Lake Andrew

We broke with tradition this year.

Instead of spending a week with my mom's side of the family on Lake Ida, we found ourselves at Lake Andrew.

Minnesota's got 10,000 lakes. No sense spending all our time at just one.

{thanks to Uncle for coordinating efforts and footing the bill}

We were a *bit* more laid back this year.

Just kneeboarding, tubing, swimming, and dock jumping for us.

Heat, humidity, and too many people in life transitions makes for a less motivated crew.

But as only the lake can do, we found ourselves relaxed enough to leave it all behind to eat, bond, and be family.



Our weekend visit was capped off with the storm of the summer that sent us to the basement for shelter and blocked off our way home with 2 downed power lines and a felled tree.

Our middle of the week visit left us with clouds, drizzle, and rain, keeping us inside with Grandma to make necklaces and bracelettes, work jigsaw puzzles, and build jet skis out of legos.

{and take noisy pictures}

Momma and Jack-Jack did venture down to the docks for a dip in the 80 degree water on a 60 degree day.

Some beautiful and meaningful words should go here to conclude this post. But I've got nothing.....expect for a bit of writer's block....so I'll just leave you with smiles and laughter.