"Family" Vacation

We just got back from a week in Northern MN at a lake lodge with 3 other triplet families; 13 children and 8 adults. Two words explain it all: WE SURVIVED!! Seriously, we had some great fun, the weather was beautiful and sunny, and the lake was absolutely gorgeous and one of the cleanest lakes we have ever been on. The resort was perfect with lots of activities for all ages. Yes, there was a little madness at times but mainly it was truly enjoyable and the children had an absolute blast with all their favorite triplet friends.

The only bummer for me was that Dave was not there to share new memories with our family and it was very sad for me personally at times (ex: Dylan fished for the first time ever and caught his first fish). We missed daddy incredibly but he was definitley there in spirit and in our hearts! BUT, Grandma Ione fit in very well and even became known as the "SORRY" opponent to beat since she was a bit ruthless at the board game.

Here are some of the activities our group enjoyed:

Tubing & Skiing

Fishing

Pontooning

Bonfires & S'Mores

Activity hour for children M-Th with Ms. Lynn

Movie night for children

Kayaks & canoes

Water trampolines & water slides

The "Rock"

LOTS of swimming and beach time

Building sand castles

Volleyball

Grilling out

Cocktail hour(s)

Slumber party for the kiddos

Board games

Feeding tame ducks on the beach

Listening to the loons

Sunsets

Since we have over 450 photos just on our camera alone, we have some organizing to do before we can get more posted on this blog and on our KodakGallery account. Until then, we hope you enjoy just a few.