So here is goes... I am going to attempt to sum up the last two weeks of fun into one post.
Lake Chelan has become such a magical place for our whole family. As Katie and I arrived on July 4th... we both agreed that there is no place that even smells like Chelan... Pulling into the park and rolling down the windows lets the breeze bring back memories from decades of summers at this park.
What a great year, with all the kids and craziness I admit I spent way less time behind that camera than I should have. The kids seemed to be running in all different directions until 10 pm everyday, just to wake up early the next morning full of excitement for another fun day with the cousins.
Jeanie and Kip and Grandma and Grandpa along with Bill and Jenn and Karla and Brad all arrived on July 5th. It was a great group to cook with, take turns in the boat and just let the kids play.
So here are some of the fun moments I caught on camera...
The slide and pool where a big hit with the three toddlers... they pretty much thought this was the funniest thing on the planet... lots of giggles and turn taking with this one!
Lots of wet little kiddos!
One of the most hard working guys finally getting into vacation... pretty sure even without that comfy chair he was feeling pretty relaxed after Bill's famous rum concoction.
Every night after dinner we would take a family walk. One of my favorite times of the day because Bennett got on his bike and went crazy... he would speed off and yell "down hill fast!" which was the point that grandma and I would start running after our little guy that had no fear or brakes for that matter. He definitely drew attention being on such a little bike and with such confidence it was cracking everyone up!
Time for Ranger Dwight's movie night (Ranger Dwight remembers us from when we were little)... Bennett saw him walking around the park the next day and pointed to him and yelled "ranger movie!"
After lots of fights over who gets to be co-captain, Reece was in the drivers seat with Grandpa!
Bennett was pretty certain that grandpa's boat goes "Really Fast!" an nearly any speed.
Bennett enjoying the horn on the boat!... Man I wish they wouldn't have figured that one out!
Cutest little Evie and her fabulous goggles :)
Thinking about going swimming... Dad was not so pleased about waiting in the freezing cold water!
And he's in!
Time for a little put put at the Alphenhorn! These boys had such a great time everyday together... I am pretty sure Bennett is going to desperately miss Reece when we go home!
I think they have a ways to go before any PGA appearances... but oh well it was fun and I was pleased that neither of them came back to camp with a club shaped bruise on their heads.
The boys trying to figure out where their ball went on hole 9!
Some more boat time!
They loved feeding the ducks gold fish crackers...
One of my favorite parts of this trip is the crazy food we end up making! and this year was a total bonus because grandma bought the Deep Fryer!! here are some apple pie won tons and coconut shrimp I made... I swear every night was gourmet... fabulous!
Uncle Bill chasing the boys down to the park... Man these boys love uncle bill... I think they each said "where Bill" about a million times!
Being way too brave on the toys... Made this mama really nervous! (and yes he is wearing his pajama pants and aqua socks...)
Pretty sure these two dads need a medal for the amount of times they had to chase these two little boys down to the park! It was quite the game towards the end of the trip...
The swimming area... We wish there were more bright sunny days during the trip but the boys weren't too fond of the freezing water anyway.
On our last day Katie did Chelan Man 2011 10K run... it was an awesome day! There is a couple triathlons going on and the whole event is just exciting. I am for sure planning on doing this next summer with her! She did and amazing job and came in strong! Well done Katie!
(p.s. The clock was for the triathalon... Katie kicked butt in a little over an hour for the 10K... well done Katie!!!)
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