Becky and the kids were able to fly in for a lake visit again in July. This July lake time is becoming a family tradition that we all plan for and look forward to way ahead of time. So, I was devastated when Callie became very ill the day we were supposed to drive to the lake. She improved enough for us to make the drive there but ended up sick most of the trip. She had a bad cold that went into a throat infection which was probably caused from a terrible bought of car sickness on our way from VB to Richmond the night before going to the lake. And, unfortunately, we were not able to contain the germs and sweet Brighton got sick a few days before having to fly back to Utah. But looking back at the pictures makes all the negative parts of the visit diminish and I am glad to have some pictures of smiles and fun cousin memories.
Everyone is enjoying Nana and Papa's new kayaks. Will was even able to paddle himself around in one.
One of Uncle Matt's many uses is that he can throw kids really far!
I took some of Callie's costumes and Papa got attacked by a random herd of dinos.
All the kids loved the boat this year and everyone got a chance to be the Captain.
Brighton looking like she's going to do a drive-by in Gills Creek.
Nana pointing out something amazing.
Stinkerbell
Another use for Uncle Matt is story reading. He has a great voice for it. Callie was happy to share his lap with her cousin and Brighton LOVES Uncle Matt (she loves men!)
My beautiful snow-white little mermaid.
Two stinkerbells
Nana bought the girls several new bathing suits. They had a great time in the Belk dressing room trying them on.
Callie and Brighton didn't seem to mind the cold water!
Will has apparently gotten to the age where the cold water does scare him a little!
