One of my all time favorite places in the world! We were able to get to the lake house for a few days in early July and all of my family was able to join us for at least the weekend. The forecast called for rain the entire time but we were so lucky and it didn’t actually rain until we were leaving! Love that!!
Both girls have gained so much confidence over the last year. Last year Ella would get into the water but needed to be right next to someone, touching them…or clinging to them at all times. Not this year! She still wanted help into the water off the boat but once in she was in the water she was ready to go all on her own. She was swimming all over the place and definitely didn’t want anyone’s help. We’ve been working all summer on getting Ella more comfortable to put her face in the water and eventually to put her head under water on her own. We made big steps this week at the lake and by the end Ella would regularly put her face in the water all on her own. Last year Ella would ride the tube but would not allow any major bumps; it had to be a smooth easy ride. This year, she was out there with the rest of us…outside the wake and big bounces!!
Ava is simply a fish! She’d be in the water 24/7 if possible. Ava was a dare devil last year already; jumping off the dock, knee boarding, and loving wild rides on the knee board. I think the biggest changes were Ava were seen in her swimming and knee boarding. I could tell that swim lessons are definitely paying off! Even with a life jacket Ava did a great job of swimming to where she wanted to go and when her mind was set on a destination she swam fast!! I love watching this girl knee board! She has a huge smile plastered on her face and you literally have to stop the boat to get her to stop. This year, Ava didn’t need as much support to get on the board and get going. Once she was up she handled some big waves like a pro! Next year I bet she’ll be zipping in and out of the wake!
Ava is simply a fish! She’d be in the water 24/7 if possible. Ava was a dare devil last year already; jumping off the dock, knee boarding, and loving wild rides on the knee board. I think the biggest changes were Ava were seen in her swimming and knee boarding. I could tell that swim lessons are definitely paying off! Even with a life jacket Ava did a great job of swimming to where she wanted to go and when her mind was set on a destination she swam fast!! I love watching this girl knee board! She has a huge smile plastered on her face and you literally have to stop the boat to get her to stop. This year, Ava didn’t need as much support to get on the board and get going. Once she was up she handled some big waves like a pro! Next year I bet she’ll be zipping in and out of the wake!
A huge benefit to meeting up at the lake house is spending quality time with my loved ones and all the new memories. I love that we have a place that a vacation for all of us. We can simply come and relax and just be together.
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