Labor Day Weekend...

Sunday was Richie's birthday and the whole family came over for some lasagna, salad and garlic bread...and for dessert...boston creme pie. Of course the night before I was at Disney on Ice with the camera and the battery died at the very end of the show. So, Sunday when the party came along, I forgot about the camera and didn't take it out, til Monday. On Monday we went boating. I went to go get the camera to take pictures and then realized the battery was dead. So, I used Tina's camera..thank you very much!!!


I babysit for an amazing family on Thursdays. They live down the road from us and have two wonderful little boys, Freddy (4) and Ben (1). Tina called me on Friday and asked if we wanted to go out with them on Monday to the lake. We took them up on the offer and set out Monday morning. We met up with Tina's brother (who just bought a ski boat) and her parents and friends.



Grace, Freddy and Seth taking in the sun while snacking on pretzels...

Meeting up with friends to start our skiing adventure.

Tina went first, the kids were watching with interest...

Ben, relaxing in his chair. He is such a great kid, just goes with the flow of things!!!

Next we met up with Tina's brother and Doug took Freddy skiing.

He looked like a real pro out there. Having the time of his life...

Freddy is such a joy to be with. He is a great kid with an amazing imagination!!!

After seeing Freddy ski, Seth was up for an adventure. Doug took Seth next. The smile on his face says it all!!! Getting out of the water here...

The guys on the boat watching Tina and Grace ski.

Seth was on the ski boat with Freddy and me watching Grace and Tina ski.

Grace getting ready to go...

Up she goes...smile on her face!!!

All the kids got one pass and then were supposed to let go of the rope, but Grace was afraid to let go. All of the kids had a BLAST!!!!

After skiing we went over to where there used to be an island and anchored the boat. We all got out and walked around in the water while the kids played with the sand under the water (it was about 2 1/2 feet deep.

We had a GREAT time. Thank you so much Doug, Tina, Freddy and Ben!! You have an amazing family and friends. Thank you for including us on your Labor Day Weekend!!