Lake Bluff 2017

At the end of July, all the kids and grandkids gathered at Grammy and G-Diddy's cottage at Lake Bluff.  As soon as we arrived, Abby, Ella, Lauren and Jack ran off and started catching frogs.  Abby was excited to show off her frog!

Ella was looking adorable in all the gear on as we headed down to the dock.
Hat ✅
Life Vest ✅
Screened Bug Catcher ✅
Smile ✅

High water in the bay and no beach did not stop this girl from jumping right in!

Little Johnny was as cute as ever exploring the dock in his life vest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPGamvTFuPM

Ella kayaking with Uncle Tommy

Aunt Tori and Ella

Juliet and Johnny hanging with Ollie on the back of G-Diddy's boat

Lauren and Abby in the kayak

Daddy taking out the paddleboard

Nana might win the award for Ollie's favorite lap.

He really is the best little buddy.

Watching these guys play together is definitely one of my favorite things!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNf4FMqfH3E

On my first night at the Bluff, this is pretty much a given. No sleep and a restless, sweet, sweaty baby on my chest. Thankfully, I have a sweet husband who lets me sleep a few hours more the next morning because he knows. As much as I wish for sleep in these moments, I know I'll miss these chubby fingers grabbing my neck for comfort and those sweaty curls tickling my chin when she is a teenager sleeping in her own bed.