Fun at the lakes

We spent a bit of time at lakes during the end of June and most of July.  I took the kids up to Mom and Dad's house when my great-uncle came for a visit.  The boys enjoyed playing in the big sand pile by the lake.  Since it's been so dry, Crystal Lake is a few feet out from the shore line.  But that made it easier to find rocks to throw into the water. :)   

We also make a trip up to the Indiana Dunes.  Nat, Jeremy, and Andy's parents met us there.  It was breezy and bit cooler that day, so it was a nice change of weather.  We couldn't go into the water due to strong rip currents, but that didnt' bother the boys much since all they wanted to do was play in the sand.  I dont have too many pics of that trip since my camera batteries died. :)

More recently, we spent another weekend at Crystal Lake.  While there, we drove up to Irish lake to visit the Zurcher's. Rob took us on a boat ride and then Alex even tubed a little (with Mommy and Daddy).   After dinner, the boys decided they wanted to fish.  Alex caught 3 fish!  They were biting as soon as you threw your line in, so it was great fun for the boys.  One of Alex's fish swallowed the hook pretty good, so Rob decided to show Alex how to clean a fish with that one.  :)
Once back at the Jackson's,  we just played in the sand again and went down the Bodle's waterslide.  Alex went last year, so it wasn't too hard to get him on a little tube to go down.  It helped that his friend, Colton, was there to go with him.   It took awhile, but Adam eventually went down too, but only with Mommy.  So not many pictures of us, since I was busy.  However, once Adam got going, he didnt' want to stop!  

The car ride home was pretty quiet, but we'll head back in a couple weeks to see Phil and Chelsey and say bye to Stu.  Can't wait for more fun at the lake!

ready for church

short walk down the lake to see the Creighton's

turtle eggs!

at the dunes

boat ride under a bridge

paddle boat ride