One of the best things to do at the lake is to get out on it. We love to take the boat out and enjoy the water. It makes the kids, big and little , happy. Caleb has not yet been captain this time, but he does a good job. It is now Olvier's turn and he is learning to steer clear of other boats and go around buoy's. We have had our ice cream and are heading out for the evening in these pictures.

As I've said before, Ava's mother, Brittanie, finds all the fun places to take her. In this layout, I'm not sure where they were; but as usual, Ava is having a good time.

I started this some time ago, not on purpose, but it was I who turned this counter into a stage. I'm glad I did. It has been a lot of fun. It didn't take long. On the day they arrived, July 4th, Caleb jumped up there. I enjoy the freedom we have to enjoy things like this without beating ourselves up over it. And I enjoyed making this layout so that we can remember these years.

Brittanie and Billy know how to do it up right. They made July 4th come alive. Take a look at this.

One thing I really like about the triplets is their sense of humor. They really tickle me. I loved my grandfather for that and my dad and now my grandchildren, the triplets. Laughing is good most of the time...and it is the best medicine. Sometimes, I have to try really hard to keep from saying something I think is funny when it is not appropriate. Thank goodness that doesn't happen too often.

The trip from Colorado is a long one and they wanted their bikes, since they are all riding together now. So this is what they did... Don't know if I've ever seen that many bikes racked on the back of a car before. Sad that they didn't get a chance to ride them while they were here. The weather was unusualy rainy for July. I hope they are getting a lot of use while they are still in Ohio visiting Beth's side of the family. All these pictures were taken that first day they were here, July 4.

This picture was taken last month. Ava surely does love her cheesecake. I have to say, so do I. Now that is all I can think of...cheesecake. Yummmmmmmy