finale

Our final weekend up at Big Star for the year is usually Labor Day weekend. It was this year and it was BEAUTIFUL outside. We CHERISH our MEMORIES this summer with grandpas and grandmas, aunts and uncles, and cousins too.

The memories we'll have for a LIFETIME.

In the 'backyard' at the cottage with (from the left) Lauryn, Stephanie, Summer, Savana, Grandma Judy,

Grandpa Don, and Logan.

Jumping - falling - running - walking like your 90 years old (my favorite - this one comes with GIGGLES!) - tripping - cannon ball - pencil drop - holding hands

So many ways one can get into the lake.

ALL good FUN.

Stephanie and cousin Lexi, 16 months. Steph LOVED laying out FLAT in this chair.

Quite the BEACH BABE.

A neighbor passed this bathing suit on to Savana last week. That skirt on there is ADORABLE...she knew it too!

Now if it will just fit her next year...

That Lexi fits right in.

She is WELL LOVED by those 3 girls.

More cousin fun. Some final swimming with Ella, Britton, Karley, Summer, and Lauryn.

Look how BIG they are!

That comes with so many mixed feelings. We CHERISH each weekend with them at the lake and each day here at home. We strive to CHERISH the times they need to be told to pick up their own socks fifteen times and even each day (yes, each day) when something is broken or spilled. We CHERISH being able to put them in bed and tuck them in safe and cozy each night, singing songs and reading countless books

...the list is LONG.

CHERISH.

A great word for the Labor Day weekend

FINALE.