Lake Wallenpaupack

We just got back from an awesome vacation at Lake Wallenpaupack. We went up with Mom mom and Pop-pop and visited with some old family friends who live up there year round. Our friends, Tom and Janice had us over to their place on the lake all day sunday. It is like a water wonderland with all the stuff to do. Then they let us use their boat for the rest of our vacation at the house we were staying at on the lake. Janice also let the boys care for and ride her three beautiful horses. Grace was very nervous at first, then loved them. We are so grateful for their generosity and friendship. The lake is gorgeous and huge (13 miles long and 52 miles of shoreline). We did so much in 5 days!
*boating
*wave runners
*swimming
*kayaking
*tubing
*water skiing
*eating smores
*playing with fire (Aidan wanted me to add that one)
*docking and swimming to little island
*riding, brushing and feeding horses
*evening boat cruise (my favorite)
*celebrating Aidan's 8th birthday
*fishing

The kids had an absolute blast and Grace did some bonding with Mom mom and Pop-pop. Our first night there (after 2 weeks of sleep issues) she slept through the night in the pack and play! Go figure! She napped well, ate well, and was pleasant most of the trip. She is starting to accept my parents and was not clingy much at all. She really enjoyed herself and loves being outdoors. The boat was not her favorite place to be, but we think that was due to the life jacket. We walked in the front door yesterday and the clingy, crying, whining behavior started along with a bad night sleep. I don't quite get it, but I guess she was just coming down off the vacation high we were all on. Now it is back to reality for a while, but here are some pics....

Aidan walking on water!







Grace loves all dogs, even those that look like bears!



Brad the Human Raft