We were home in CT this morning, so Christopher was up bright and early for swim team practice. We then enjoyed lunch together and then it was off to Christopher's orthodontist appointment for a braces check. All looks good--even his orange and blue bands!! After Christopher's orthodontist appointment, Monday afternoon, we grabbed our bags and headed back to Hawley again! We got there a little late, but we enjoyed a nice walk to the lake and headed off to bed!
Tuesday, June 29th
Today we took a ride to Callie's Candy Kitchen. Definately a yearly adventure when we here in the Pocono area! We got some yummy candy, but of course Anneli had to get a stuffed animal! Bet you can't guess what kind of animal she got? Yep, a CAT! Big surprise there!! :)
After our adventure, we made seashell picture frames down at the rec center at the resort. Can you guess who made which frame....?
Aren't they pretty! Christopher made the first one, I made the second one, and Anneli made the last one! I LOVE them all, but I thought Christopher's was very nice!
The kids also enjoyed coloring and doing puzzles at the rec center. 
Wednesday, June 30th
Today we did a little geocaching and exploring in the morning, then we had some fun at the resort. Anneli went with Meme and created Rock Pets at the Rec Center at the restort. They came out super cute! Great job Anneli!! Shaun surprised us late that evening and came up to spend an extra long weekend with us. We weren't really expecting him until Friday, so this was a great surprise!
While she painted, Christopher and I went paintball shooting! Christopher had a great time and was disappointed that the resort only offered paintball shooting on Wednesdays. He wanted to show Dad and Pepe how he shoots! I guess pictures will have to do!
Way to go Christopher!! :)After our adventures, Christopher and I challenged Meme and Anneli to a game of Tennis. It was a fun game!! :)
Later that evening, we took a walk along the lake. Notice they all have sweatshirts on....it was chilly!!!
Then we enjoyed some yummy ice cream as we watched the sun set...
Thursday, July 1st 
It was a clear, but super windy day!
On our way home, we took the scenic route and grabbed a bunch of geocaches! Guess what!!?? We found our 100th Cache today!!! YIPPEEE!!! Geocaching has been super fun! We can't wait to find 100 more!!!
Friday, July 2nd
Then we enjoyed some yummy ice cream as we watched the sun set...
Thursday, July 1st We were so happy this morning to have Shaun with us! Mom (Meme) ended up heading home to get some things done and to pick up Pepe and Aunt Val! We decided to explore a location we see from 84 on the way to Lake Wallenpaupack every year. We weren't sure where it was or what it was, but we went on an adventure. The adventure lead us to a great State Park in New Jersey called High Point State Park in Sussex, NJ. It's a great park with lots of hiking trails, geocaches, biking trails, a great swimming area, a boating area, fishing, camping, hunting, a great monument and did I say geocaches!? We didn't get a chance to find any of the geocaches because they were some big hikes, and Anneli was pretty tired after climbing the big 220 foot High Point Monument. I didn't go, but Shaun, Christopher and Anneli climbed the 220 foot monument! Way to go guys!! From the top they were able to see the Pocono Mountains toward the west, the Catskill Mountains to the north and the Wallkill River Valley in the south.
It was a clear, but super windy day!
On our way home, we took the scenic route and grabbed a bunch of geocaches! Guess what!!?? We found our 100th Cache today!!! YIPPEEE!!! Geocaching has been super fun! We can't wait to find 100 more!!!
Friday, July 2ndToday we ventured out in hopes to see the area and geocache some more--since we were on a roll! Well, we grabbed another pretzel at Callies Pretzel Factory and saw a bunch of great places. For example, we went to find a geocache at an old rusty bridge and we saw a huge deer drinking from the river, but we couldn't find the geocache. Actually, we just didn't have any geocaching luck today. We tried to find about four or five of them, and we didn't find ANY! Can you believe that!? We found like 10 yesterday and NONE today! Oh well, we had a great day together!! :) We even got started on our School Shopping--like I usually do each year---at the Steamtown Mall in Scranton, PA--the home of "The Office"! :)
That night Meme came back and she brought with her Pepe and Aunt Val! The kids were excited because Aunt Val didn't think she could come, but she was able to last minute! YIPEE!!
Saturday, July 3rd
Sunday, July 4th 
After that we went to an interesting restaurant/attraction--"Quaker Steak and Lube". It was a cute place, not the best food, but we were glad we checked it out!
On Saturday, we drove around checking out the sights, looking for geocaches, and places of interest, and trying to find a Red Lobster for lunch/dinner. We found it an hour away in Scranton, PA! While in Scranton, we hoped to take a tour of Lackawanna Coal Mine. It had been years since I've been! Unfortunately, it was closed for the day when we got there. We enjoyed our day and lunch and then headed to the pool for some fun with Aunt Val!
Sunday, July 4th We ventured back to Scranton, and toured the Lackawanna Coal Mine. The kids really enjoyed it! They learned how hard it was to work in the mines and they are super glad we aren't a Coal Mining Family! 
After that we went to an interesting restaurant/attraction--"Quaker Steak and Lube". It was a cute place, not the best food, but we were glad we checked it out!Next, we headed back to the resort and enjoyed the afternoon in the pool. Then we ventured over to the edge of Lake Wallenpaupack and watched the fireworks over the lake. The kids enjoyed watching hundreds of boats in the lake, as we waited for the fireworks to start.
It was a great two weeks in Hawley, Pennsylvania. We might be back the first week of August for yet another fun filled advenutre! :)
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