Big Lake on the Fourth

Gigi found a lifetime friend in Rikki. She was very cuddly. Or was it Rikki that was cuddly?

Some of the group at the lake.

After an episode with a brake pad that fell off, Tana, Joseph and Gigi finally made it to the lake after switching cars. We took Lorelei with us. I finally got lunch. Mmmm good!

The boat made several trips out on the lake that day.

Joe is ready for a swim. Mike decided to take the kids on a canoe ride but there must have been a leak in it, because it filled with water very quickly.

I'm getting out a there!

Look what we can do with an upside down canoe.

Joe must be the heavest because his end is sinking faster.

I need my life vest. I want to swim.

Big sister is giving little sister a ride on the surf board.

Now Gigi is safer.

Look at this olympic swimmer!

There were a lot of rocks in the sand on the beach and the girls were helping me strain them out. It is going to take a long time to get them all removed.

Joseph is getting ready for a ride on the tube. This was most enjoyable for him.

Gigi out for a swim with BFF.

And again.

And on a boat ride. Gigi laughed the whole time. The wind was blowing through her hair and tickling Rikki.

Off they go.

Another boat ride for Gigi, this time with the rest of the family, except grampa.

Bye.

See ya.