rice lake - summer of 2013.

first of all, i would like to give a shout out to the importance of photos.

i am forever grateful for the ability to capture moments.

i have such a terrible memory and if it weren't for photography, i would not remember a lot of the details or even major moments for that matter.

it really has been fun for me to go back through these pictures i took while i was home this summer...little reminders of how much fun i had and how much i adore my family and friends. 

also, the pure joy on kids' faces...i love that. 

okay, this post = trip to rice lake.

pam and darryl always graciously open their lake home up to all of us...and it is always a good time. 

 amelia got our attention for this next trick....'you guys, watch what i'm going to do...you watching?!'.

here it is:

a simple walk off the dock...always effective.

and then there is hendrix...how sweet is he?

 something about dogs in their old age...i just love it...calm and sweet, now that is what i like. 

so far, i think i've managed to be a part of emery's birthday each year.

all this girl needs for her bday is a cupcake, a little special attention on her, and she's a happy camper :)

 my gift for her was a 'color your hair/nail polish kit'.

totally up emery's alley...i think i did well :)

i mean, ruby was even interested.

these pictures of these two?! LOVE.

 ruby's jump trick:

I'm ready for another rice lake weekend.