Our Vacation 2009

Matt knew he would have at least a week off from work, perhaps two.  However, the planning was a bit last minute.  Matt told me that he wanted a great vacation.  What would be a great vacation?  His retort, " Lumberjacking in the Redwoods or playing golf in San Diego", prompted me to explain that there was no lumberjacking in the redwoods allowed.  He smiled from ear to ear.  Florida would be a great alternative, however buying airline tickets at the last minute was not inexpensive.  So, we decided to go to Lake George in July and would plan a trip to Florida in August, before he had to return to the University at Buffalo.  Matt could drive to Lake George by himself -250 miles-a test run for the possible drive to University at Buffalo at the end of August.  Matt was lobbying for a car and we agreed to discuss it.

We went to the Lake on July 3rd.  Adam, Gabrielle and the month old Santino were already there. We dined at Five Guys, a great place to take an infant.  On July 4th I went to Saratoga for the Firecracker Run with Jim.   Jim, Matt and Jack played golf.  We dined out.  Matt and I slept late and we had a ball, despite the unusually cool and often rainy weather that week.  Jim left to go to work and would return on Thursday evening.  Matt was so happy.  He bought new clubs, which I suggested was not the wisest purchase for a sophmore taking 17 credits.  He explained that these clubs would last several years and that his tax refund would more thatn compensate for the purchase.  If we gave him a car to take to UB, then he would be able to drive to the golf course, saving a lot of time.  We bought a kayak, which we all enjoyed.  I knew we had found an activity that the whole family could enjoy.  We looked at cars for Matt, ate breakfast at Sutton's, Matt rode his bike, played more golf and finally went shopping for a suit at Brooks Brothers.  He looked spectacular in the suit and of course, I bought it.  Sunday, July 12th we headed out-Matt was working and had to return to Manhattan.  It was a wonderful time.