Isabella is four years old!

We celebrated Ella's Birthday last weekend. Everyone had a great time!

On Friday there was a party at Ella's school. We got to see her classroom and meet her teacher as well as some of her friends.

This is a treat I made for Ella and Jack. Unfortunately E does not like "hot dogs or noodles." Jack liked them. Grandparents...just poke the spagetti through the hot dog and boil. Use easy cheese to decorate. The kids will think you are the only person in the world who thought of this!

Tommy rented the slide for the kids at E's party. Jack had to test it out several times before the party started.




The party had a circus theme...popcorn cupcakes by Sara.

There was a face painter at the party. the birthday girl got to go first. Check out her birthday outfit.

Little E, Jack, and Shirl at the party.

This circus tent looked great at the party. I built the frame... a lot of fun. Sara added the material. It turned out great. I love the little projects for the grandkids.

No shoes on the slide. Do you think all of the kids wore the right ones home?

More decorations...and prizes to take home...a great party!

Welcome!

The proud parents!

Cash was not wild about the clown nose.

What circus themed party would be complete without Elephant cookies by TuTu?

Ella...happy birthday...we love you.

This weekend at the Lake.

Beautiful weekend...cool nights in the thirties...mild and sunny in the low sixties during the day.

Saturday morning before Breakfast at the Tracks End...fog at the marina.




Really nice original boat...1955 Lonestar. Not many of them left. it appeared to have the original seats. Beautiful!

Halloween

This weekend Shirl and I went to the Lake to finish winterizing Dock Holiday. Last weekend we went to Louisville for Halloween.

Cash ready to trick or treat.

Jack the dragon.

Ella and Ava...little piggies




Ava at the petting zoo area

Jack getting serious!

Sunday at the track...Shirl's horse wins!

Shirl picks another winner!

Shirl, Tommy, Libby and Ava.

October Beach Out

We all enjoyed a fire, burning driftwood that would otherwise be floating in the lake next Spring.


Group shot, That is Champ on the left.

Seven houseboats particapated. From left to right... Jacks "R" Wild -

Dock Holiday- Tilton Hilton- Wet Vet- Getcha One II -Meter at the Bank-

and Someday. We also had visitors from C Dock.

Flags

Good luck Wednesday!!

This weekend at the lake.

My sister Tracy and sister-in-law Belinda had some girl time on Dock Holiday this week. My brother Todd and I arrived on Friday. We spent a lot of time in the water, had a few happy hours, and took a nice long cruise down the lake. It was good to spend time with family, and it was fun to crash the girl's party.



Shirl as always was a fantastic hostess. Tracy and Belinda had a great time.

Picture of "Babe" mid cruise.




Todd and Belinda at the helm.

Ted and Shirl... always happy to be at the lake.

Todd with his favorite koozie!

The twins.

The party girls.

Ella and Jack spend the weekend.

Ella and Jack spent three days and two nights on the boat, while Sara and Tommy spent some time celebrating their anniversary. Activities for the weekend included swimming, seedoo rides, feeding ducks, turtles, and fish, karaoke, Barbies, Leggos, ball tossing, dress up, hula hoop, and of course Kraft Easy Cheese on goldfish which the kids love. (something started last year and E and J requested it again) Shirley made some great food and made eating fun for the kids...who prefer grilled cheese to all other choices. Here are some pictures from the weekend. Thanks to Tommy and Sara for letting E and J visit Dock Holiday. We had a blast.

A little karaoke.

Jack takes Pop Pop for a Seedoo ride.

Ella and Pop Pop on the Seedoo

Jack doing the hula hoop on his wrist.

E with the BoatBarbies, who love to swim with her!

Feeding ducks, turtles, and fish...you can see that Jack would be in the lake if not held. Both are good about life jackets... Pop Pop's rule number one on the lake.

One of my favorite pictures ever of Jack. This is just pure Jack... the bump/ bruise on his head is from a fall he had while running down the hallway in the boat!

Shirl makes mealtime fun for the kids!

A nice walk on the dock.

The Floyds visit Dock Holiday

Everybody had fun! It is always good to have family visit, especially when they bring the grandchildren. Ella and Jack went swimming and played, and spent quality time with Mom and Dad as well as Pop Pop and Shirl. Good food, good conversation, a nice cruise on Dock Holiday, and quality family time...it does not get any better. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Pop Pop and Little E in the lake...just chillin.

Life guard on duty...grandbaby pool on the top deck

Tommy gets in on the dress up games...more to come.




Relaxing with the kids in the pool...

Thank you Shirl for your wonderful food this weekend, and for helping with E and J... and for taking pictures....and for being you!

Jack playing dress up with Shirl.

Ella gets in on the act.

J Bird ready for New Orleans!

Lunch time on the top deck.

E jumps to Pop Pop

Ella

Jack

Hula Girl! just like Shirley...