We annually go up with friends from Chicago - Sean & Lisa and their three kids: Hallie, Sydney & Jake and John and his two boys Tom and Kevin. Sean and John are two guys that also work for Citigroup and Slade used to work with down on the CBOE. This is our third year of going up for Labor Day with them and we have consistently had a great time!
John always brings one of his ATV's and with our new ATV this past spring there are plenty for all to ride. Taking the ATV's to the river is always a big hit and it was one of the first activities. Here is John driving Sydney and Seby, I think that Jake is also on there you just can't see him from this shot.
When you drive to the river you have to get in the water. Here are Jake and Zane on the old remains of the bridge. It is totally overgrown and the kids are always finding something in the overgrowth.
The bigger boys are experienced enough now to go off on their own. Here are Kevin, Graham and Tom about to take off on a short drive.
This past spring we expanded the deck down at the water and it has been awesome to spread out more. It is hard to believe the smaller space we all squeezed onto.
This must be some kind of mid-western way of sunbathing. Or maybe it was the watermelon drowned in vodka that was consumed?
Slade has a new Canon camera, this is my favorite sunset pic he took, followed by his favorite.
The weekend isn't complete without some poker playing.
Another ride to the river for the Dad's and older boys.
MOTHRA
The leaves are already starting to change up north. With the cold we have had this past week I bet even more have changed. We are going back up for a weekend in October and it will be interesting to see if there are any leaves left.
Kevin
Hallie
Cody, Graham, Seby & Zane at the river.
Seby's bear has been "attacked" by some animal.
I took about 20 pics of Jake and really these are the best ones!
It was just warm enough to do some boating, here are Sydney and Seby doing some tube surfing.
Before we take the boat out the big boys have to do their annual tube wrestle. They did best of three this year. I get to drive the boat and whip them as best I can. Luckily I started it off by getting them all off the tube right away. It increases the challenge of the wrestling if they are all wet and COLD! Sean won two and Slade one.
Some loving.
Michelle + Slade,
ReplyDeleteGreat picts and commentary, the boys are still talking what a great time they had. I must say that spending time with you guys and the Truetts is something that we looked forward to all summer, and as usual we were not disappointed! Had a lot of laughs and really enjoyed your beautiful home and hospitality. Thank you both again...
John