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First Day ~ June

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Our first day of June was spent at my parents' lakehouse. The weather wasn't perfect, but it was pretty darned nice. Eli did lots of relaxing in the house and Brynne swam with her lake buddies for four hours straight. I read a lot, and sat out in the sun. Dawson and Taylar came down for the day. Papa took us to Skipper's for dinner, at Eli's request. Then the little kids and I spent the night.

The view from my chair on the deck of the house.

My dad out jugging for catfish.

Lots of reading!

I needed a little cat nap.

Dawson and Taylar arrived. End of my cat nap!

Some snacks before heading out to the water.

My mom's dog, Sonny.

The catfish haul.

Brrrr ... the water was cold! (like 60 degrees) But it didn't stop Brynne!

My mom reading.

Doing some sunning.

Brynne and her lake buddy, Rowan.

Waverunner time!

And they got a little wet.

Hour 3 1/2 of non-stop swimming.

The view of the house from the dock.

Dinner at Skipper's before Dawson and Taylar headed back home.

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