10. Staying at the cottage. We are blessed to have inherited this beautiful place to spend the summer. We love to be here and to share it with others.
9. Our kids living in their swimsuits. They even try to sleep in them!
8. Having to remind the kids to put on shoes when we leave the cottage. I have forgotten a few times myself!
7. Sleeping on a screened-in porch every night. The weather is perfect, even when it rains. It's so peaceful to hear the rain as it hits the roof.
6. Watching our children learn new skills on the water. This summer they joined the local ski club and participated multiple ski shows. 4 out of 7 of them were in the club this summer. Next year, we are hoping to add another daughter to the club. The kids and I are lobbying for my husband to join as well!
5. Watching our children cheer each other on when they are practicing on the water. I especially love that our 5 year old (who doesn't ski yet) is giving the others directions!
4. Seeing the kids get so excited to see that their parents can still ski and wakeboard. Who says you can't pick it up again? I have been pregnant or with a tiny baby for several summers.
3. The doors are open to the cottage all day. We have redone all the floors so they are waterproof and easy to clean.
2. Laying on the hammocks. We picked up 2 new ones this summer during our mission trip to Ecuador. I love the beautiful colors and how the styles remind us of all our new friends.
(this is actually from last summer, but isn't she cute?!)
1. Sunday afternoon naps to the sounds of the lake. I love listening to the boats flying by, tubes full of screaming children, birds chattering, ducks quacking, the sounds of swans wings beating against the lake, the tour boat captain as he relays the history of our lake, and the waves as they lap against the island.
As sad as it is to say goodbye to these wonderful experiences, I know we will be back next summer!
So, bring on the gold leaves, sweaters and bonfires!!
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