I still haven't figured Blogger out since they changed the way we insert photos. In a lot of ways it is better, easier -- but I still struggle. I suppose it could just be me . . . oh no. I hate to admit that.
In the Title, it says "Missing Persons". When I got home and pulled my photos off the camera, I didn't have a single one of two young boys. In thinking back to the weekend, the images and memories of Jack and Joey are with their back to me -- running off somewhere. Or on the 4-wheeler, taking a ride with someone. I did have them in the cabin awhile Saturday and later in the golf cart at one point but it was raining and cold and I didn't stop to take their picture. Not that the boys (or the girls for that matter) minded the cold or the rain. They all had blankets and were enjoying tearing around the lake -- and not a one asked to go home. Finally, Nana, had to make an executive decision. "We are going home", she yelped, soaked up to her knees and down her back. Nana turned and ran -- with her tail between her legs!
I'm sorry I didn't get photos of Jack and Joey but I am delighted that they both like the cabin and the outdoors and all things mechanical and male -- and I will get photos next time.
These swings still always get a good work out.
I will really be sad if, or when, there are no little ones
to swing in this good Swinging Tree.
This old "Good Time Harley" has already been a lot of fun for us and is sure helpful to have a round. It can Zip up to the cabin to get something forgotten or needed -- or it can carry 5 or 6 children from one place to another with only a little groaning and creaking. I think this is a 1978 or '79 model, plus or minus 6 years. No matter the age, tho, the Cart has about a trillion lake miles on it. Five of Vi's grandchildren learned to drive on it and now five of mine are taking turns, learning. Well, okay, 6. Six! Now that Audri sat on my lap the other day and steered.
A busy scene; if I hadn't cut off so many heads, this would have been a really good photo!
Chez Dana (with a little burger flipping from his FIL) served us up a great smorgasbord of shrimp, tuna, scallops, pork steak, burgers and hot dogs! Oh, and one turkey sandwich. We all found something we liked and new things to try and were well fed. I was in awe of the variety.
Morghan spent quite a little bonding time with Bella and will soon be of an age to babysit. She is honing her skills and, of course, becoming more responsible every day. Morghan Grace, is like her Mama and her Nana before her. Morghan Grace loves her babies! I heard her "hint" to her Mama the other day that she would welcome a new sibling . . . if that should ever be a possibility. lol
And here is the Birthday Girl!
Madeline Mae, 7 years
Maddie, may your 7th year be a wonderous thing.
Make a Wish, Maddie Mae!
And don't tell!
Those cupcakes were delicious --
and a great idea, especially while camping.
I'm not sure what the attraction was here.
But I think these are ring-side seats and that
something is going on over there!
Gabrielle says
Goodbye.
Good Night!
The End!
4 comments:
good pics! If only the rain would have stayed away!
I cannot begin to tell you how full my heart was after seeing you all! I had the best day! The drive down was beautiful. I did not take the interstate & the sun was shining on the rolling hills. I got to see all my siblings, my moms & pops and all my awesome & wonderful nieces and nephews. Dana cooked some kick-ass food and there was a little excitement at the Lake meeting. After I got back to Des Moines, I kept telling Tony I wished he was with me . . . that I had had such a great day! Love you all.
Your Moms and Pops had a great day too! It was fun and exciting. And then it took to raining. And raining. Even then, it was fun, tearing around in the golf cart with 5 or 6 children! Lets do it again soon!
PS: yes, the rolling countryside was lovely with the Redbuds in full bloom and the flowering crabs just coming on. And the green, green grass of home!
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