Feels like summer

 Another 100+ degree work/play weekend at the lake. I think we are used to the heat because none of us got overheated or cranky. We worked in the morning until it was too hot then boated all afternoon. We worked all evening until it was too dark and then watched the meteor showers (listening to a live band playing down the street). I have never seen so many meteors in one night, it was pretty cool. Oh yeah, we are starting a new drink trend, cold red wine. Since it's so hot we had to put the red wine in the frig so it wasn't hot and it was actually pretty good that way. It just wouldn't feel like summer if we weren't on the lake on the East side. We are so thankful to have this lake place, in the month and a half that we have been able to call it ours we have already made memories.

We planted 26 trees and shrubs along the path to the water for a privacy screen including an apple tree and willow. Lowes had all of there trees on clearance and we were able to get ten foot tall trees for $6 each. We hauled away yard debris and got a load of compost for the plants.

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We were told this is the original Bauer's Landing sign, it came with the property. I want to refinish it and hang it up. Random art project calling my name.

Biggest tree we have on the property, Brad thought it was a variety of willow but I don't think so. Not sure what it is?

Lucky Maggie dog got to go boating with us. It was pretty cute she would sit in the very front of the boat with her paws over the edge. When we would stop in the middle of the river to jump in and cool off she would jump right in too.

We drove down to the old lake place (behind tree on left) and the neighbors built a giant house/garage right next to it.

I love that Abi and Ben love boating as much as we do, Abi especially. She says "faster Daddy, faster" and giggles uncontrollably when we go over waves. She always has a smile on her face on the boat. Ben on the other hand always falls asleep on the boat, which is nice because we can boat during nap time. If only he'd sleep as good in the car. It feels good to be able to give our kids experiences like both Brad and I had growing up. Something about the sun, water, and boating makes me happy and makes me think of my mom because she loved those things too. A day with the family on the boat is a day well spent.