some things we learned

We just got back from spending a weekend at our friends' lake house on Council Grove Lake.

Dave and I both mentioned several times how relaxing it was - as relaxing at it can get with 2 toddlers.

I love making memories with our family. From the little things we do, to the big things - every new place we go, new adventure we have, every new thing we expose the kids too - they are all memories that I hope our kids will hold onto for a long long time (if they have a memory like mine they will, if they get their dad's memory, they may not remember past next year)

So as I sort through pictures and catch up on the house and laundry, I wanted to record some things we learned this weekend.

Taylor is our little daredevil.

She loves the water - has no fear.

Yes, I know, kind of scary.

But it was pure joy watching her in her element - having a blast, loving every second of the lake.

Except the seconds that she had to be OUT of the water to eat or sleep.

Mason is little more reserved.

Maybe a lot.

He's not scared, he just doesn't want to try much.

He likes to play it safe.

He gets really close to trying something - and then changes his mind.

Lake life is fabulous.

The only decisions that need to be made on what to wear is what time should we get out of our pjs and into our swimsuits?

Food tastes unbelievably good after being in the sun and water.

Especially when you have wonderful hosts preparing it for you and feeding you like kings and queens every meal.

And naps are absolutely heavenly.

Boating, swimming, jet skiing, jumping off docks,

Refreshing drinks on evening boat rides.

And then to bed to do it all over again the next day.

Now on the wish list...

lake house

boat

(ha ha, just kidding!)

I can at least dream.

And then just be thankful for friends (and FAMILY!) who are nice enough to invite us to enjoy all of their amenities.