We really made the most of our first full day at the lake. First of all, we all enjoyed a crazy, clapping, RV shaking, night sky illuminating, thunderstorm. The little kids slept right through it but we old-timers really loved it. With the dawning of the morning, we all got started on our favorite lake activities. Colter went out with his cousins and learned how to use the kayaks. He was so proud of himself! When I complimented him he told me his success was all thanks to his older cousin, Brenton, who taught him all the tricks.
Everyone really enjoyed cousin time. We have the best cousins!
With some pressure and a little stress, Cotler got up on water skis for the first time! He did not like it but promised Dad he would try to do it again on Monday.
Adell kind of got up on skis. She is too old to use the beginner skis but not experienced enough to use the intermediate skis. She tried and tried with limited success.
Lorien popped right up, easy peasy like she has been skiing since she was 5.
Clare took some convincing because the water is cold right now! But she got in the water and did get up on skis a few times.
And Will took a good turn around the bay on one ski. I am always so impressed he can ski so easily!
As evening came on, Will and I joined the adults in a swim across the bay. This is a tradition some of the adults do every year. Will and I do not join in...I am not a strong swimmer and Will is allergic to the lake and trys to save his water time for skiing. This year Wyatt and Lorien swam across with Uncle Ben, Aunt Charity, Uncle Alan, and Will. I paddled across in a kid's kayak and Aunt Heather used a floaty to paddle across. The water was cold, cold, cold!
We honored America by lighting little fireworks and sparklers while our neighbors all around the lake set off major fireworks! It turned out to be quiet the show late, late into the night.
It turned out to be a lovely 4th of July and an excellent first day at the lake.
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