Labor Day at Deep Creek Lake

For Labor Day Weekend this year, we ventured to Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland.

And what does Rory always seem to find when we take a hike?... a lollipop tree!

Daddy and his nature-loving girls.

Mommy and her lollipop-loving Rory.

And when Mommy and Rory aren't hiking down the mountain, they are taking the roller coaster down the Wisp ski slope.


Aven had her eyes on things that sparkle. Here, Aven teaches Mommy how to pan for gemstones.

Rory shows off her gems.


After a day hiking, speeding down mountains, and panning for gold, these little girls enjoyed their ice cream break.

Aven, especially, enjoyed the ice cream, chastising Mommy every time she tried to "share" with her daughter.

"Mmmmm, got to get that last drop of the good stuff!"