All I wanted this year for my birthday was a weekend with friends at the Lake. I was thrilled that the Ray's, Perry's and Grunig's were all able to come. We've gotten so close over the years that our kids seam more like cousins than friends.
Thanks to Jared and Jason, the kids got tons of time on the boat and tube.
I think Kate would have stayed here, in this spot, all weekend if we would have let her.
Wetsuits were all the rage with the freezing water.
Grayson was so excited to finally practice his front flip on a diving board. He's been doing them all summer at Waterhaven but couldn't get enough height to enter the water feet first.
We had 14 kids all together, plus 2 more on the way. Or kids get along so well, and really love being with each other. We kept talking about how we hope that never changes.
The boys, I think Grayson ate up every minute of being the oldest.
The older girls, I loved hearing their conversations and imaginative play.
Kate and Abby were finally old enough to truly enjoy each others company.
My favorite part was putting the kids to bed, pulling out treats and playing games as adults.
I don't know I didn't get any pictures with my friends, maybe next year.