Labor Day at the Lake 2014

Although we had a smaller crowd this year - several friends couldn't make it - we still had a great Labor Day weekend at my parent's lake house in Pennsylvania. We drove up late Thursday night so we had Friday to prepare for our upcoming elk hunt in Utah. It was nice to have a day with my folks before we kicked them out of their house for the weekend! 

 As usual, the weekend was filled with swimming, fishing,  ATVing, walks in the woods, and playing games. With only four kids, instead of the normal eight, it actually seemed a little too quiet! But they all had a great time defending their castle in the secret forest, looking for newts, and roasting marshmallows. 

 Another fun weekend with friends!
 Enjoying a little milkshake on the way to the lake.

Worn out after a full week of kindergarten!

A happy girl!

A beautiful day at the lake.

Big kids enjoy some fishing!

...while others take a nap!

A little science experiment with Nana - just pick some Queen Anne's lace and add some food coloring!

Ainsley and Timmy building with dominoes.

Chris and his very nice bass!

Girls have to stick together!


 Abby gets spoiled with a personal ride!

After catching (and losing) two frogs, Dixie is busy hunting.

Nana's beautiful flowers!


A (sweaty and slightly dirty) family photo!

Happy kids don't wear shoes!

"Don't I look so innocent sitting here?"

 "I'm going to throw these rocks in the lake..."

"...and there's nothing you can do about it!"

 Passed out in the car on the way home after a fun and exhausting weekend!

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