We returned today from our wonderful weekend visiting our cousins. I'll be honest, I wasn't exactly overly looking forward to the weekend. After all, being allergic to the sun and unable to swim are not the best combination for a weekend of boating. But ultimately, I'm SO glad that we went. It was actually a rather overcast weekend, and I had packed lots of breathable shirts and pants to cover my skin. My kids got to do so many amazing things. They got to go tubing and kneeboarding. They got to each have a turn driving the boat, and they each had an opportunity to climb up a rock and jump off. Please understand, all of these things were all agreed upon but all four adults, or they weren't allowed to happen. My kids got to do so much swimming in the lake and each day brought a new experience. HT in particular smiled almost the entire time he was in the water until he got out. JC was especially determined, and my cousin Sue commented on how she is one determined young lady. And JR loved the fact that he was allowed to help do jobs on the boat and could be trusted with additional responsibilities because of his age. My cousin's grandchildren are now ages 17 - 25, and they delighted in having younger kids around again...especially kids who were delighted with each new adventure. We are so grateful and blessed to be able to have these experiences.
And now, it's time to unpack, do some laundry, and repack before we head east for a couple of days!
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