Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Vacation Top Ten list

 
We're back from our two week trip to Lake Geneva! Minus the 100+ degree weather and humidity we had a lovely time. It was a bit of a whirlwind trying to fit so many visits and so much fun into such a short period of time. That being said, we all left feeling relaxed, happy and most of all blessed and thankful to have so many amazing friends and family members in our lives.

I have a zillion pictures to post but for now will try and consolidate a bit for the sake of getting something posted! Here are some of the highlights from our trip (in no particular order) -

10. Relaxing and getting to spend time on the water (and drive the wave runners with Daddy!)
 9. Introducing Mac and Paige to our infamous Bloody Mary ritual at Chuck's (they had lemonade.)
8. Catching up with my high school girlfriends to celebrate a new beginning (my beautiful friend Mandy)...
 ...and to celebrate a new arrival (my friend Denise and her daughter, Baby Jasmine.)
7. Catching up with family and friends on the 4th of July.
 6. Watching Mac conquer the diving board. He wouldn't stay out of the water!
5. Having our dear friends The Ray's come to visit for the weekend. The kids were thick as thieves and are still talking about when they get to see their buddies again!
Girlfriends...just like their Mamas!
 Trying to get four toddlers to smile looks like this.
4. Hanging out with Auntie Laura. We want to come see you in NYC!
3. A visit from our beloved nanny, Sarah!
2. Getting spoiled rotten with unlimited hugs and kisses from Nana and Papa (and free babysitters!)
 1. Being reminded that the little things - catching fireflies, eating cookies, lighting sparklers, being silly, laughing until it hurts - make life worth living. 
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for putting up with our crazy (and loud!) little family. We love you more than words can say and are already counting the days until our next vacation!