Independence Day

Happy Belated 4th of July!! Just returned from a week at the lake. We drove down late Thursday night, and returned Wednesday – fun was had by all. Lily visited with Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan, Aunt Kelly, Great Uncle Mike, Great Aunt Jeanne, Great Uncle Carlton, Great Aunt Jenny, cousins Alli, Davis, and Alex, neighbors Pat and Annie, and of course the dogs, Ivan and Frisco – yes, it was quite a crew. Gypsy hung out at home
with Grandpa Maurice, Grandma Phyllis, and aunt Lexie (the dog).

Beginning early Friday morning, Lily dove right in to lake activities. She insisted on driving the pontoon boat and ski boat with Grandpa Tom, she takes her duties very seriously as reflected in the pics. She spent some time riding the sea doo, playing in her pool, swimming in the lake, and playing on her swing. Fortunately, because of her many activities, she slept very well at night and took some long naps. She has become much more comfortable around water, and we suspect that next summer she will be begging to be put up on water skis.

Enjoy the pics!!


Lily having fun with rubber bands.


Loking at flowers with Grandpa Maurice.



In her alligator pool.


On the hot dog with Cousin Alli.


Riding the hot dog.


With Aunt Kelly.


Watching the fireworks.


Driving the boat with Gandpa Tom.


Reading with Cousin Davis.


With the Aunts.


Serious boating.


Checking out Mom, Davis and Alli riding the hot dog.


A weekend of many vehicles.


In the fancy shirt she made for Fourth of July.


Riding the Sea-Doo.


Lil and her whale float.



Lil is quite the helper ... here she is helping get the corn ready for dinner. This is a long video - only for diehards.