Last days of Summer

We had another great weekend on the Lake. This time we went out with Dianne, Mackenzie and their foreign exchange student, Laura. It was great! Laura even wakeboarded! All those pics are on Dianne's camera, because I was taking them for her. Oh well, I will post pictures of beautiful Laura later.

Nyle and Dianne tubing
Hang on Di!

Sydney smiling away!

My beautiful neice, Mackenzie. I know this picture is sideways, but I kind of like it that way!

Dianne became a wakeboarder this summer! I'm so proud of her!

Tyler and Dustin trying to stand on the tube
I love this happy, smiling face!

Sewing projects and a Moonlit hike!

First off, here are some pictures of a few sewing projects I finally completed, thanks to Dianne!

This skirt doesn't look too cute on the floor, but it looks cute on...my first attempt at clothing for me!

This is Sydney's apron. She picked out all the fabric!

My apron

Last week my good friend and "leader of hikes" was out of town and so I thought I would lead a hike. We did it in the evening to include more women that are usually working during the day. We hiked Clear Lake. It was a beautiful little hike, but the maps said it was 5 miles and it turned out to be more like 7! The sun set long before we got to our cars, so a few of us walked through the dark woods, using only our cell phones for light, and got the cars and picked everyone up at the lodge. Thank heavens for the road to the lodge! Otherwise, everyone would have had to do the spooky hike through the dark woods! Needless to say, I will not be leading any hikes anymore! I don't think anyone would follow! It was still a lot of fun and everyone had a great attitude! Here are some pics!

My boys being told that they really didn't want to swim in water that was 38 degrees all year long!

Monica and Syd
The sun is setting and we are only half way around the lake!

Syd and friends in front of a giant tree