Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Labor Day Weekend 2012

This year, we were thrilled to be able to close out the summer with Labor Day weekend at the Bluff! It's always bittersweet. An amazing weekend celebrating all things summer with bits of sad because it marks the end of such a great season.

It was lots of fun to have Ella at the Bluff with us for the first time. The weather was still summery and seasonably warm during the day, but the relaxing mornings were chilly enough for sweatshirts. Perfection! 

Ella really enjoying her relaxing Bluff morning.

It was vacation, but Abby still insisted we bring her "learning books".

Gearing up with G-Diddy right before his morning bike ride. Abby would have followed him on her little tricycle if she could.  

Nana and her great granddaughters

We enjoyed long days playing outside. The first half the day Abby spent exploring the top of the Bluff with her little friends (from swings and the sandbox to a treasure hunt) and the second half we spent enjoying the lake right up until dinner time.

rocking the shades

sandbox.

gorgeous day

my loves:  Daddy and his girls



our family. How can you not love this place? It's breathtaking!

perfect moments.


On our way to the treasure hunt...

playing lots of games with G-Diddy



enjoying nursery rhymes together

Ella meets her Nana

geared up for a boat ride in her new life jacket

Mommy hung out poolside with Ella. We'll be in the boat next year!

Abby loved kayaking with Daddy and Grammy.

stud.


She started out in Daddy's kayak and did a mid-lake swap into Grammy's boat.
Bluff evenings were filled with delicious dinners with family, beautiful sunsets and easy bedtimes.

Every night before bed, Abby helped G-Diddy take down the flag.


Their special tradition together
last big BBQ of the summer. Ella hanging out with Mary!

meeting Charlie
Abby and Lauren are such great buddies. They spent the entire weekend playing together and were so sad to say goodbye!
enjoying sunset together

hanging out with little Anderson

Almost time to go.  Our weekend was the relaxing and refreshing time our family needed! Goodbye for now, Summer! Until next year. Hello Fall! Apple picking here we come...

all filled up and blessed

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