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Lake Time 2016

This summer we made a concerted effort to spend more time at the lake.  I would say we did pretty good at it.  In past summers, we always ended up feeling like we didn't utilize it as much as we should have.  So, here are a few pics to highlight some of the times we were out there.


We went down one weekend with my sisters and my cousin Gabe from Chattanooga.  Gabe has 4 kids all under the age of 9.  So, they are always fun...here they all are on the float

This was from a separate weekend when Nell, Dave, Sloane, and new baby Tessa were there...we went on an evening boat cruise.  Always fun.

Boat selfie

Feeling the breeze through her hair


Cousins - Elaina loves being a "big" cousin more than just about anything.


We got to go down one weekend with Elaina best friend, Kaitilyn

Paddleboarding.....



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