Winter at the Lake

Last weekend we went down to camp to spend time with Brad's family.  We ice-skated on the lake.  Even Beckaroo got to skate.  Olivia has really taken to skating.  As soon as we got down to the lake, she put her skates right on and went at it without ever holding onto anything.  She was the first one on the ice and the last one off.  Gary had a great idea to bring down some little chairs for the middle girls to hold onto while they skated around.  Gwen started out a little cautious, quickly became a champ while holding onto the chair and quickly transitioned to skating/shuffling around without anything at all.  Beckaroo participated in all of the ice activities.  His little face was really cold, but he was having too much fun to care.  To add to the fun, Brad's parents pulled out the ATVs and pulled everyone around in sleds.  We drove home, happy and satisfied, and all all talking about what a great day it was.

I am really lucky to have married into such a wonderful family.  Brad's parents are fun and supportive.  They are so good to me and so good to the kids.  His sisters and husbands are just as great, and of course the little cousins are perfect.  This day at the lake reminded me how grateful I am to have them.