Uncle Bob's Cabin

We have been talking about visiting Uncle Bob's cabin again for years but never actually picked a time to do it and make it work.  We had decided that we would take a couple of days to go up while Omi and Grandpa were visiting but we weren't sure if the weather was going to cooperate or not.  Well it did so we did and we had a great time!
We arrived mid-day on Thursday and were greeted by Uncle Bob and Bumpa.  They had gone up on Wednesday to take care of a few things and then met us to give us the run down and usage instructions.  After getting a little bit settled and a quick lunch, we went out for a quick hike up Rollins Ridge Road. Due to the amount of rainfall from the previous days, this ended up being a rather short hike.  We took the afternoon to enjoy the peace and quiet of the cabin.
On Friday, after a pancake and bacon breakfast (during which the fire alarm went off and said "Fire! Fire! Fire!" a couple of times - this was quite exciting for Evan), we hiked the Baldface Circle Trail to Emerald Pool.  It was a rather easy hike but it was just perfect for mommy being six and a half months pregnant.  We spent some time relaxing by the water, admiring the waterfalls and letting Evan play in the chilly water.  It was a perfect place to take Evan for a couple of reasons.  Besides the fact that he loved hiking with daddy and playing in the water, it is located in the Evans Notch area of the White Mountain National Forest.  Also, the pool truly is the color of emeralds, which are Evan's birthstone.
After our hike back to the car, we drove a bit further up 113 to the Basin Brook Reservoir.  We had a picnic lunch overlooking the reservoir and then spent some time on the water canoeing and kayaking.  It was a picture perfect day with gorgeous blue sky and plenty of sun!  Evan had fun in the canoe (almost went for a swim once!) and LOVED kayaking with daddy!  He is certainly a big fan of outdoor adventures, just like his dad! I am sure there are lots of camping trips in their future.
Saturday was another beautiful day and after packing up and closing up the cabin, we attempted to find Diana's Bath.  We relied on our GPS to get us there, which in hindsight was not the smartest thing to do.  Instead of finding the baths, we arrived at a location where lots of people go to rock climb.  We stayed for a little while to check out the view and explore a little bit but we were all getting hungry and wanted to stop for lunch.  We ate at the Muddy Moose in North Conway before getting on the road and heading home.  It was a quick trip to NH but we were able to pack in quite a few things in a short amount of time.  Evan certainly enjoyed his first trip to Uncle Bob's cabin and I am certain that we will be going back quite a few times over the next few years!