I look at this picture and smell the lake water...feel that Coors Light in my hand...and the lake grass floating by me while we float in the waters....listening to our tunes from the boat...
Love this sign.
This IS my HAPPY place. Right next to the man that gives us so much. Most of all he gives me an incredible sense of love, patience, security and trust. And I am so very grateful. I look at this picture and can hear the water trickling up against those rocks...and Kali's laughter in the background....
The 2 stars in my sky. These two bring me happiness and love like no other. The joy of being told I am loved by them...Their hugs, the laughter we share...their love notes..their sense of security that no matter what in this world, I have created these two partners for life.
I love this picture. This takes me back 3 summers ago. Kris was 18-It was one of those Hot August Nights...He was our newest boat driver. He was the captain. The captain for his parents as they enjoyed cocktails, and good times. aww..finally we could sit back and let him be in charge. Well...a little bit. Bill sat there coaching and watching ever so carefully.
One of my favorite pictures. For the last few summers I catch the same of Bill and Kali. Time flies..and someday soon she won't want to take these pictures...Most likely it will be "Mom I just did my hair"- Trust me, you will see. - As a matter of fact if my Teen Radar serves me well, it will be this summer. ugh.
Last summer I braved a ride on the Seadoo. I've never been the water sports girl. I guess I've never had the bravery in me, or the desire to ride on back with some knucklehead out to prove they can "get-crazy"- So I just sit and snap pictures, make super cute lunches, provide cheers from the boat or lakeside. But last summer as I boarded with Kali and Bill, I had the time of my life. I truly did. I never screamed so loud, laughed so hard....It was all so worth it. Kali by far was the kindred spirit. Bill was out of control. Guess he thought he was on a dirtbike. WITH ME ON THE BACK. LOL!
Our favorite spot in the evening for a glass of wine. With tunes playing. It's that time of night when everything is winding down. When the boats are making their jaunt back to the boat ramp or camp for the night.. The kids are in the house getting settled in, or back in the pool. It's the quiet before dinner...anticipating our next day of fun. When the fire is in these pictures, it's definetely Fall or Spring. This fire has never seen a night in July and August. lol
Summer time sunsets. Simply the best. Years ago before the house was built, and during, we would sit in the cove down below and look up to dream of what our future held there. What awesome nights would unfold up in that house....
This is the time of year when I become antsy....I want to head to the lake sooo very much. So much going on at home. High School Soccer Season has come to an end for now, meanwhile Club Soccer, starts up this week. Fatal Clothing is super busy, which is awesome...but we would love to escape for a weekend. As Bill said in December..."Hun the little break we take will make us enjoy it that much more when we return"- And he's true. I guess through summer and fall, we (I guess speaking for myself) start to take for granted this beautiful retreat that we head to. The excitement as we drive through the gate towards the house is there..but fades quickly as we settle in. I can't say how much I miss it. Just the boat rides, the smell of the lake...the sound of the boats..the birds that fly past us...the great brews, and good friends. I simply can't wait....
In our favorite little cove. Just looking at these pictures takes me right back there....with a nice cold cocktail in my hand....the smile on our faces....the sound of the boat, with our favorite tunes playing in the background. Ohhh I can just count the days....sigh
My favorite place to lay on a springtime or fall morning...enjoying my coffee. As most of you know I was raised extremely simple. Yes, a tree hugger. This little palace is something I cherish. Not so much the material things, although yes, it makes our life super amazing, it's the quiet of the lake, the view of nature, the most amazing thing I have ever been part of. Ever. I guess it also feels like something Bill and I have made a home. And for that I am very grateful. Very.
I try to remind myself of this note often. If we don't take time to count all the amazing things that we have to be grateful for, than what would we be here for. When you turn on the news, and see the grief happening around the world, only to live in America to enjoy the simple pleasures of Freedom and the choice to pick what we do. Well then...we should enjoy it. Because although life is hard. It is still good. Cheers! Come on Summertime!!!!!!
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