corbetts glen

One of our favorite local spots to hike is Corbetts Glen.  Most times we hike the trail but this particular visit we walked in the creek. 

We enjoyed the falls . . .



dragonflys . . .

 

and hanging out with friends.

Ambrose, Blaise, Tegan, Julian, Jaxon and Jacob

hiking and water fun

Corbetts Glen, a hidden jewel in Rochester for a hike.
Where there are tepees the size a boy could only dream about . . .

trails that veer off and must be navigated carefully
(thanks for the help big brother) . . .

The boys were on the lookout for . . . snakes, birds and chipmunks
(at least that is what we saw).

Beautiful railroad bridge and waterfall.

In the same day we went back to Sodus Point to see more cousins.

Ambrose paddled the orange kayak by himself across the bay and back!  Blaise holding a paddle for the first time by himself, preferred to stand and paddle against Aunt Sarah (I'm not sure that was appreciated). 

tomorrow, the first day of fall

Tomorrow summer officially ends. That is certainly hard to believe as our windows are open and it hit 80 degrees today. We remember and are thankful for so many things this summer: seeing cousins, going to the cottage, traveling to the 1000 Islands, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. For swim night at the neighbor's house, summer neighborhood camp, playgroup getting together weekly, RMSC camp, bible camp and so much more!

Now we move into one of my favorite times of the year . . . fall! I love apple picking, making applesauce and pies. Hay rides to pick a pumpkin, carving it and then roasting and eating the seeds. Walking through the leaves, hearing the leaves crunch under your feet, crisp air, warm sun and leaves turning brilliant colors of orange, red and yellow. We are blessed to live in an area that has a fantastic fall!

We decided yesterday to get an early start on fall. We took a hike around Corbetts Glen in Penfield. Not far from our house, it only took about 45 minutes (even with Blaise walking) to walk around the path and take in its beauty. A couple of my favorite shots to share: