We hadn't all been to the lake house for several years, everyone else was going this year.
We just didn't think it would be all that fun with a 4 month old and 20 month old...especially the flying part.
But we went....and we're SO glad we did! We had lots of fun and Taylor and Mason had so many new experiences and adventures!
Here's our story...
We flew out of Wichita, switched plans in Atlanta and arrived in Detroit. If I could have chosen, I would have much preferred a non-stop flight with the kids. It seemed just as we got them happy and calm, we had to get off and start all over again! For the most part, on the way THERE, they did well (notice that I emphasized THERE).
Here's where we stayed...Dave's brother's lakehouse! It housed 8 adults and 7 children under the age of 7 pretty nicely! What a neat place to live!
This is who we spent our time with....Dave's parents, siblings and their families
This is who we spent our time with....Dave's parents, siblings and their families
Dave's mom and our neice and nephew from Michigan.
Big boy cousins...Tyler and Jeremy.
Grandpa
Dave's brother, Jason
Dave's sister, Stefanie and our niece Paige
Our niece Sydney
And here's how we spent our time...
Within the first 5 minutes (maybe even less) of arriving at the lake, Taylor found the water! We quickly learned that we would have to be keeping a very close eye on her...she LOVED the water so much and had no fear!
Mason took the prize for the most naps...but believe me, we all competed heavily!
Watching Barney...it never gets old (for them).
tubing.....
tubing...
and more tubing....
Dave skiing with his nephew Jeremy...what a great uncle he is....you can tell by the sky that it was NOT warm!
this beats a trampoline!
lots of time in the water
celebrating the 4th of July...
and here are a few of our family favorites....
And now for our BIG announcement:
After much thought and prayer, we thought we'd let you all know that we are moving. We have put offers down on the following houses and will be finding out soon which one is OURS...
We're so excited to live on the same lake with Dave's brother!
We obviously will have enough room for any of you to visit!
We're so excited to live on the same lake with Dave's brother! We obviously will have enough room for any of you to visit! Oh wait...that means we won't have grandma and grandpa a few blocks away anymore...guess we're staying put! Sorry Jason and Stacy!
And if you're wondering how the flights HOME went....don't ask!
4 comments:
you had me with the moving thing until i saw how big the houses were-unless you're stashing those millions somewhere! hehe
Boy, you had me going as well. It looks like it would be a nice place to live -- at least in the summer. I'm also sorry you had to fly to Atlanta to get to Detroit. I've done "whacky" things like that as well -- just not with two small kids. Glad you guys had a good time.
Please tell..how was the trip home?
(This is from Jessie - since I don't have a blog id)
I love those pictures!!! I actually sent some of them to my mom to show her how cute your little ones are! I can't believe Mason is getting so big. I'm really sad we didnt' get to see you when we were in town, but we were only there for a night and we had been doing sooo much traveling we basically went to sleep when we got there and then got up early to get back on the road. Anyway, I'll call you soon so we can catch up. Love you!!
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