lake houses, man... they sure are awesome!

Joel's Uncle and Aunt own a lake house.  They own a lake house and graciously let family visit all the time.  We were there for a little over 24 hours and now I'm clearing my calendar because all I want to do is go back.  It was a wonderful little getaway that instantly put you in vacation mode... where cookies become a pre breakfast treat, it's acceptable to drink wine before noon and the naps are some of the best you ever had.

I went out on the kayak a few times and loved spying on admiring other houses on the lake.  Joel and I even took Jonah on a paddle boat but that kid didn't do anything but look cute while we were paddling against the current to get back to shore.  He absolutely loved the lake, my little water baby.














Joel takes a lot of photos that I post on this blog.  But these are some of my absolute favorites!!!


Joel's friends came down to hang out with us and they brought their dog, the most docile dog I have ever met!  I wouldn't let my mom's cat get this close to my son (however my mom's cat is a complete psycho so maybe that isn't saying much).


sweet boy!

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nature musings and my little nature baby

To celebrate my father in law's birthday we headed out to a spot that Joel and his family used to go to years and years ago.  These images are some of the scenes I hope my son remembers of his childhood.  I could go here every day.  I've been missing Philly a lot lately, wishing we could live there again but not have to be so far from our families.  I also miss Long Island and my mom and wish I could live 5 minutes from her.  This day at the lake was so wonderful- it definitely help start a love for where we live now.






I couldn't believe that bringing the pack and play actually worked and that Jbear napped outside under the trees.






He just couldn't stay away from the water.



I've daydreamed about places like this.  It makes me think of summer camp even though I never went to summer camp (if there was an adult summer camp with time to make friendship bracelets and puffy painted t-shits I'd be there in a heartbeat).

When Mamacita asks, she receives!

These were not taken today, but my mother wanted to see more photos of her grandson.  Today we arrived late to the farmer's market which was fine because we forgot to get cash anyway.  Then it was a rush back home to give Jbear lunch and put him down for a nap.  I napped too which was awesome.  I might get a little crazy tonight though, maybe a trip to Barnes & Noble to read some magazines.  I might even get a frappacino!  I don't know yet, I don't know if it will be that crazy of a night.

I hope you all are living it up this weekend!!