"Skaneateles Lake" video

Here are a few random moments caught on video during our Skaneateles adventure. You get bonus points if you can guess how much Maya loves getting her feet wet, spot the hail, or catch Great Gram's comment about the sanity of the family. Enjoy!

Skaneateles Lake, NY - Goodbyes

On August 11th, we had to head home after four short days. Maya's first trip to the lake won't be her last! We can't wait to go back.

Pop, Dad, and Maya.

Ron, Great Aunt Betsy, Dad, and Maya.

Great Grandpa, Great Gram, and Maya.

3 dads and a little lady.

Four generations of cool chicks.

Yay! Air travel is soooo much fun.

Skaneateles Lake, NY - A Bridge, Some Cows, and Rain

Adventures at the lake come in many varieties. During a walk on a footpath along edge of the lake, Maya got to see a bridge named after Momma. Exciting? Yes, but not nearly as exciting as spotting cows on the way back from a yummy dinner at Doug's Fish Fry. And, we can't forget the quick moving thunderstorm that descended upon the cottage on our last evening.

Yes, this is truly named after the lady standing here. Erected in the year Momma was born, this foot bridge is used by at least 25 people per year. Jealous?

Emergency stop for roadside cows.

Maya likes to "moo" like a cow. She was quite impressed by the real things.

Rain. Thunder. Hail!

Maya watches the storm. Mesmerizing.

Skaneateles Lake, NY - Swimming

We only had one really warm day while were at the lake, so there wasn't much time for swimming. But, we couldn't leave without taking a dip in the crystal clear lake. Unfortunately, Maya wasn't a fan of the 'invigorating' temperature of the lake, nor the giant 3 to 4 inch waves. Eventually, we found a way for her to enjoy a little swim.

Maya seems a bit concerned about the lake...

...okay, maybe more than a bit concerned.

Oh, the horror!

Feet in the water is fun, if it's Daddy's feet.

Maya tries out a slightly smaller, warmer body of water.

Complete with sailboat.


Even more fun with Lizzy.

Momma takes a quick dip.

Best place to swim...ever.

Skaneateles Lake, NY - Boats

No trip to the lake is complete without getting out on the water. Lizzie took her first spin on the "six," the outboard motor boat and expertly rowed in the scull. There were several short sails. Great Gram and Grandpa snuck out on the canoe and Maya drove the big boat. Wow!!

Pop showing Lizzy how to work the six.

Canoeing is great for the young at heart.

Lizzy zips past in the scull.

Maya's first life vest.

Sunset cruise and a search for bagpipers and a wedding.

Checking out a family friend's nuptials from the water.

"This is kind of fun?"

Pop gives Maya the wheel.

"This is really fun!"

Skaneateles Lake, NY - Meeting the Family

The cottage by the lake is the perfect place for family gatherings. Maya had a great time exploring the place and meeting many of her relatives for the first time.

View of the lake from the cottage.

Maya in the house!

Making breakfast more fun.

Maya meets her Great Aunt Susie, her Great Uncle Scott, and her second cousin Lizzy.

Nearly 13 year-old Lizzy checks out Maya.




Great Grandpa and Scott.

Great Aunt Betsy and Ron catch up with Pop on the dock.

Skaneateles Lake, NY - Arriving

On August 7th, we took our longest trip yet with little Maya...all the way to Skaneateles Lake in upstate New York. Momma has many great memories of this lake as it is where she would always go to visit her Gram and Grandpa. Maya is continuing the same tradition, but she gets to see her great grandparents, her grandparents, some great aunts, uncles and a second cousin too!

Maya at the airport.

After the first LONG flight, Maya took a nap as we waited for our delayed flight.

Pop couldn't wait to hug Maya.

Maya being held by Pop, meets Great Grandpa.

Great Grandpa

Great Gram