East of the Sun

A long holiday weekend has come to an end, after a busy week at school and a fun weekend at the lake.

This week brought some beautiful weather so Lily spent a lot of time on the playground and doing other outdoor activities. Thursday, Lily had her gymnastics show at school, and has very proudly been wearing her medal.

Friday we headed down to the lake to see Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, and Ivan (the dog). Let's just say, Lily did not run out of lake activities to partake in. Compared to last year, she has become a lot more independent running from one activity to another - although she is having a difficult time adjusting to all of the lake bugs - i.e. she screams if she sees a knat - we are hoping this is just a short phase. While at the lake, she kept herself entertained on the brand new swing set which also has a slide, teeter totter, and glider; dug around in the turtle sandbox; splashed around in the crocodile pool; enjoyed relaxing on the pontoon; whaling around in the lake; paddling with Grandma Gail; riding on the sea doo with Mom, Dad, and Grandpa Tom; and, even took a ride in the purple tube attached to the sea doo. Her only request while riding the sea doo - "go faster!"

We picked up Gypsy on the way home from the lake, who had her own fun frolicking with Aunt Kaci - Lily was very happy to see Gypsy, holding her paw on the way home - and helped Mom give Gypsy a bath upon returning home.

Enjoy the pics!


Strolling with baby.


With fellow gymnast Emma.


Gymnastics video 1.


Gymnastics video 2.


Showing off her medal with Miss Heather.


Relaxing on the way to the lake.


In the sandbox in her ever so fashionable Dora bathing suit.


Driving with Grandpa Tom.


In the alligator pool, with Mama Seal as the babies watch.


Relaxing on a float.


Down the new slide - Lil is almost as long as the slide.


Sitting with Dad.


Life is good ... Cheetos, a chair her own size and some sun on the pontoon boat.


Riding the Sea-doo.


Riding the purple people eater with Mom & Dad.


Riding with gramps.


Hanging with Grandma Gail on the dock.


So serious.