Today, Everett got an early birthday present from Grandma and Grandpa Nelson. John and Grandpa Duane put it together in the basement, first.



Then, at my request, moved it outside!
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Thank you!


Thank you!
View from the side of the patio. Aunt Jean set up this pool so the little ones could play near the house and avoid exposure to "swimmers itch" (thanks, Tracy!)
Everett, at the end of his first boat ride, just waking up. He slept about half the trip. he's sitting on Aunt Jean's lap, our amazing hostess!
Everett and I, at the end of the dock. If you know me, you know this is one of my absolute favorite places ever, and I was so happy to take Everett there this year. We just wish John could have been with us!
Aunt Jeans' boat. The neighbor got it up and running again, so it was pulling skiers and giving rides again!



Friday night, we went out to the lake with Patrick and Jayme. We set up camp and played cards in the camper because a storm was blowing over. Saturday was windy and we did some fishing, but spent some quality time in the camper off and on until evening, when the wind finally died down, making outdoor activities more pleasant. Sunday we spent most of the day on the lakeshore, fishing, swimming, and visiting.