Fourth of July Weekend at Lake Louisa

Happy 4th!

We started off our long weekend with an invite to a family friend's lake house. I wasn't sure what to expect...there was supposed to be games (all on the beach), swimming, heat, sun, boating?, and hopefully Vivian taking a nap so we could enjoy the lake for a whole day.

We had a great time. It was a (relatively) relaxing time for Jason and I, which we rarely have.

Elena and Vivian both took part in a few games--but there were lots of (able-bodied) kids, and the games mainly were race/speed oriented. In one game, the coordinator was gracious enough to include E in the 5-yr old category (there were only a total of three kids) in a dress-up race. Elena needed help, and she hadn't gotten dressed (everyone had some help with the grass skirts) by the time everyone had finished. But you know what? When she was walking (no braces, swim shoes, and holding Jason's hand) EVERYONE was cheering and clapping. And we were all proud. And E got a medal, which she was very happy about. No one at the event knew us, and everyone was very supportive, including all the kids.

We played and swam on the beach, which the kids loved and I did not (I do not particularly like swimming in lakes). They found snails and we made sandcastles.


We ate a great lunch, and both Vivian and Elena (and Jason and Grandpa) took naps. Then we went on a BOAT. Vivian was SO EXCITED!! But not about the lifejackets...


E loved going FAST!


Viv preferred cruising in the front


Captain Gerry taking us on a cruise


Elena "chillin' out"


My girls before/at dinner: they helped shuck corn, and were excited to "eat on the couch" (b/c that's not allowed at home)








The day was lovely. Thank you so much to our hosts, Gerry and Arlene. Our whole family loved the adventure, the lounge time, the food, and the hospitality!