Another vacation to Lake Coeur d'Alene is in the books. And, once again, we had a wonderful trip! This year I found myself finding comfort in the familiar, but finding new joy in how the experience changes as the boys mature and grow. No more naps to work around. Less fear about injuries around the water (as long as life jackets are on). More independence for the boys. Wonderful playtime together. Everyone sleeping in! More time for adults to chat and read. Time for Gramma and Granddad to see the unique personalities of the boys. I found myself taking mental pictures of the boys running down the dock. And picturing how this same act will play itself out in the future. And looking forward to more memories at the lake.
And while there are so many familiar things - boat rides, tubing, ice cream in Harrison, bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, fire pit with s'mores, Hernando's Hideaway, games, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boating - there were new things this year as well. The highlight this year was meeting our new niece and cousin! Time on the boat and dock with Jim and Michelle (and their daughter) was so special for us all. A date night for Marshall and me in Coeur d'Alene enjoying a walk along the boardwalk and bringing home cupcakes for dessert. Reading an entire book (or two if you are D-man). A fun new dessert - cake in a cup. BB shooting off the deck.
Although many of my pictures are the same year after year, they have new meaning. It's the second verse, same as the first, but more in tune and better every year.
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