Lake Week: Day 5

Just a lazy day at the lake.

Lake Week: Day 4

It was a drizzly morning so we started the day with breakfast at Hunter's Diner. The weather was still pretty dismal on the way home, so we stopped at the Agriculture Museum down the road. To be honest, it didn't sound very exciting. The fact that it was free lowered our expectations even more. But it turned out to be pretty fantastic. Unlike most museums where everything is "look, don't touch", this one did a good job of presenting artifacts that the kids could interact with.

By the time we returned home, ate lunch and took a rest, the sun was shining and the girls were thrilled to play outside, even though it was a bit cool for swimming. I planned for a lot of downtime that would need fun activities, so the girls enjoyed magic chalk painting for a good chunk of the afternoon.

When that got old, we headed out to another nearby park.

More backyard playtime.

And a canoe ride to finish out the day.

Lake Week: Day 3

The girls have been great so far. It's little moments I stumble upon like this one that make my heart happy.

Today we decided to try out the beach. Unfortunately we were a bit early for the 11:00 opening, but thankfully there was a great playground to play at while we waited.

We had the whole beach to ourselves and everyone had a great time.

Lake Week: Day 2

The girls were up early today to do some fishing with daddy. 

Then it was time for a swim. Turns out the water was a little chillier than these kids are used to. Glad we brought the wet suits!

Since LittleL.G. wasn't having the lake swimming, I broke out the mini water blobs and star sponges for some water fun on the lawn.

I guess I need water blob making practice, because they didn't last long... but the girls seemed to enjoy them before they leaked everywhere!

Lake Week: Day 1

We are spending the next week at Owasco Lake with Meamaw and Grandpa. The girls have been looking forward to it all summer (well, MiniM.E. since last summer when we got back from the lake!). After a lot of planning and preparation, we drove here today and settled in and so far are having a great time enjoying the house, the sunny weather, and of course, the lake.

exhausted and it's only day 1!

Tomatoes

Animal Land: Take Two

Yesterday we took our friends to Animal Land. It was their first time, and MiniM.E. was thrilled to be able to share such a cool place with her best friend.

 

 

We are so lucky to have such a great, interactive zoo near us! We'll be back soon!!