Another Day at the Lake

We were able to spend another afternoon out at the lake, relaxing.  This time Himbeere and his friend went with us.  He volunteered to load the kayaks in his truck; much easier than hooking up the trailer and using it. 

We got out there and put some burgers on to grill - the kids hit the water almost as soon as we got there, especially since lunch had to cook a bit before it was ready.

We found a shady table and got the grills going.  We used the one there at the park but we also brought our own little portable grill.  It does quite nicely. Having two grills going got lunch ready all the quicker.

It was a near perfect day for playing at the park, nice temperature, slight breeze, overcast sky.  Everything an August day can offer.  There were a few others around but not so many that we couldn't keep adequately distanced.  I guess that's something we have to watch now days.

So we chatted while the burgers cooked and pretty soon it was all ready to eat.  The younger kids had worked up enough of an appetite that they were willing to get out of the water to eat.

Good food, good times.

We took our Bocce Ball game and, after lunch, those that didn't head back to the water played some Bocce Ball.

First you throw out a little while ball and then everyone tosses their balls to see who can get closest to the white ball.  Some interesting strategies going on. 

It was pretty fun. 

Blaubeere brought her dutch oven and made a cobbler in the grill, among the coals.

She said it was the first time she had actually made it herself.  I thought it turned out really good, really yummy.

Then it was everyone in the water.

A great way to cool off.

Pretty soon the kayaks were in the water, too.  That sometimes includes some shenanigans, but everybody was having fun.

Wet times, good items.

Himbeere's friend had never been in a kayak before.  She didn't do too bad at all, didn't capsize or anything like that.

It all made for a very nice afternoon.  We might have to make this a habit.