4th of July at Twin Lakes

Next stop, our summer happy place, Twin Lakes. We spent a week with Durning family, enjoying the lake to the max. Matt, Krista, and Addy came up for the 4th of July and the cousins were very happy to be reunited. We also got in quick visits with Chris and Renee, Steve, Dawn, and Jonah and Di as well as lots of time with Cathy, Dave, Jessie, Malcolm, Oma, Opa, and Nonnie. 

Requisite cousin pic

Requisite snuggle with Nagma pic

Tubing time! On the first go, the tube wasn't inflated enough and I watched from shore as they all nose dove straight into the lake! 

Two summers ago, Maeve was scared of tubing, but this year she loved it. Jude also tried to water ski later in the week, though that was not very successful!

We taught the kids how to mix cocktails and they worked for tips. Here, Maeve is making a delivery. 

How civilized.

When Cathy asked for a food list for the kids, I made sure to include firecracker popsicles and mint chocolate chip ice cream (for me!).

Drawing game with Aunt Dawn

We got some nice sunsets that week!

4th of July celebrations

Sunset boat rides are my favorite

It was a stormy 4th evening and while there were some small fireworks displays around the lake, the most impressive show was the lightning show! 

Dinner out with Sylvia at the Boat House

Very successful fishing from the dock

While Matt was up North, he scheduled a screening of his documentary "Stay Prayed Up" at the small theater, Images, in Williamstown. Cathy and Dave were happy to babysit our kids so we could join Matt, Addy, Oma, and Opa, for a very special evening with all of the Durning's family friends. We'd seen the film before on a TV, but it was awesome to see it on a big screen and hear the discussion with the panelists. 

We headed back to the lake for one final day and night together, complete with a special surf and turf meal prepared by Matt and Pete. 

And one final, spectacular sunset cruise. I love the ones where the sky doesn't look that dramatic and then, Boom, out come the colors! 

Thanks again, Dave and Cathy for creating magic for our family at the lake!