Not a single photo of Aaron or I, but Sloanie’s face above sums up how we feel about summer!
Our tradition that’s not really a tradition but kinda is tradition for Memorial Day is to gather spur of the moment with Davis’ and Chandlers on a lake somewhere and then grill somewhere. It has been enough years it had worked its way back around to our place and we were happy to host. Each year, a few different families join the fun, so our last minute gathering had over 40 people here at fort Willy to grill and chat. The kids scattered and played mini hoops and foosball and others took their plates to the porch. The youngest ones jumped on the mattress that is still on my living room floor. I didn’t clean up for anyone, I arrived off the lake almost 20 minutes after most of the guests arrived, and we ate from paper plates. It was just the best kind of gathering. Really good food, no fuss, and good conversation. Shaws, Chandlers, Willies, Davises, Lawrence’s, Lanshes, Blakes, and Aases were all represented. Ice cream cobes, watermelon, HalBQ ribs, salads, and the kids’ first experience with flaming hot takkis chips.
Earlier in the day, I took the big kids to play on the Lanshe’s lake. Ken and Julie were so nice to let us come take over their backyard. We kayaked abd paddleboated abd swam and floated and I even let a wet dog. Corbin went tubing on Julie’s boat and flipped several times, but kept climbing back on for more. Julie said he’s a good sport and he’s tough! Corbin loved it.
Quincy and Delaney kayaking.
Reese and Finley kayaking.
Soren played Ben hur and told Aaron and Sully to pedal faster!
The chandlers brought a giant island thing that my kids were in heaven playing on and jumping off of.
Reese, Quincy, Finley, and Delaney took a paddle boat out abd got attacked by spiders. I swam out to meet them and they threw me a rope and said in a Napoleon Dynamite voice, “it would be real nice if you could pull me into town”. Actually they said “ahhhhh! Spiders! Are they on me?! I feel like it’s still on me!” Followed by more screaming.
I am thankful for this day and the many freedoms we are privileged to enjoy.
Earlier in the day, I took the big kids to play on the Lanshe’s lake. Ken and Julie were so nice to let us come take over their backyard. We kayaked abd paddleboated abd swam and floated and I even let a wet dog. Corbin went tubing on Julie’s boat and flipped several times, but kept climbing back on for more. Julie said he’s a good sport and he’s tough! Corbin loved it.
Quincy and Delaney kayaking.
Reese and Finley kayaking.
Soren played Ben hur and told Aaron and Sully to pedal faster!
The chandlers brought a giant island thing that my kids were in heaven playing on and jumping off of.
Reese, Quincy, Finley, and Delaney took a paddle boat out abd got attacked by spiders. I swam out to meet them and they threw me a rope and said in a Napoleon Dynamite voice, “it would be real nice if you could pull me into town”. Actually they said “ahhhhh! Spiders! Are they on me?! I feel like it’s still on me!” Followed by more screaming.
I am thankful for this day and the many freedoms we are privileged to enjoy.
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Now this day looks perfect.
Sloane knows how to live her best life. Heart eyes.
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