Thanks for the Memories

It's been a great two weeks at Happiness. We've experienced good times and made a lot of memories. I always get a little knot in my stomach when it's time to close the chapter on the lake for another year. I always think, "did I do everything I could to enjoy every minute?" I hope so. I look back over the time....and every moment is precious. I am so very thankful to able to spend this time here. See you next year!

Erin's Requests!!

Connor enjoyed a Dairy Queen Blizzard in Walker just for Erin!

Bryant's bass for the week. Maybe not a trophy, but alot of fun to catch! Last night Bryant, Dad, and Nick were bass fishing in the big lake. On the way back to the bay, Bryant fell asleep in the bottom of the boat. They got to the fishing hole, turned off the motor, and Dad caught a fish again before Bryant ever woke up. He's not living that one down. This picture is just to cute not to share. Isaac and Alexander playing Incredible Hulk!

Magnificent Monday

Monday was another perfect day. It was in the 80's and the water was smooth. The boys got in some tubing time....even Dad tubed and skiied. We had a little incident on the dock as the boys were trying to get the tubes in the water. Bryant was already in the water on his tube, Connor and Nick were still on the dock with their tubes. Connor's rope got hooked as the boat was pulling them out, Connor's tube slammed into Nick and his legs got tripped up on the boat buddy rope and he went backwards into the lake. I first was worried he got hurt. He has a pretty nasty rope burn on the back of his leg, but he's fine. New rule at the lake....get in the water to get on the tubes!!!

Sunday at Sandy Beach

We had a beautiful day yesterday. The lake stayed super calm all day. In the afternoon we went to Sandy Beach for a couple hours. Wes & Glenda came also, with their boat and a boatful of people. We just swam around and hung out. It was a relaxing afternoon. We played a rousing game of Hearts last night. Connor has the record for getting the Queen of Spades!! I went fishing this morning with Dad and Connor. We caught 14 crappies. I said to Dad vacation on the lake isn't the same until you've spent a little time in the fishing boat in the morning. There is nothing like it. . .so beautiful and peaceful. As you can see the sun set perfectly last night, and the day today is looking promising.

A "little" activity from Saturday

We've had a busy day....moving, laundry, and groceries. Wes , Glenda, and family arrived at 3:00. It's fun to have all the little boys running around. They've been very busy fishing already!

Facts about Friday

Friday.....Oven french toast for breakfast, yummmm. We took the boys tubing, but the wind picked up so we played a little Catch Phrase. Dad and the boys played bocce ball...any guess who won? We went out for supper at the Lucky Moose with Grandpa and Grandma Peters. Nick and Dad went to Park Rapids to see their version of "Into the Woods." Nick will have to give you his review as they aren't home yet. Said goodbye to Grandpa & Grandma as they closed their week at Happiness.

Connor's cloudy day activities.

The day started out with some fantastic crappie fishing. Dad, Nick, Bryant and Connor caught 31 crappies in 1 1/2 hours....sometimes having four fish on at a time. The day turned quite cloudy and Connor thought it would be a perfect day for baking pie and playing board games.

My first entry!!!

I'm starting this blog to send you two a little Happiness :)

We started our vacation with a memorable church service. Pastor Mark had a sermon on "chasing the rabbit".

It was excellent....we all took something from it and are looking forward to Ecclesiastes 3 next week.

The afternoon was spent just sitting around and visiting.

The new toys this year are the water bikes. I thought it looked like something that would be hard to pedal, so Grandpa tried one out while Grandma and I were in the paddle boat. They pedal much easier and are a fun way to get around the lake. Grandma and I went for an hour ride today!

Connor's basket of fish this morning.....

10 good sized crappies!!

Tuesday night bass fishing. Everyone was
successful!!