Saying Goodbye to Summer and Hello to Fall!!!

Someone wise said last night that Labor Day is a perfect holiday as it carries with it no "impossible expectations" (i.e. New Year's and Valentine's!!) She went on to say that as such, whatever happens on this day is just gravy. Yesterday was the perfect "gravy". An impromtu dinner 'al fresco' at the Branch's. Kids swung on tree swings, Jane gurgled, we marveled at Taylor's 42 mile bike marathon and we even caught a rare glimpse of Uncle Jonathan...the only missed was Uncle Joe and we know he was greatly saddened to miss this event!!

Lake Trinity

A fun time was had by all....and by all I mean, aunts, uncles, grandpas, grandmas, kids, parents, friends....we all descended on Lake Trinity. And after a shaky first day (thanks to the boat from 1979) we hit the ground...or water...running. There was swimming, skiing, eating, marshmallows, eating, walks, rides, laughing, crying...everything that you could want in a family vacation. Thank you Lord for blessing our family and our summer!