Hernando's Hideaway

We returned from our annual trip to the Peavy cabin on Lake Couer d'Alene on Sunday. It just gets more and more fun as the boys get older. This year Granddad created a special "Hernando's Hideaway" for the boys.  I feel so lucky that we are able to visit this "hideaway" every year. The beautiful view, plentiful activities, completely relaxing atmosphere, and time with family really can't be beat.

And this year, the boys really enjoyed the time with their grandparents (and I'm pretty sure the grandparents enjoyed the boys a great deal as well). There were so many activities that were planned -  treasure hunts, BB gun shooting, tenting, croquet, checkers, bike rides, piano lessons, and so much more. The boys were not want for activities. And as usual, my mother-in-law took great care of us with the food, the beverages, and thoughtful preparations.

We fought through some colder weather at the earlier part of our trip, but we were lucky to have Marshall's sister and her husband there for the 4th of July weekend. As the week warmed up, we were able to enjoy more time down at the water. D-man was able to get out in the kayak all by himself and was really into the paddleboat. Both boys enjoyed riding together in the tube behind the boat. T-man really got his sea legs in the last two days. He went from hiding "below deck" when we would go fast to getting in a tube behind the boat. What a great way to wrap up the trip.

Beverages on the lawn

Enjoying the lake 

Our little skipper - so helpful with the boat 

Our happy guy

The boys before their bike ride