Annual River Raft Trip
Labor Day Weekend is saved for the annual river rafting trip in Hocking Hills at the Lodge!
The boys count down the days until we leave for at least a month before. It's our happy place.
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Here is the whole crew ready for the river rafting trip!
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Nature Hikes through the woods is always at the top of the boys list of things to do.
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Every year our voyage down the river is memorable. The men head down to the river and use weed whackers to clear an entry into the river and they also blow up all the rafts while we try to contain the kids. Once we leave the river bank the laughter begins!
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James gets photobombed by the Bull raft!
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Brian is living the dream...floating down the river solo with an ice cold beverage
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Many moments are spent out by the fire ring enjoying the company of each other while taking in the beauty that surrounds us
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Chad coasts down the river on his duck
The ride back to the lodge after the raft adventure is always a hoot. We shove as many people in the back end of the truck and stack the rafts in the trailer and cuddle together for warmth as we head back to the house.
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The last day there we decided to hike to Old Man's Cave. It was a hot day but we had a great time exploring and sweating together.
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Check out the look on Maw Maw's face as we head to the tunnel...she was worried there were going to be bats inside!
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Avery latched right on to Landon
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Being together with family is the best place to be.
The boys count down the days until we leave for at least a month before. It's our happy place.
Here is the whole crew ready for the river rafting trip!
Nature Hikes through the woods is always at the top of the boys list of things to do.
Every year our voyage down the river is memorable. The men head down to the river and use weed whackers to clear an entry into the river and they also blow up all the rafts while we try to contain the kids. Once we leave the river bank the laughter begins!
James gets photobombed by the Bull raft!
Brian is living the dream...floating down the river solo with an ice cold beverage
Many moments are spent out by the fire ring enjoying the company of each other while taking in the beauty that surrounds us
Chad coasts down the river on his duck
The ride back to the lodge after the raft adventure is always a hoot. We shove as many people in the back end of the truck and stack the rafts in the trailer and cuddle together for warmth as we head back to the house.
The last day there we decided to hike to Old Man's Cave. It was a hot day but we had a great time exploring and sweating together.
Check out the look on Maw Maw's face as we head to the tunnel...she was worried there were going to be bats inside!
Avery latched right on to Landon
Being together with family is the best place to be.
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