Lake Visit- Part 2

Still enjoying the lake!

Wednesday
Brett's cousins Megan and Becky came for a visit.
Wednesday morning we went on a short train ride to Dover so that Owen could enjoy the train ride. We all had lots of fun!

Owen and Uncle Rich

Megan, Becky and Owen

Owen with Mrs. Conductor!!!

Wednesday evening we just relaxed and hung out.

Thursday
Maddi got a bath in the sink, a lake tradition:)
Maddi also took her first dip in the lake. She seemed to like it!
She also rolled over for the first time!
Thursday night was volleyball at Indian Lake. They had a playground which Owen had lots of fun playing on.

Owen playing with Brian

Owen is wearing an old Estling Lake t-shirt that is 36 years old. It belonged to one of the girls that grew up here. So cool! He was really proud of it.

Friday

Mommy and Maddi hanging out

Owen rocking his sister

We spent some time at the beach. Owen hunted for crayfish and had so much fun! He's fearless, he just picked them right up without thinking twice. Ick.

Brett and Owen hunting for crayfish

Evan and Owen exploring the crayfish in the bucket

Owen and Tilly had fun "throwing" Brett in the lake.

After the beach Owen did some fishing with Uncle Rich. They caught a HUGE fish!
Pat's birthday was on Friday so we had a fun dinner. Brett cooked ribs, yum!
Friday night we went to Allison's to party! I'll use the term loosely at this point, but I did stay out until 1:15 which is the latest I've been up in a long time that didn't involve trying to get a baby to sleep... Brett was the winner as he was out until 5:15 AM. Not sure how he can still do it...

Brett and Holly

Me and Allison

The Gang
Playing drinking games (aren't we too old???)

The week is going so fast:( I don't want to go home!!!

Lake Visit- Update

Just a quick update, we got an air conditioner at 11pm last night for the bedroom! Maddi was showing some signs of heat problems and I was miserable. Brett and Pat went to Walmart to get it and installed it last night. It was fabulous!!!!

Lake Visit- Part 1

We are in New Jersey at the lake!!! One of the vacations we eagerly await to happen each summer.

Owen was so excited to get into all of the things a little boy can get into at a big outdoor place. Unfortunately the northeast is stuck in a BAD heat wave so we (the adults) aren't enjoying it quite as much as we usually do. Today is 100 and the house doesn't have air conditioning. But, that's what the lake is for I guess.

Saturday
We arrived Saturday evening with an uneventful trip (Yeah!) It's Maddi's 2nd trip already and Owen's 15th so they are both getting used to traveling.

Owen had to get in the water right away so Uncle Rich took him in to look for fishies by the dock.

Owen and Daddy hunting spiders

Owen wanted to go boating too...

Sunday

Sunday was a big day! We had all kinds of things going on.
In the morning was land events. It's a fun tradition where there are different activities for kids up to 18. Owen had lots of fun participating. He was a little young last year and just cried. I think he was overwhelmed by all the kids. Not this year though!

Running in the race
Cousin Kerri and Owen

Participating in the bottle race


Brett and Uncle Rich in the sack race

Bean Bag Toss

Brett and I participated in the egg toss

Along with Uncle Rich

All that action created quite an appetite!

Owen was also really excited to show off his sister to everyone. It was really sweet.

This is what the lake is all about. Relaxing!!!!
After Land Events, lunch and a nap, we went down to the beach for some fun in the sun!

Owen jumping off the box with Robin

Maddi attracted quite a crowd.
In the evening the neighbors had a pig roast. I'll spare you pictures of the pig cooking on the spit, but let's just say we lucked out with a difficult conversation. Owen asked what they were doing to the pig. I told him "cooking it" which apparently sufficed and he moved on to something else.

Last but not least, we attended song service. It's a community gathering every Sunday night for some hymns, poems/prayers and announcements. Once a year they do "Boat" song service where it is done on the beach instead of inside the community house and you get to come in a boat. Brett, Owen and Kerri came in the boat this year. We opted for dry land with Miss Maddi.

Maddi's first song service

Beautiful lake sunset after a busy, fun-filled day.
Monday
We got up bright and early and headed to the beach. Owen is loving it. We went in the morning and the afternoon.
Shady spots were a premium which is rare since most people usually want the sun! It's way too hot though to just sit and bake.

Owen and Uncle Rich hunting for crayfish

For dinner we had our annual Chicken Parm night where Dale cooks her famous chicken parm for Brett who LOVES it! Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures but I did get this cute one of Marg and Maddi.
Tuesday
We ran errands and then Maddi and I spent the day in the bedroom (coolest part of the house) with fans trying to escape the heat.

Brett and Owen went to the beach and had so much fun we have no pictures but I can assure you a great time was had by all.

We'll be back with more posts soon!