Monday, August 31, 2015

Lake-ing


Last night we got back from another great weekend at the lake - our last one of the season.  We arrived just in time for cocktail hour on Friday night and enjoyed our relaxing weekend.  Last week was a hectic one amongst the family and everyone was exhausted as well as ready for a cocktail and relaxing. Last week's occurrences brought in some out of town family and we had a larger than normal group which was fun and very like old times when we were kids - there were about 15 of us total and everyone enjoyed the extended family time.

All day on the dock, some time relaxing on the couches in front of the TV's, long cocktail hours and time spent on the porch, a big champagne brunch, walks with the pups, s'more making over the burner and most of all great family time with lots of laughs.


Because sometimes when Friday night hits all you want is a delicious pizza.  And time on the bouncy chairs.


The weather was gorgeous all weekend long - low humidity, a nice breeze and very bright skies.


The two biggest fans of the lake house spent the majority of the day IN the water.


There's a big rock not too far from our dock that everyone always swims out to (Nash made the trip this time too) so Derek's not walking on water… just standing on the rock.  We have two water toys that the dogs could chase for hours (well, mainly Nash - Stella is more into wading and swimming in little circles).


She finally dried off by the time the sun went down…


Some of the family went on a booze cruise while some of us got cocktail hour set up on the porch.  There was about  15 of us up there and the porch was at capacity.



We've been trying to make s'mores all summer long but get too full or too tired or something like that but we finally got around to it and all gathered around the burner and enjoyed the gooey treats.


Sunday morning brunch was more food than we could have even imagined (I was too ready to eat it to remember to take any pictures) and it's not a bad way to kick off the day with a mimosa and lake view.  We had all the fixings like the brunch used to be "back in the day." 


It's a very peaceful setting to take a walk in - we enjoyed a long one to burn off some of those extra brunch calories.


My sidekick found a shady place to relax from all of her swimming.


The boys had a successful fishing outing which resulted in the catch of a catfish.


If these aren't the looks of too extremely happy pups then I don't know what is.


The boat got a lot of action with plenty of ski runs.


One of my favorite places - we stayed much later than expected and got the full use out of a great summer day.



I think last night everyone was feeling like the pups were here (how cute are they cuddling together?!)


Past lake weekends this summer… 
On the lake
Fourth-ing at the lake




40 comments:

  1. Lake-ing is just the best, right?!?!? So glad you had a great last weekend, but so sad it was the last weekend of the season and year :(! Love all of your fabulous pictures, the lake is os beautiful!

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  2. Sounds like an amazing weekend!! 15 of you guys total - how fun!! Looks like the pups really did have the best time :) Hope you have a great Monday! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. Love that you guys got in a great last lake weekend (altho BOO to it being the last one...NOOOOOO!!) Hope you guys are all relaxed and ready for the week ahead!

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  4. Looks like you guys had a fabulous last weekend on the lake! Your happy hour food looks SO yummy! Holy cow...and 15 people?! That is awesome!

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  5. Oh man, I'm jealous... There are few things I love more than a weekend at the lake! Do y'all own the lake house?

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  6. Awww!! The picture of the pups!!! Looks like an AMAZING weekend!! I'm just amazed at how you all make a group of 15 look so easy!!!

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  7. I LOVE lake days!! There's just something about them. I grew up at the lake so I miss being able to do those things all summer. We did go out on the boat with friends yesterday which was a great way to finish off summer.

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  8. loving all the lake pics! you make me wanna drop everything and take a trip!

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  9. Looks like y'all had the perfect weekend at the lake to end summer! I love that y'all finally got to make smores, especially since they're such a great tradition! I love seeing the pups enjoying the lake! I feel like they might like it more than y'all do!

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  10. Such a fun weekend. The dogs look like they are in Heaven!! Y'alls appetizers look amazinggg!

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  11. What an amazing weekend! Sad it's your last lake weekend for the year but looks like you guys went out with a bang! Yay for smores! Happy Monday!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  12. Such a fun weekend, it looks like the pups were even tired after spending a few days near the water! Xo, Stephanie

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  13. Looks like the perfect weekend at the lake, and I can't get over how adorable all the puppy-swimming pictures are! All that food looks amazing, and yay for s'mores! I say you guys squeeze in another weekend or 2 before fall hits ;-)

    Cheers to a fabulous week!

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  14. looks like you had an amazing weekend!! I have back to back weddings the next few weeks so I don't know when (or if) ill get to make it back to the lake this season!

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  15. Looks like a fab weekend! That spread of food has made me hungry!! You guys sure look like you know how to have a fun time! :-)

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  16. Looks like it was a great weekend at the Lake. Even though it was the last weekend, it looks like you all had a wonderful time. Great way to end the summer.

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  17. What a beautiful, fun weekend!

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  18. Wow, looks like an amazing weekend!!! What an awesome spot for you and your family!!

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  19. Looks like a great weekend! Makes me want some smores stat!

    xo, Carly - soak and simmer

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  20. Looks like a wonderful "last" wknd of Summer. It's always fun to be in a beautiful place, surrounded by family, and lots of good food. I'm glad you got the smores this time!

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  21. Love lake life! What lake is this?

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  22. So much fun!! Love the doggies, looks like they had a blast! Yay for s'mores!!

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  23. That looks like a fabulous weekend at the lake! My parents live on the lake (now…of course not when I was growing up, boo!) and we absolutely love going to visit them. Lake like is the best!!!

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  24. What a fun lake weekend- looks like the pups had a lot of fun and all of that food looks divine!! Is that proscuitto and melon that I spy??

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  25. Your lake weekends look like so much fun - and so relaxing! Looks like the best way to finish off the summer!

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  26. Looks like a blast! I love lake weekends. All that food looks amazing and smores make me happy :)

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  27. A picture-perfect weekend - glad it was such a great last weekend at the lake for you guys!

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  28. such a fun weekend. My parents have a place on a lake and sadly, we've only made it up there twice this summer. here's to hoping we'll make it up there this weekend and have just as much fun as you guys had!

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  29. Aaaah, your final lake weekend of the summer... bittersweet, I'm sure! I don't know about you, but I'm completely STOKED for fall! I started burning my Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle this weekend, and I'm ready for this hot weather to take a hike!

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  30. Sounds like a perfect weekend! That happy hour spread looks amazing!

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  31. So fun!!! LOVE lake weekends!! They are the best!!

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  32. I love lake weekends! I can't believe it's time for them to be over! That cocktail hour spread looks so delicious!

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  33. Pizza is perfect on Fridays! The lake looks super fun! I love how Stella gets in the water too!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  34. you had me at the post title! SO fun! This looks like a fabulous time had by all! xo

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  35. What a fun and relaxing weekend - the kind you just want to rewind and enjoy again :) Have a great week!!

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  36. The lake house sounds like the perfect weekend getaway plus good food, family, furbabies and drinks! I think that sounds amazing!

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  37. Oh my gosh this looks SO FUN!! It makes me even more excited for my beach trip next weekend! We plan to do all the fun things y'all did! :) And those appetizers look AH-MAZING!! What exactly are the things you have on the toothpicks? They're so colorful and delicious looking! Glad you had a great weekend at the lake girlie! :)

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  38. So much fun! I spent more times looking at the pictures than the text! Love lake time and smore time!

    liz jo @ sundays with sophie

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  39. Can I join you next time??? This looks like the perfect relaxing weekend. And those smores! Yaas.

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  40. What a perfect place to spend your weekend! And all that yummy food... :)

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