Cabin day three July 24th

Kate and Dave and Family finally made it to party with us on the 24th. It was fun for all of the cousins to get together and play. The weather was a little better with less wind and more sun, so there was more playing in the water.

We are starting Madolyn young on teaching her how to drive a boat so she can pull us when we want to waterski.
Auntie Amanda had been in China teaching English for the last few months so the little girls loved all the attention they got from her.

Braden loved playing with his girl cousins, especially baby Avery. Madolyn enjoyed entertaining both of them.

Avery's little toothy smile.

Auntie brought back some panda bears for the little ones. They loved them. Madolyn now calls her "Manda Panda".

Avery loved swinging with Uncle Mitchy.

Braden wasn't shy at all when it came to swinging. He would be anyone's friend as long as you would swing with him, even a stranger like Mitch's roommate Alex.

Mom and Kate making some dessert for us after dinner.

Playing peek-a-boo with Braden.

After we put Madolyn and Avery to bed, Dad and I would go hit the water and slalom until dark. Dawn was nice enough to come and hold the flag and take pictures. The water was always nice and glassy from sunset to dark and there were few if any boats out to claim any of it.

We enjoyed the full moon which let us ski a little longer than usual.