We have not been to the lake as much as we would have liked this summer, for various reasons. We went to North Carolina to visit my sister-in-law and her husband and 3 beautiful children, I was in Boston getting (hee, hee) a prosthetic device (I prefer calling it a lens) made for my eye, and we're still trying to get our basement in livable condition (which I've almost given up hope on)! So, we don't have many pictures from the lake and this is the only one of Andrew and me that's not totally goofy. Others have me biting his ear, double chins, and lots of just being silly!
The lake for us is a time to forget about everything going on at home and just veg. We stay up late, sleep in, read, go for walks and sometimes water ski/tube. The latter of which can only be done if my father-in-law or uncle are there, because they don't trust Andrew to drive the boat (totally ridiculous, but what can you do when you're not helping pay for or fix it?)! Andrew's parents also bring out their ATV's and we've gone for a few long treks on them to visit beaver dams, see wildlife and explore secret beaches (which my mother-in-law was disappointed to find out are not actually secret). I find being at the lake rejuvenating and relaxing. We also play a lot of games, which I think I like more than Andrew. You see, being the youngest child with two sisters significantly older than me, meant they were past the game phase when I got there. My parents didn't have time to play games, and the only cousin my age didn't live very close. So, I'm trying to make up for my game deprivation at 26 by playing games any chance I get. I also feel it's my duty to play them with the younger cousins now, so they don't have the pain and agony later in life - because I know what that feels like ;)
All in all, the lake is beautiful, fun, restful and a place to unwind and regenerate for the busy week ahead. This weekend, we're only able to make it for 1 day/1 nite, but it's the first time I'll be there with friends, and I'm so excited and pumped! See ya Saturday John and Em!!
9.13.2006
The Lake
Posted by Ali Kat at 9:57 a.m.
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5 comments:
hey - its good to see you've finally joined all of us cool people (yes, that includes me) in the blogging world!
Hey Alison! I love the lake too, although we don't have a regular gettaway spot. That picture of you and Andrew is super cute.
I love your blog! I'll read yours if you read mine! :)
Hi Alison!
I also love that photo of you and Andrew; such cuties. John and I are really excited to join in the lake fun! Thanks for checking out my own geeky blog, I'll put a link to yours on mine right now xxxxx
So where in North Carolina did you visit?
My sister-in-law lives in Greensboro. We also went to Myrtle Beach for two days. It's beautiful there! So much green and so many gorgeous trees. They live kind of in the country - I don't know what you call it, but they have a huge yard and beautiful house. Where are you?
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