We were SO excited to be able to spend the 4th of July this year at the Summers' cabin! It has been 3-4 years since we had the opportunity to share in this family tradition, and we all made the most of our time there. The weather couldn't have been better (which when you live in Idaho you are grateful when there isn't snow in July!) and we played on the water for 3 days straight!
These rafts were a big hit with the kids, except for when Shawn decided to make tidal waves for these three by circling with the ski boat! Not very nice!
Jack especially enjoyed the rafts since he doesn't like anything fast - including boats, jet skis, etc. So he spent a lot of time rowing around the dock.
The top two play items were the tube and the knee board - all the kids loved and hated them at the same time. It always starts out smiles and then the faces turn into sheer terror at what is in store!
Even little Lyvie took her turn on the tube! She has a fearless streak that I hope she keeps - and she loves speed.
Sam has tried water skiing twice with no success but knee boarding turned out much better for him! He even got brave enough to start swaying back and forth and doing it one handed.
My favorite thing to watch - #1) because it's Shawn and #2) because he is really really good -
Max spent most of his time chowing down some sort of candy or treat! He literally fell asleep with his hand in a popcorn bag:)
Like father, like daughter - both goofy and love posing for pictures:
On the 4th of July Bill's Island holds a boat regatta and the boats come decorated for the occasion. Then we watch the fireworks on the boat. The kids were decked out in their homemade patriotic shirts and Max was taking this dress code very seriously and refused to take off his star glasses for over an hour!
Great minds think alike and Brigit and I accidentally wore the exact same outfit for the 4th!
Our last day of fun was floating down Box Canyon. The water was freezing but we had a great time taking in the beautiful scenery.
