On Golden Pond

The Fourth was fun but in our family, the Fifth is even more important!

Today, we drove up the coast of New Hampshire, along with thousands of others seeking sun and sand after a month of wet, cool days. A perfect day for my DH to celebrate a Birthday. Home in the beautiful state where he was born and raised. Where we lived for a while when first married. Accompanied by his older brother and lovely wife who flew in from Arizona to celebrate a holiday and birthday with us.

The 'golden pond' is actually Lake Massabesic. A picturesque place for sailing, kayaking and picnicking on a lazy Summer afternoon. My DH spent time here as a child and then we came here with our children during the years we lived in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

We stopped by the lake today on our way back to the city. It was perfect.

Jasmin at Lake Massabesic, Manchester, NH - July 5, 2009

We enjoyed the lakeside tranquility for a little while........then it was time to celebrate at a great Italian restaurant.

The food was excellent. The wine was wonderful. The Birthday cake was gobbled up before we thought to take a photo.............so you only get to see my wonderful DH blowing out his candle, again!

Happy Birthday Bob..........and many, many more. We love you.