Dad and Hazel visit

What a wonderful vist we had with Dad and Hazel over the 4th of July. Tia, Sara, and I spent a week with them at the house they were borrowing on Lk Coeur D'Alene and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The cabin was more than comfortable and as great hosts, Dad and Hazel had prepared the cabin with lots of fun extras- warm smiles, good food, their boat equipped with a tube for riding in, etc.

We took the boat across the lake the first day to a small town where we all 5 rented bikes to tour the "rails to trails". Sara was too small for the childs size bike so they even rented us one of those neat half-bikes that attached to the back of her grandaddy's bike and away we all went! It was great! And the homemade icecream we all enjoyed at the end made for a perfect day.

The following days were perfectly sunny and the lake water was so warm, even two girls used to swimming in Indonesian warm weather had fun playing in the water toys with their Grandaddy.

Justin,Joy, Emma, and Audrey arrived a few days before the 4th and Hazel's two children, Sue, and Matt with his new wife Kasie (sorry if I spelled that wrong) came too. We all had fun getting to know each other a little while water skiing and tubing, relaxing on the dock, and eating more delicious meals together. Emma even got up waterskiing for her first time!! The cabin had enough room for all of us, except for Sue who got to sleep on the boat. :-) On the 4th, we took the boat out on the lake and watched the numerous fireworks displays all along the shore. A very relaxing way to celebrate our nation's independence.

Dad and Hazel's house renovations were complete as far as the new cement deck and roofing when we arrived and looked very impressive. The inside work began in full-swing on the Monday we left. I can't wait to see pictures when eveything is completed. Good luck Dad and Hazel!

Overall, we had a terrific visit and I think Dad and Hazel really appreciated getting all their "family" together over the 4th.

Thank you for everything Dad and Hazel! Paula