the lake (part one)

The newest family member: P.C.H.,

joined us on the boat....

all 7 lb's of his tiny baby body!

Riding the golf cart from the lodge to the dock.
This was one of N. boy's favorite parts of each day.

N. & Uncle M. getting ready to try out the tube.

Relaxing on the wheel, N. loved "driving"
with Grandad and Mr. M.

Mr. M. & the munchkins.

It really was truly a special time to have all
four of my siblings,
spouses, and cousins together.
We're all spread out across
the country these days-
so these times are getting a little
rare for my taste.

This year was blissfully uneventful,
as compared to last year:
we lost a ski, flipped the wave runner,
and the boat had a little run-in
with a dock.

We enjoyed lake water at bath water temperatures,
and many relaxing evenings at the lodge.
(Me, watching a years worth of Food Network,
since we don't have cable.
I'm a new addict to the cake making shows- they're amazing!)

We also enjoyed a few family traditions: A traditional

C. Clan "meat" meal
(meaning: Grandad cooks up an army's worth of steaks & ribs
and we all eat our hearts out).
And a night of Settlers.
(for those of you who haven't heard of this
legendary board game,
wow......!- you must learn!)

More to come...........