The 4th of July (Vacation Part I)

Every year we go up north for a week over the 4th of July with Ryan's family. It is always a lot of fun but this year in particular was so great. Grace and Jackson had a blast being around friends and cousins and enjoying the freedom of vacation. Ryan and I also managed to enjoy some free time as well as some time just the two of us. So here goes...


There was fishing...




And this beautiful rain-free rainbow...




Hammock time...




And boat rides...




There was buddy time...




And golfing...




There were sparklers...




And some good 'ol rough-housing...




There was berry picking...




And lily pad admiring.




There was dock sitting...




And more boat rides...




There were smores...




and dipping toes...




Water sliding...




A lot of swimming (Grace mastered swimming alone with a life jacket)...




And early peaceful mornings...




There was this surprise nap spot set up for me...




And sunsets...




And more fishing (even by me)...




Yes, it really was wonderful.