If you ever get the chance, this village is worth the trip. I'd suggest you choose a time when the Hamptons (Amagansett is part of East Hampton) aren't bursting with people--the beaches were packed and understandably so--it is so beautiful right now. Joshua and I spent the last few days out on Long Island visiting my good friend Elan, her cute kids, and her parents who hosted us. (Thanks, Lynda and Norman!) The trainride alone was an adventure--3 trains and four and a half hours onboard! On Friday we went to Fresh Pond (above), a small pond connected to the bay by a small stream. The sport of choice is to net crabs, small eels, fish, and the likes. The kids had so much fun in the shallow water.
We also visited the Montauk Lighthouse, New York's first lighthouse. It was commissioned by George Washington and has been operating since 1797. Joshua chose to stay at the bottom but I climbed up the 137 steps to the light. Here's the view from the top.
The photo below depicts what we did most while Elan and I were together--we laughed a lot at our kids and their crazy antics and cute characteristics and we laughed about our lives and how things don't always turn out as planned. Elan and I were roomies at BYU ten years ago, and being together after all these years of friendship watching our kids develop friends of their own was priceless.
Our last night together Elan and I built a small campfire at the beach. The plan had been to roast marshmallows but our kids were completely engaged in the holes they were digging, so Elan and I enjoyed a s'more or two, enjoyed the beautiful sunset, and then hauled our kids home.
I am so grateful for good friends who still have space and time for us in their lives. With all that she and others have taught me, I still have so much to learn from strong and joyful women like Elan.
If you ever get the chance, this village is worth the trip. I'd suggest you choose a time when the Hamptons (Amagansett is part of East Hampton) aren't bursting with people--the beaches were packed and understandably so--it is so beautiful right now. Joshua and I spent the last few days out on Long Island visiting my good friend Elan, her cute kids, and her parents who hosted us. (Thanks, Lynda and Norman!) The trainride alone was an adventure--3 trains and four and a half hours onboard! On Friday we went to Fresh Pond (above), a small pond connected to the bay by a small stream. The sport of choice is to net crabs, small eels, fish, and the likes. The kids had so much fun in the shallow water.
We also visited the Montauk Lighthouse, New York's first lighthouse. It was commissioned by George Washington and has been operating since 1797. Joshua chose to stay at the bottom but I climbed up the 137 steps to the light. Here's the view from the top.
The photo below depicts what we did most while Elan and I were together--we laughed a lot at our kids and their crazy antics and cute characteristics and we laughed about our lives and how things don't always turn out as planned. Elan and I were roomies at BYU ten years ago, and being together after all these years of friendship watching our kids develop friends of their own was priceless.
Our last night together Elan and I built a small campfire at the beach. The plan had been to roast marshmallows but our kids were completely engaged in the holes they were digging, so Elan and I enjoyed a s'more or two, enjoyed the beautiful sunset, and then hauled our kids home.
I am so grateful for good friends who still have space and time for us in their lives. With all that she and others have taught me, I still have so much to learn from strong and joyful women like Elan.
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How answesome it is to have good friends. I am thankful to God for good friends in my life. I have this one friend whom I have been friends with for almost 6 years.
I'm so thankful to have her in my life. Even through she is married and has two cute little girls. We try to get together as often as we can. I am thankful for your friendship Liz. You are one of a kind. When I would come to visit my family ward which was alot. But when I saw you I would get this wonderful feeling that said I am thankful for her in my life.May the Lord blessing us with the friends we have and with more to come.
By the way cute hat.
Happy Birthday on July 19th. If I do not talk to you first. Man, you are getting old.
Looks like such a fun place to visit. Liz, you look so great.
love,
Sarah
Sounds like you had such a fun trip! I can't get over how long your hair has gotten since we last saw you, oh 2 or 3 years ago in Seattle.
WOW! What fun! You get to take pictures from cool old lighthouses & I get to take pictures from big lit casinos. I'm completely jealous. Tell Elan hi.
looks like so much fun...campfires on the beach are the best!!
Wish I could have been there too. Looks like everyone had a marvelous time!
Good friends, summer weather and a fun get away - what a great way to spend some time!
That looks so great. We will have to check it out while we are here on the east coast. What a wonderful time to connect with a friend.
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