I Love New York on Monday, July 30, 2012

Upstate New York, that is!  This past weekend we traveled to Rochester to celebrate my great-grandfather's 90th birthday.  He turned 90 back in April, but we delayed our celebration so all cousins and second cousins could gather.  Along the way, we stopped at Letchworth State Park, the grand canyon of the east--great waterfalls and a bit of hiking.  We also enjoyed some time on Lake Ontario, including burgers at legendary Vic and Irv's (a bit of nostalgia for Moppy and Pop).  Rochester is also home to the coolest children's museum.  The best part was spending time with family--new and old.  My Uncle Fred and Aunt Val hosted a wonderful dinner and then a great picnic, and I got to meet the newest member of this family Carly and reacquaint myself with cousin Lily, who is also four.  Happy Birthday, Gramps!

Letchworth State Park, NY

Vic and Irv's on the Lake

At the Strong Museum of Play

Happy Birthday, Gramps!