Friday, August 7, 2026

Madd Max Heads To Denver

An early morning goodbye to the lake. 
 
Max got a window seat.
 
Our first dinner at Dio Mio.
The housemade focaccia, artichokes in a black butter and green olive puree, and watermelon and tomato salad along with their peach meringue dessert were insane good.  A great way to start Denver.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Madd Max Has A Last Chocorua Day

Sam has been working remote for the last 2 weeks, which has meant working in the car, from hotel rooms and basements, but this week, mostly from a desk.
The blackberry bushes were just beginning to fruit.
The dock was put away for the season.
A last paddleboard trip, complete with backwards somersaults into the lake.
A last late afternoon porch chat.
Dinner at The Other Store.
Before seeing Murder on the Orient Express at the Barnstormers, a Maddie request as she is currently reading a book on all of the poisons of Agatha Christie.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Madd Max Hikes Mt Potash

Cool stream crossing.
Roots on rock.
Views.
And a determined bird.
 
And post-hike relaxing in Jess' favorite spot.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Madd Max Does NH Things

Hiking the fire tower.
 
Milkshakes by the river by The Other Store.
Dusk canoeing.

Monday, August 3, 2026

Madd Max Has A Rainy Day

The fam got back to Chocorua, just in time for a day of reading and rain on the porch.  A fan favorite for sure.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Madd Max Returns To NH

Early morning beach walk.
With this butterfly.
The fam went to NH via a stop in NY where Sam, Dozee and Max hit up the Space Explorers VR, and Madd and Jess walked Central Park, while Jess regularly teared up thinking about Maddie going to college.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Madd Max Has A Seaside Heights Night

Steaks on the grill.
Family dinner.
Post-dinner henna.
A Sky Ride date.
Dozee and Mimi also joined Sam and Jess.
Much later in the evening, Max and Clara gave it a try and dug it.