Loving Life at the Lake: Thanksgiving Style

Benjamin's first Thanksgiving was a huge success!

It was filled with great food, sweet family, and lots of lake fun.

My parents did an amazing job making sure everyone was well fed and taken care of.

My Dad made a huge fire for us to lite the first night. Since it gets dark so early it was super nice to have a fun place to sit, watch stuff burn, and talk.

Benjamin really enjoyed watching the flames.

Cousin Love.

Pop Love.

... and another kind of love. :)

Their adoptive daughter Audrey. Turkey Day came and Luke couldn't wait to dress up to celebrate.

I. Mean. Seriously?!

Precious.

Benjamin made sure he was super cozy for outside morning coffee time.

Good thing his Daddy was there to keep him warm.

(Note: Tiny Hank in the background.)

Audrey had a matching outfit in pink.

Turkey Day was filled with lots of bocce ball...

Rocky rides...

Drinks on the deck...

and exploring.

It is amazing how children know exactly what NOT to touch!

Uncle Brian did a great job documenting Benjamin's discovery.

Love me some Luke time.

Food is always a way to lure him in. :)

It wouldn't be a lake trip without my Dad finding a 'project.'

Luke and Benjamin enjoyed watching Pop cut down the tree.

I think it's safe to say Benjamin had a blast!

I love that our children will grow up going to Tula and Pop's Lake House.

Not only is it another place they will call home, it is a place they will learn to love the simple things in life.

They will learn to find joy in the unexpected.

Something like... sitting in a wheel barrel with your best buddy.