4th of July at the Lake!

We spent 4 days at Lake James at my mother's cottage.  The boys and their families joined us plus Luke's wife (Susi) had her family from Germany there for the week.  It was really great to have everyone together.  We always miss our Courtney and Zach.  We would love for them to join us.  Family is Forever is one of our sayings!

We were all excited for Nick & Autumn to arrive with Sweet Nolan.  Luke & Susi (and her family) were there already when we arrived.  Lots of fun!

 

Luke & Susi and her family from Germany.  They had limited English but we could tell they were having a good time.  We really enjoyed them coming and always love company at the lake.

 Watermelon is Cate's favorite food! Well next to chicken & rice! 

 Nolan loves Uncle Josh! 

 Our oldest son Luke with Nolan and Grandma Carol.  Journey gets in on the action.

 Grandma and Grandpa sure love Nolan time.  He's the best boy ever!

Susi brough sparklers and our kids were thrilled.  Thanks Ate Susi!

 

 Sunsets on Lake James are beautiful.  God is an amazing artist!

 Breakfast time.  Did you say bacon?  Yes please!

Some of the gang getting ice cream at the local Zesto's. 

Did I say the sunsets were beautiful?  I meany really magnificent!

Lots of beautiful smiles!

Boat time !  Who's first for the tube?

 

I guess Josh is our tuber for the moment!  Hang on Josh!

 

 Grandma Carol with Autumn and Nolan!

 Snacks on the boat!  What else you got Mom?

 

 Nolan's favorite seat!

 

What are these boys looking at?  If you ever can't find Josh just look for Nick or Nolan.  Josh will be there somewhere! 

Cate and Grandma Carol on a boat ride!  Cate wasn't really mad.  She really was having fun!

 Coloring time for Nolan & Cate!

 

 Oh!  It is birthday time.  Luke and Grandma are having a birthday this week!  Happy Birthday!

Everyone loves DQ ice cream cakes!  Can't go wrong with one of these!

  Susi and Luke with Holger, Sonny, and Monika.  Susi's parents and brother from Germany!

 

Me and my birthday boy.  32 years ago God blessed me with my first son and he has been such a joy!.  I love you Lucas Samuel Clark!

 Nick, Nolan, Autumn, Josh & Cate.

 

Look at these faces!  Is God not so very very good!  I am honored to be mommy and grandma to these guys.  Love you 3!

 

 

 

Choosing joy,

Chris & crew