Get away

Every summer, the Lamis clan heads up north for a family get away and this summer it was that much more special and needed. Chet's mom is still battling her neuro disease (effect of her cancer) which has painfully robbed her of her "normal" life. We are happy to be by her side and grateful of any time we can spend with her, surrounded by family.

As the cousins get older, they play so well together. With a fishing lake steps from the back door, ALL they did was fish. I was happy to watch them thoroughly enjoy something so much even though fishing is not my thing and quite boring to watch. :) The kids sat by the lake with a pole in hand from sun up to sun down.

 

 

Brennan and Bella in their fishin' spot- in an anchored boat! 

 

Someone (Bella) needs to work on her fishing stance! 

 Somehow she still caught a bunch!

Madison and Julia's spot

Taylor and Madison showing off their catch!

Madison helping Camille fish. Love the cousin love!

Chet, Brennan and Angie fishing 

 

Our rule with our girls is that they must respect and learn the sport if they want to fish. We believe that they should get their hands dirty AND learn how to humanely treat the fish if tossed back into the lake. They weren't happy that Daddy didn't do all the hard work but learned the sport and came to appreciate it. 

BUT nobody (including the men) enjoyed removing these tough, spiny catfish from the hook! Chet unsuccessfully tried to convince his Dad to do the hard work too!

I might not enjoy the sport but LOVE this view!

And these views...

 

Our little fashionista rocking it in the woods! Oh dear! :) 

 

Brave Aunt Beth for taking the kids on a boat ride!

 

 Our turn next! Our girls were scared of falling in and it didn't help that Chet liked to rock the boat and act like we got stuck in the reeds. 

 

Can you see the fear?!

We took a break from fishing to play in the sprinklers and ride in the back of the truck (fun for these city kids!).

Next stop- the local go karts!
 

 
Papa and Isaac

 BJ and Bella

 Angie and Keeley

Love this smiling face!

and this family! 

and these cute kids!

Brennan, Bella, Camille, Keeley, Taylor, Madison, Isaac, and Julia

Oh, and to join our cool club, you must own a silver truck or SUV! ;)