Alissa is back on vacation at the Lodge. She and her family (mom, dad and grandma) have been coming up from New Jersey every year since she was two years old. She always brightens our busy days in the summer with her visits, which often are close to two weeks in length! This year Alissa is 8 years old and going into the 3rd grade. Last night she shared a DVD with us of an ice skating routine that won her a Silver Medal in one of the competitions she was in recently. Knowing Alissa since age 2, I have seen her grow into a beautiful young lady, becoming more articulate, poised and grownup with each visit. And seeing her skate so gracefully, confidently and with such complex moves and techniques, fully convinced me that we will all be watching her in future winter Olympics should she desire to pursue it to that level. (She definitely has the talent, but mom and dad only want her to continue as long as it is fun for her). During the year Alissa and I often correspond, (especially on her birthday) and all of us here at The Lodge love to get the photos and letters that she sends us. We love all our visitors and our many return guests, but we especially love forming friendships and special relationships with them like we have with Alissa. 
This is so sweet. I can tell you have a great place, if people come back year after year...and youi are creating such good memories for Alyssa too. That's really special!!! Hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
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