Michigan Weekend with Friends

As a kid, one of my absolute favorite memories was traveling North to my best friend Libby's cottage during the summer.  We always had such great times up there...lots of swimming, time with friends, camp fires, boating, learning how to ski, wave runnering...all ingredients to fun summer memories!  And this weekend...Libby and I got to spend time up at the same lake once again...but this time with our husbands and three kids a piece!  We had such a fantastic time (adults and kids).  I can't think of a better way to spend a few summer days than with great friends, soaking up the sun and giggles from kids who were just so excited to have a chance to explore all that comes with a lake.  It was wonderful!  

It's also fun to think about how my friendship with Lib has traveled over the years...friends since elementary school...we were attached at the hip in junior high (I was incredibly shy...she did all my talking for me at the lunch table:-)), friends in high school...ventured separate ways in college...and now back home - she's one of my besties...and we get to now share life together all grown up, with our families.  So fun.  Love it!  Here are some pics of the weekend!

Olivia's first boat ride...
Lunch on the boat...
While the kids napped...we relaxed:-)
Ava & Ellie exploring:-)
This one cracks me up...especially Ellie:-)
Doug about to hoist Ava into the lake...
Loving the water...
Polly Pockets before bed...
Dinner Time!
Libby played a joke on the kids...made dirt cake...they thought she was crazy...their faces below say it all:-)
I love Kate's face...she's like...what?????
Emma wanted to try some too...the others wouldn't believe it was pudding and Oreo...even after the joke.  Emma licked her bowl clean:)
Donuts at flavor fruit farm...BEST donuts ever!
Our gang...
Catching minnows...
Painting toe nails pink...Olivia thought this was top notch!
Dance party!
Mom & Dad came up to visit with Libby's parents on the last night...Olivia was excited to have Grampy there...

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B-Mama said…
You all are the cutest! Wish we could have been there with you all!! So glad you had fun... The pics are precious! xox
August 11, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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