.lake time.

These are random shots from throughout the whole summer…a little glimpse into our “Lake lives.”

We like to play games there – mostly Rummy, but Melissa’s friend Nichole taught us Speed Scrabble a couple of years ago. The excitement of it has worn off for me, but I’ll play along with everyone else once in a while. I challenge myself to create the longest words! I was pretty impressed with “libraries!”

The dogs…they are frequently photographed at the lake. Apparently they’re not as cute at home! HA!

 

They have a love/hate relationship with the beach and the water!

 

 

Mom and I like to sit with our chairs in the water in the afternoon and read, watch the boats go by, talk to the neighbors, and enjoy the scenery. It looks a little like this:

Samson does not like it when I’m in the water and he’s on the beach. Heaven forbid that he step into the water to get to where I am. He is so spoiled…I put him in his own chair next to me. It’s ridiculous, but so much less annoying that hearing him whine and whine and whine. The neighbors across the lake just loved seeing Samson in his chair and insisted that I took a picture!

 

 

A resort near us, Hill’s, added on to their deck this year and really improved their outdoor seating. Mom & I loved going there for lunch and drinks. Beautiful view…

 

We took Grandma there for lunch one day too!

And our Wednesday night tradition….Sushi Wednesday at Hill’s with Mike & Sadie Wagoner. We LOVE going for sushi and to listen to our favorite local singers.
“Goin’ to the lake…I just can’t wait…the more I wander, the more it calls out to me.”

While Grandma was at the lake, she helped me with my quilting…she pressed 200+ squares and cut my chain-pieced pieces. I could get used to help like that!

 

One afternoon we took a drive to Deer Lake to visit the Vanderbilt’s and Mauseth’s to see what their place was like. Emma took this picture with Coco to send to Melissa! I told Melissa we should give Coco her own blog or Facebook page and post “where in the world is Coco?” pictures! She sure gets around!

 

It was fun to visit Deer Lake, but we do love where we’re at. We are so lucky!

.dog days of summer.

The dogs sure enjoyed their time at Priest Lake too…they took advantage of their time and caught up on their sleep. HA! If only I could sleep half as much as they do!

It seemed like I was constantly taking pictures of them sleeping because they just so darn cute when they’re sleeping!

 

 

 

 

 

  

It really was the dog days of summer!

.4th of July.

During the week of 4th of July, Grandma, Dad, Karlye, & Amber came to spend the week at the Lake. We did a lot of sitting on the deck and playing cards and reading magazines. :) The water was too cold to play in, but the sun was warm.

We went to Cavanaugh one night for dinner. I never get tired of this view.

 

  

 

A little 4th of July photo shoot…

 

The sunset one morning….so beautiful!

  

We went to Strohmaier’s one evening for dinner along with some other friends from Outlet. Shane smoked brisket on the smoker he made. It was delicious! Fun to spend time at the Lake with him and Kellie too!

This is trouble: Kent & Dad!

 

Kamryn’s Grandma Karen had this picture on her Facebook – she is TOO cute to resist!

.at the lake with family.

Last week, my Grandma and her brother Larry (who is visiting from California) came to the Lake. One day while they were there, my cousins Lisa and Craig came up with Frances and Louise.

We had lots of good photo ops!

Grandma, Larry, and Louise

Uncle Craig and Louise

 

Frances and Larry

 

The obligatory deck photo before departure!

 

Grandma enjoyed being on the beach with the girls…

Frances trying to drink out of a shovel!

 

Frances and Kamryn are about 11 months apart. They weren’t too sure about each other at first, but then played really well together!

Frances was trying to push the boat out into the water!

It was just as much fun running up and down the hill as it was to play in the water!

 

 

  

Miss Frances…
I asked her if she could smile for me and she said, “NO!”

    

 

 

Little friends sharing popsicles…

     

The next day, we went over to Strohmaier’s for happy hour. Clancy and Lois are dear friends of my Grandma and Grandpa. They travelled quite a bit together when they were younger.

 

Grandma, Larry, Lois, and Clancy

Clancy and my Mom

My Mom and I both said that we love being at the lake when it’s quiet and just us for the peace and relaxation and calmness…but we really love it when there are lots of people around and lots of action – especially with family and friends. We had such a great time with everyone there.