Memorial Day 2015

May 25th: Memorial Day at the Lake

We had a restful, magical memorial day this year!! The day started off cooler and overcast, so the boys got some fishing time in with Banks and Blakely. Not so excited about the fishing process, but man do these two love to have a fish in their nets!!

GG and PopPop had a big slumber party with all 4 kiddos that night before (it was Rich and I's 7th Wedding Anniversary), so we were able to get over there extra early for coffee and jammie time on the porch. When we had a lake house, this was my favorite time of the day on the lake. Everything cool and quiet; enjoying a cup of coffee with family. *sigh* Perfection!!

CeeCee helping Blakely with the early morning fishing!!

These kiddos love it when the daddies catch a fish!!

They had to take turns with who got to have the fish in their nets. They were so proud!

Yes, that is a worm in Blakely's hand. Girlie she may be, but prissy she ain't!

....and the kids favorite part. The release! They love letting the fish go back into the water, and seeing how quickly they swim away.

First Mable ride of the day was a little TOO slow for these two dare devils. Maybe you can go faster later...?

After fishing, the boys went back to manning the smoker. They smoked so delicious pork and BBQ. So, so good.

Last summer, Katy Ellis was just a little squirt and scared of the beach and the water. This year she is really, really loving the sandy beach. She loves to eat sand... its a problem.

GG and her little bit!

The water was FREEZING and it was not that warm out... didn't seem to stop these two water bugs.

The mandatory family shot... love this crew!

PopPop with his two best girls in the sprinkler.

Blakely loves it.... Katy Ellis is not so sure.

For desert we had carrot cake and homemade ice cream! Delicious.

First Big Mable ride as big kids for these two! PopPop even got the boat up to 15 mph. Would be considered slow for an adult, but the littles felt like they were flying!!

Such a perfect day!! Thank you GG and PopPop for hosting a wonderful Memorial Day!!