Here are some highlights:
The whole family on the raft.
One of my favorite things to do at the cottage is just sit on the dock and watch the world go by. It's so relaxing!
2 year old A got to "drive" Uncle D's tractor!
Uncle B's tug-barge (which hauls cement) went up the river while we were there! We almost never time it just right to be there when this happens, so it was a very big deal. We stood on the end of the dock with our binoculars and cell phone, and he stood outside the pilot house with his binoculars and cell phone, and we talked with each other and waved frantically as his boat went by. The captain even sounded the horn twice to salute us!
Shortly before leaving on Monday, my husband took our 8 year old son G to the dock for kite flying. If you look closely you can see a tiny kite towards the upper left side. It was a perfect day for flying a kite! On Saturday he took our 7 year old son L for a long walk down the railroad tracks and looking for frogs in a marshy area. I'm so grateful for the opportunities he takes to spend time with our boys one on one. Through the years we have found that to be particularly challenging since our children are so close in age, but God has either provided the opportunities or given us contentment in providing them with whole family time.
Though there is a mountain of laundry to do, dishes left in the sink from last Friday (yes, even though I cleaned the kitchen twice), and STUFF everywhere, it was worth it to create such wonderful memories. This is the stuff our lives are made of, no?
4 comments:
Sounds and looks like a wonderful time; and you're right ~ the memories outweigh the labor! Remember all our great vacations growing up?! God bless you, Pam, as you begin your full time school. You've planned an awesome year for the kids.
Love you, Rosie
ABSOLUTELY!! What a great perspective to have. I needed to be reminded of that today. Bless you for making so many great memories with your family--that IS what it's about!
What a lovely, lovely way to spend the long weekend! And may God continue to bless your home school this week and for the next 35 (or so).
Wow, that was more fun than we had! lol We had rain, for the 3rd summer holiday in a row, so no homemade ice cream this year I guess!
Blessings,
Laurie
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