First Lake Trip of 2012

We went out on the lake today for the first time this year. It was also Micah's first time on the boat ever. Loved every minute of it. Here's just a snapshot of our relaxing day...

The boys and their straight jackets err... life jackets.

The girls suited up

Captain Tim

My jacketed family

The Vans

The kids are so much happier un-jacketed

Ella wasn't a fan of swimming in the lake

Don't be deceived, she still wasn't a fan but she did finally smile. Maybe it was the promise that she could get back in the boat with daddy if she smiled.

Micah enjoyed playing in Noah's "water basket". (Thanks for sharing, Noah)

But he LOVED being in the lake

He kicked and splashed and giggled the entire time.

Then he crashed!

She preferred to watch the excitement from inside the boat with daddy

Baby Noah sleepin. (Brilliant idea, sis)

When we got home I asked Ella what her favorite part of the lake was. Her response was "Carly". She loves her cousin

Daddy sharing his water

She loved watching Aunt Amanda and Carly swim

3/4 of the Vans

The girls were begging to get in the playpen and Micah was ready to get out

The boys and their girls :)

Tonight my sweet babies were in bed an hour early and never made a peep! 
Thank you, Lord, for painting such a beautiful landscape for us to enjoy today with such perfect weather.