What a perfect day, the weather was beautiful, the breeze was great, there wasn't a cloud in sight.  Family, friends, students caravanned to the lake and after our traditional stop at Nixon's on the way, we arrived at the lake before 10. We were the only ones there - the lakes was all ours!

Our favorite picnic table waited for us, we had a firepit next to us, and the inviting lake in front of us.  The kids splashed right in, Lizzie, April and Charlie were first timers and did not mind the warm refreshing cedar water at all.  Rudie, our yorkie, enjoyed the boogie board and swimming with everyone.

Next we went blueberry picking and filled the bags between tastes, the children ate more than they picked, and Rudie grabbed some from the bushes, too.  She tried to stick her face in the bag once but we had to stop her, what a dog!  Wish my mom was here as in years past but she is galavanting in Europe until November!

Looking forward to the next time and karate at the lake!