Off To Your Great Grandparents You Go!

This was Austin's first trip to Couer d'Alene Lake to visit Great Grandma Liz and Great Papa Norm.  It was pretty special to take you here because your daddy would visit this place every summer and the lake was one of his favorite childhood memories.  And now Austin we hope that this will also be yours!  At almost six months we can already tell that you love the outdoors and even cold lake water! :)

Norm and Liz have had this spot on the lake since the 1960's and every summer they return to Lake Couer d'Alene except this was there first time that they didn't stay the whole summer.  However we were lucky to meet up with them.  They were so excited to see you.  They hadn't seen you in two months and they couldn't believe how much you've grown.

The Honeymoon sweet!  This is a cute and cozy little room that we stay in.  You had long naps each day after your daily swims.

This is a view from the gigantic deck.  Absolutely beautiful!

You and your daddy on your way to the lake.

Daddy should be a photographer!  I love this picture.  The contrasting colors are amazing and this captures the calm evenings on the water.  

Snaps of you and your great grandparents

 You enjoyed the company of your great grandma and grandpa and they enjoyed you!

So sweet and snugly!

  Every night we would sit around the fire and eat s'mores.  You especially got a kick from the popping noise from the fire.  Oh how it made you giggle!

The older generation with the new!  I love the special bond that your great grandparents share with you.

BEACH BUMS

Your daddy and I have always felt like we've got this magnetic pull towards the water.  The water is therapeutic and one of God's greatest creations.  We enjoy vacationing where there is water, and we are happy to take you with us because you are such a fish!

We were delighted to have the warm sun and water during the second week in September.  

 "Hmm dad this looks a little different than Popsy's pool but what do you say, should we give it a go?"

 "Yup, I'm liking that!"

 Since around four months you've been putting everything in your mouth and you continue to do that.

Our last day there until next summer, we can hardly wait!

  Before departing we have this tradition to fill our tummies at The Couer d'Alene Casino with the grandparents before heading back.  

 Wiped Out!  
 So far like any trip that you've had you play hard and sleep well.  Sleep sweet child!