We're Back...

We arrived home early this afternoon from our week-long vacation up north.  Every summer we meet up with the Abbott clan at Crystal Lake (Dave's parents are generous enough to supply us all with food and lodging).  We usually have great weather, and this year was no exception.  It was beautiful. We enjoyed the lake, family, and delicious, homeade meals made nightly by Sharron, Dave's Mom.  Dave, Grace and I stayed in Peek-A-Boo, an adorable little cottage across from the lake.

I was a little nervous about how this vacation would turn out.  Grace came down with hand, foot and mouth disease the week before we left, and, although it wasn't a severe case (only blisters on the soles of her feet), I was fearful about spreading it around among the cousins.  To make matters worse, Dave and I both got strep throat just a few days before leaving (fortunately Grace never did).  But the antibiotics quickly kicked in and everyone managed to stay healthy.  Dave and I kept with tradition and once again got swimmer's itch.  Other than that, we had a grand ol' time.  Can't believe it's over.  Time sure flies when you're having fun...

Some photos...

 Floating with Cousin Megan

Lots of spiders

Grandpa let her drive!

Fran, one of Cousin Deb's two adorable French Bulldogs

She's got a thing for ears

 

 Dave's brother, John and his family

Cousin Hunter

Life with a toddler

Enjoying a pop- one of  MANY treats last week

 My sister-in-law and fellow Photog, Lisa

We both had way too much fun shooting 
the kids playing in the lake at sunset

Sisters, Eliana and Megan. The body language says it all...

Grace joined in on the sunset swim

Mom and Dad Abbott with the grand kids

 Dave's sister, Sara and her husband, Ron at Point Betsie

Skipping stones at Lake Michigan

Loved these sunsets