Memories

It was perfectly sunny when we arrived at my parent's lake cabin on Lake Coeur d' Alene. I have so many wonderful childhood memories at the lake and I hope the boys will have fond memories of the lake as well.  After I put the boys down for bed I received a few updates via facebook from my cousin Betsy.  She scanned and uploaded several pictures from our summers at the lake with all our cousins. 

  Betsy, myself & Sharlene

I had a really good laugh and it prompted me to go through some of the old photo albums here at the lake.  Gosh there are some funny ones!  We all have so many great memories of this place.  I love it! 

We were joined by my sister and her four children Burke (8), Tristan (5), Mikaela (3), and Annelise (4 months).  It was our first time meeting Ms. Annelise!  She is such a perfect little baby.  I don't think I have heard her fuss all day and she is super smiley!

Reagan, Tristan and Mikaela helped make Grandma's tasty Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies.  The secret - they have vanilla pudding in them which makes them extra yummy and super soft.

 Who doesn't love throwing rocks in the lake?

 Mikaela

 This family isn't opposed to child labor.  Burke hauled loads and loads of wood from the yard to make a huge bon fire on the beach.

 Mikaela is quite the mother figure around here.  She took care of Camp all day.  Here she is drying off his hands after playing in the kiddie pool.  Camp isn't quite sure why she is doing this because he just kept dipping his hands right back in the water!  Such a sweetie pie!  Oh and my goodness...the vocabulary on this little girl is amazing!

 l.o.v.e.

 After dinner Camp had just about had enough and was ready for bed.  He helped me finish the dishes before heading off to sleep.

 Beautiful Baby Annelise!

Rachel & her sweet baby!

Tomorrow I'll have to get a picture of her smiling with her beautiful blue eyes!