Lake Weekend

We had the best weekend at the lake with our sweet friends the Johnsons and the Fitts. These were our first two couple friends we met as newlyweds when Alex was in law school. Within several months of knowing them, we all took our first trip to the lake together. We tallied up and this is our seventh annual lake trip together. I wish we'd chronicled them all! The oldest picture I could find is from 2003 at the Johnson farm on our second trip together.
This year, the picture looks a little different...

We had a weekend filled with all sorts of fun things -- sweet new family additions, a local fair, great food, and lots of fun!

The flea market was in full effect Saturday morning, including two big ticket items: roasted corn and a cute table, chairs, and bench set! We had intended for this to be a Christmas present once we get it all painted, but it was such a hit with the kids, I don't know that we will wait. There was lots of puzzle playing, goldfish eating, and magna doodle drawing happening around the table this weekend!

Noble 11 months, Porter 16 months, Kirkley 17 months, Libby 2 years

And just to show how time flies...her picture on the rock this yearand last year -- just a little different!

Alex even got to sneak in a little fly fishing early Saturday morning! Very Brad Pitt, A River Runs Through It, I know!

We are so fortunate to have such precious memories with sweet friends! All through the weekend, we discussed our next trip, what year we'd do a big trip, and how much we enjoy catching up. Though we'd love to see each other more, it's so neat to pick right back up. The weekend certainly did not lack laughter, fun, nor food (Mary, we are enjoying the Italian Cream Cake -- we are still talking about this cake and savoring our last pieces you sent home with us!). The Johnsons, as always, were the bests hosts. Can't wait until the next trip!