I hope you all had a great Holiday Weekend. Here in Minnesota, it’s usually considered the last lake weekend of our short summer. We had beautiful weather and made the most of our long weekend. We had my side of the family over on Saturday.
It’s a smaller group and the kids are still pretty little. There is lots of toe dipping, but not a lot of swimming quite yet. In fact, I think the kids have just as much fun playing trains with Grandpa.
We went on a boat ride. These two aren’t so sure about this one.
But these two are ready!
Shortly after this shot, my sister-in-law caught a fish. (Joey and Daisy had to help.)
We also caught a baby snapping turtle
On Sunday, Joel’s side of the family came for the day. There’s a few more people in this group . Most of the kids are older so they love to go tubing.
I caught a few pictures of this group of tubers – They were so fun to watch. Check out the red tube by the boat – This guy has just done a 360 over the wake.
We do have a few younger kids in the group too – A future Miss America
and Sleeping Beauty.
And a few dogs.
On Monday, Joel’s friend came over with his 3 daughters for some lake fun.
Time to go home and say goodbye to summer –
Bye Summer. We’ll miss you.
What a fun weekend. Now it’s time to go vacuum the sand out of the carpet.
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That last picture is absoutely gorgeous….
Looks like fun was had by all…..kinda sad to see the summer go.
Loved the dog picture and the last picture truly says good bye summer. It sure went fast.
looks like it was a wonderul wrap up to the summer. Love the picture of all the dogs – however did you get them to stay in one place and pay attention? Our dog looks the other way if there’s a camera about!
Love the picture of the dogs, looks like they are best friends.
What great photos! And how wonderful to live on the water in such a beautiful location. All that house remodel was SOOOOO worth it…no?
I can’t even imagine living right there on the water like that all year! What a wonderful place!!
Did I see a Wheatie in that dog photo? We have a Sweetie Wheatie named Ducey after our favorite Lake…Bass Lake and Ducey’s Lodge!
Oh those photos are so beautiful! Those little girls are adorable :o) And the dog one… amazing! They actually stand by each other… What a pretty sunset.
Okay, I’m not the first one to say it, I like the dog picture the best. That’s so fun to get all of those dogs to pose just so.
Hi there, I have just found your blog by surfing the blog rolls . I have spent a hour reading and wow…. I must say the dog picture made me smile… they had fun too. Meet new friends I bet!
Hugs and Blessings
Dawn
We both enjoyed Labor Day Weekend on a Minnesota Lake, but the difference is …you documented yours!! Nice.
Loved the dog picture!
I must say I do like the last photo and the heading
“Bye Summer”
But to us in Australia its just begining so I can’t wait to welcome it.
I have GOT to get me a house on a lake!! Your pics were fabulous! Glad you had a good time on Labor Day!
Looks like the perfect Labor Day weekend! I’m very jealous! I spent the weekend home in bed sick with my daughter! So glad you had such a fun time! Thanks as always for the great pics too!
Heather,
I just wanted to let you know I got the quilt and books and am completely thrilled. Thank you so much! I posted all about it so I thought you might want to check out the link: http://alittlebitbiased.blogspot.com/2009/09/big-thank-you.html
Thanks again!
Amber Johnson
Our Labor Day Weekend weather was wonderful too, but I’m way to stubborn to say goodbye to summer just yet, it won’t be over until its truly too cold to go fishing. I’m hoping for another month anyways even if it is chilly.
I love all your pics, that dog one though what a great shot!
What a lovely trip down memory lane. I so enjoyed the pictures … the one of the dogs had to be a trick! Our Labor Day was spent at a few weddings and on the road.
vickie
Great pics. Especially the sleeping baby (sigh) it just sets all my maternal bells off and makes me want another despite having one in college.
The pic of the boat leaving shore at dusk is great too. Nice layout.
Love your pics and notes from your weekend. You must really enjoy being on the lake and having company!! But, I especially liked the “dogs” picture. How did you ever get them all to pose so nicely?
This was great—-the dog photo is the best…I lost my dog in May and have been really missing her this week.. so fun to see a dog ..the kids are so cute…..yes–it is good-bye to summer for Minnesota-and way too soon…………
How on earth did you get all the dogs in that one picture? Your family is beautiful!
Great pictures but I want to know how you managed to get all those dogs to pose together so peacefully? Great shot!
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