Lake Fun

Last week, the kiddos and I had the joy of spending quality time with my best friend Meredith and her two littles. Our week was unexpectedly cut a day short with the birth of Meredith's new nephew. We hated to have to head out early, but there could not have been a better reason!

The kiddos had a blast together! Of course there were some moments of not wanting to share, but we quickly fixed those moments with the words, "Who's ready to go swimming??!!!!!" Worked like a charm. ;)

In the morning while the kiddos were waiting for breakfast to be made (homemade biscuits [me] & fried bacon [Mere]), coloring was the activity of choice. Even by the smallest ones. :)

We took Buttercup with us since the kiddos hate to part with him. Landon was not in time-out - this picture just makes me laugh.

Buttercup was a hit with everyone. He is such a good kitty...tolerates just about anything!

Remember those magical words that I mentioned earlier? They always produced smiles. :)

I love this picture! Her puffed out cheeks, in mid-air ready for her cannon ball, and her lack of timidity. Very different from last year.

Splash!

I used one of my mom's rafts and made a slide for the kiddos. HUGE hit. HUGE!!!

 

 

Love this smile! Jackson had such a great time in the water.

Meredith and sweet Natalie lounging in the sun.

 

We had such a wonderful few days at the lake. It was relaxing (well, as relaxing as it can be with 4 very lively children running around!), it was refreshing, and it was just what we all needed! I intended to have a picture taken of all of us - or at least of Meredith and me - but that will just have to wait until next time!

Thank you, Mere, for such a nice time. And thank you, Mama, for hosting us. Looking forward to next time!