LDW 2008, Smith Pond

[gretchen314]

looks like so much fun!!

[Urgo6667]

Wow, a 23 year long tradition? I'm very impressed. Looks like you had a great time too. RIP Summer 2008.

[mindylcarter]

/smile/ that looked like way too much fun and relaxation, what a great vid, and great memories for your family and friends. Well done.

[hippygram]

Your daughter reminded me of someone and I just realized who, Katie Holmes. She is a natural beauty.

[maryann712]

Yes!! There are some pics of KH where they definitely resemble each other. We were looking at her in People Mag this weekend LOL

[summerfae]

this is kind of what i envision my partner's family reunions to look like. i've never been able to actually go yet because for the past few summers we've both been working but next summer i've been made to sware that i will definetly attend. and on to new hampshire... :)

[smallorangerainbow]

is emma 15?

is she going into high school? i am.. tomorrow. boy oh boy i am nervous!

[maryann712]

She is, it's her second year in high school though, her school started at 9th grade. Good luck tomorrow, you'll do great! And the teachers are VERY helpful, don't worry.

[smallorangerainbow]

ah... :) thanks a bunch. tell her & eli & your other son. (sorry, i forget his name..) GOOD LUCK!

[ArtHouseProductions]

fantastic video, m!!! really reminded me of LDWs at smith pond when i was a little girl -- and now the kids' kids are running and swimming. gorgeous. the goodmans will be there next year!

xoxox -cg

[Bikermom69]

Looks like a wonderful weekend!

[PDXvlog]

JP here: Aw, your fam is cute. :) I wish I had a lake too spend my childhood in. Instead, I had a shooting range. *sigh*

[hippygram]

This vid brought back fond memories. When I was younger my parents, aunts and uncles and all my cousins would go to my grams house at the beach in NJ. Sadly most of the older generation(my parents,gram,aunts and uncles)are gone. I guess it is my turn to start a tradition for my son and grandson. Thanks for a great video.

Peace & Love

Mar

[guitarchick25]

That looks like fun! And it looks like everyone gets along, too.

[SunnyDazStormyNitz]

Looks like a great way to spend Labor Day.

[CostaSusana]

Wonderful day =)

[worm2glow]

beautiful. everything! nothing else comes to my mind! :)

[vjm1234]

what a wonderful way to spend time with friends and family. Great footage. Hope you had a relaxing weekend. Smiley:D

[bnessel1973]

I've never done anything 23 years in a row. Well, other than complain and whine.

This was nice - something to cherish.

[GramsandPapi]

This looks like so much fun! Love this one Maryann!! Thanks, GandP

[noir41]

damn! that was fun! as for me, i just lay around my house on long weekends!;) lol!

[GeneticBlend]

That's awesome. Love this video. "Scary Ann 91" Nice.

Leaves are changing. 18 days?

[maryann712]

18 days, yes!!

[thefrozenghost]

Scary Ann! LOL...that brief little glimpse says alot!

Good times.

[maryann712]

My friend's Aunt Jane came up with that and it has stuck, al these years.

[f3xpgm]

I miss those intense days in family! Family became a very weird thing around here, lol, drama drama drama!

[Prowlgrin]

that looked very fun! :D

[IAGuy06]

'I know, you tell me this every year' ROTFL

This was excellent. Looked like fun. :)

[TheAposlSF]

your family is awesome. I wish to steal you all and make you my own.

that's a plausible plan...

~Samar

[ClumsyBumsy]

Absolutely loved this, MA. You always have such a perfect way of capturing the moment on video. Our big annual family weekend was postponed until next weekend, but watching yours I'm sooo looking forward to mine now!

[AnIrrationalRatio]

Cool!

I did notice a lot of food...so it's all just food and water to you, with a card game in the middle lol

Actually that sounds perfect.

[badumpy]

my wife,,,who is a photographer..Thinks you have a talent in the videos you make...Keep it up!

[kittenstomper]

Very lucky to have a family like that with gatherings...nice to see.

[Michelle5451]

Mmmm the best part of a place like that - sitting outside early in the morning with that first cup of coffee enjoying the peaceful quiet and the calming view.

[genmama1955]

Now that's one great Labor Day!

[Sharon1944]

Oh boy, that's a lifetime of memories in 3 minutes 19 seconds!! and oh boy....15? How well do you remember 15? I know I do and I'm old!

[Brianswers]

Fun times :)

[kayleewyatt]

hey, Thanks for sharing! Looks wonderful!

[nbwulf]

Excellent... looks like quite the lovely tradition. Id love to have a little spot like that in my neck of the woods. (=

[nerdfighter4]

Awesome! I love videos like this. It just shows what summer is all about, good friends, good food, and good times.

[feelgoodnation]

Looks like a great time. This is great editing. I love all those precious moments slowed down. Heartfelt even for me and I don't know any of them. : )

You are super cool, Sister. : )

Peace,

Angie

[LilCav68]

wish I knew someone with a lake like that.. how fun :0)

[stylistbrighton]

i own a puddle

[maryann712]

"water collection unit"

[LilCav68]

bucket?

[LilCav68]

i have a bathing suit

[RufioJJ]

sounds and looks and smells awesomely relaxing!

[SillyKairi4]

great job. looks like lots of fun! what a great tradition. I wanted to brush the hair out of jacks eyes though :)

[stylistbrighton]

i missed you while you were away..

[stylistbrighton]

i wish i could have gone...looks amazing!

[maryann712]

Told them about you, you would fit right in.

[stylistbrighton]

too many beautiful children in one video....is this a commercial??

[maryann712]

That's what they said!!

[wpgpeanut]

and I love your editing

[maryann712]

aw thank you!!

[wpgpeanut]

aww... That looked like so much fun!

[maryann712]

Yup, it is.

[heffasaurus]

wow... 23 years of attending huh?

[maryann712]

You are so mean. Cyber bullying is wrong Heather.

[heffasaurus]

no no, you took it the wrong way! I am just so proud of you! I have NEVER attended something for 23 years!!

[maryann712]

Hmmmm. Maybe because YOU'RE NOT 23 YET. Pssht. I know when I'm being heckled. I can hear you snickering from here. ROTF not laughing, just R. LOLOLOLOL

[heffasaurus]

oh I forget I am 19 sometimes, yes only nineteen. a mere 19. no older than 19.

(snortsnortsnortsnort)

[stylistbrighton]

heather out down the plastic fruit!!! you are still bitter from the whole chicen stock incident aren't you???!

[heffasaurus]

what chicken incident? the one where the vegetables drown in chicken broth and prevented me from eating? I am not bitter one bit...

LOL <3

[shannoncopley]

awesome

[maryann712]

thanks :)

[boobtubious]

Looks like a great time! You are creating great memories for your childrenm just like your parents did for you... wonderful!

[maryann712]

Yup, and editing out the garbage!! LOL

[canadianstudmuffin]

Very nice footage...looks like everyone had a great time. :)

[maryann712]

We did indeed!!

[Rh1no1]

Ok, tell the truth. Is there no family drama or dysfunction in your family? I'm jealous. You all get along so well.

I am thinking that my family is looking pretty inferior in comparison!!

This looks like a dream come true!!

I enjoyed watching this vid. Thanks.

linds

[maryann712]

LOL Nope not at all. Erm...

[Rh1no1]

Oh thank God. I don't mean that in a bad way, either! LOL

:D

I don't feel so alone then. haha

[Rh1no1]

OH, wait a minute. I just realized that your comment might have meant the opposite of what I took it to mean.

You mean I am looking through the window to see a family that does not bite and scratch and hate one another?

[maryann712]

There were a few bites...LOL Lotta love in this family, I'm lucky to be an honorary member.

[anakin1814]

My aunt and uncle have a very similar cottage a few hours north of her on a small lake that this reminds me of. Whenever we go up there, we always think back to how young we all were when we first started visiting. I missed going up there this year, but this whole video reminds me very much of my time on Lake Emily.

[stylistbrighton]

i am on lake Emily right now, your aunt and uncle said i could stay here but not to tell you.

[anakin1814]

Ah!! Tell them I said hello! :)

[stylistbrighton]

they said dont call them anymore, not after the speedo incident....whatever that means

[anakin1814]

Shh,....that's supposed to be private!