Lake-mazing

Even though Marshall and I had to work, it is always amazing to be at the cabin. Thankful to Claudia, Bob, and traveling Uncle Matt for helping to make it happen. 

 

Bagel Boys - and Other Cabin Activities

Matt and his sous chef made fresh bagels! 

The infamous paddleboard balancing 

Ice cream 

 

Messing around on the boat 

Kayaking with Gramma 

Spoiled

How spoiled are we that we can call these vistas our office view for the next week? 

Campfire 

T-man out for a morning kayak ride 

Starting the day early so we can enjoy this 

Lake Rules

I think we are doing a good pretty good job following the rules.....,

Camp Santa Maria

After receiving the following letter on Thursday, I was a bit hesitant to pick up the kids at camp today. 

And as expected, D-man gave a thumbs up to this camp ("I liked this camp for different reasons than the other camp") and T-man gave it a so-so rating (to which D-man commented "I saw you. You were having fun.").  

Back from camp 

Regardless, I'm proud of both of them for going and happy to have them back (and as I write this on the plane, they are both enjoying some time on their iPads.....). 

Home Sweet Home

We wrapped up our last few nights without the boys at home. Having been on the go for 2.5 weeks and knowing we were headed out again for 2 more weeks, it was nice to enjoy our home for a bit. 

We hosted Marshall's high school friend, Tom Fuller, and his family on Wednesday night. We had a casual BBQ and enjoyed hearing some old stories. It was a bummer the kids weren't here to play with their kids, but Tom and Marshall caught up and that is the most important part. 

On Thursday night, we made a  scrumptious dinner that we enjoyed on the back deck. And Friday night saw us enjoying a cocktail on the back deck, enjoying a nice meal at a restaurant up the street and packing for our next summer adventure. 

Happy hour 

Dinner at Parma 

Firsts

First time both boys away at sleep away camp. 

In his bunk (and so excited) 

Friends 

Pirate football buddies 

First return trip to the Oxford since our wedding 

Our first trip to The Cooper Lounge in historic Union Station.

The first time (since kids) we have both stayed in a house we own without kids. 

And of course..... Getting in the LAST bit of iPad time before camp.....

(The best about this iPad time? Overhearing the boys says they love their brother). 

Weekend Wrap Up

I'm After a great day at the water park with my sis, her Fam, and my parents, the boys and I made the trek home. We had hoped to stay in Ogallala, but with the hotels rooms all booked, we drove all the way to Denver. While a long night, it was nice to be home all day on Saturday before taking the kids to camp. 

Enjoying the high dive (again and again). 

Rest stop fun

Catching toads 

Goodnight Pender

Tonight marks the end of our 2 week Pender trip. These last few days included a sleepover for D-man, golfing (for adults and kids), and Vacation Bible School (which means adult-only dinners at the bars!). 

Even though it's the same place, it's a different experience every year. Thank you Nana and Pop and the Geiserts for making our trip so special!! 

Late night snacks 

Our lodging for the 2 weeks 

Bible school 

Helping Mom get her steps in 

Our amazing hosts