang.

Pulling up some old videos of Maya.

Handshakes.

Poker with Dexter.

Enjoying poker excitement.

The Big Day

Maya's graduation day!

She's ready to go.

Her cap now decorated.

Arriving at the school.

Awaiting the big moment.

capfffffffffffcapfffffffffffcMaya in the procession down to the stage.

Maya gets her diploma.

Hooray.Shaking hands with Aaron Schubach, the head of school.

The crew, very excited.

Yay!

Caps in the air!

Hug from Pop.

Happy girl.

Maya and her mama.

Maya and the parents.

We catch up with Maya at the reception after the ceremony.

Maya and Crystal show of their diplomas.

Brother and sister.

Back outside.

Maya

Maya and Grammy and Papa.

Maya and all the grands.

The whole crew!

Izanami for lunch!

Grandparents taking turns on the swing.

Their turn.

Chilling outside.

Persian dinner for the finale.

A feast worthy of our graduate.

Yum!

Satisfaction after a big day.