September Begins and the Cottage
We jumped at another chance to go to the cottage this year, given that the previous visit had had an understandably somber tone.
Grampa Dave and Grandma Marcia were not around for one of the days when we arrived at the cottage on September 1st. It was interesting because I don’t think I’ve ever tried to tackle the cottage without them. At one point I looked up, and my crew was taking care of some items on the deck, I was grilling dinner — and I realized we were doing just fine. See this image larger.
The next morning (September 2nd) was beautiful! See this image larger.
Like seriously beautiful! See this image larger.
Somebody must have asked Nina how a French Poodle barks? See this image larger.
The kids started their own band this weekend! See this image larger.
Nina makes a cookie on the iPad. No, not a real cookie. See this image larger.
Time to take a little dip! See this image larger.
Ian brought some weaponry. See this image larger.
My awesome family. See this image larger.
I like the occasional serious shot; she’s so pretty! See this image larger.
*This thing’s no fun, show me how it works, Gramma* See this image larger.
*Say, this IS fun! Thanks!* See this image larger.
Ian and Mommy strolling around. See this image larger.
“Lookit we got!” See this image larger.
Nina with a feisty smile! See this image larger.
Snuggling with Mommy. See this image larger.
Grandma Marcia suggests a duet! See this image larger.
*Who DOESN’T know this tune? I know we do! Aaaay Beeee Ceeee Deee–* See this image larger.
“Yaay!” See this image larger.
Grampa Dave puts together a much more microphone-like shape with some foam bumpers and a golfball, and immediately the ham/drama-factor is out the window. *THE HILLS ARE ALIIIIIIIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUUUUUSIIIIIIIIQUE*See this image larger.
*Who knows the theme from Star Trek? OOOOOH Uhhhhh Ohhh OOO Ohh Oooo Uhhhhhhhhhh… uhhh oooo UUUHHHHHH Ooh uh ooh uh uh uhhhhh* See this image larger.
Ian enjoys a special boat-ride! See this image larger.
We saw a cool boat while we were out. See this image larger.
He held on tight and we bounced around out on the river… we got to see a freighter super up-close! Thanks Grampa Dave! See this image larger.
September 3rd, Ian used the foam letters that were available to make a costume, of sorts. See this image larger.
I think he said he was a scuba diver. See this image larger.
Time for a cruise! Thanks guys! See this image larger.
The Island Princess waves to her subjects! See this image larger.
Mommy glances back and gives me a smile. I love that smile. See this image larger.
Out on the river, we spy a loon hanging out (sort of) around a very special place in the water. See this image larger.
Daddy’s girl again! Happens once in a while, and makes me very happy! See this image larger.
The best kind of ride home starts like this. Thanks for a great weekend, Grampa Dave and Grandma Marcia! See this image larger.
