Vacation

We're home. It is a little disappointing. Honestly, it feels like we just packed the car to head off on vacation at Robinson Lake and now we're back home. This is the first year that Ryan and I had to worry about packing for another human being and boy was that different. Not only did it make our checklist longer, but it also made the Honda Accord seem that much more packed to the gills. We (I) really need to become more efficient packers. The first few days seemed rather long, but I think that was because we had to get acclimated to the new, slower vacation routine. The last half of the week was anything but slow. Each day seemed to go by quicker than the last, until we found ourselves packing things back into the Honda to head home. There were so many wonderful things about our vacation that it seems only fair that I share my list with you: Robison Lake, the weather, play area for kids, decent cottages (although I will say they are just cottages - not as clean as home), cousins to play with, husbands who play with their children, aunts/uncles - sisters/brother-in-laws, friends, food, conversation, fishing, warm lake water (Lizzie loved it)...and the list could go on. It was great to share our vacation with Uncle Matt, Aunt Kim, cousins Dylan and Cassidy, as well as Mr. Nate & Mrs. Lisa Burgess. Mr. Nate & Mrs. Lisa are expecting their first baby in November, so they thought that it would be a good idea to get some real life experience by spending a week with kids who range in age from 4 months to 2 1/2 years old. I think that they had a fun time and are still excited about having their own little one to run around...at least that is what they told us. Lizzie did so well on vacation. She absolutely loved the water and being outdoors. Ryan and I were so amazed at her ability to adapt to her new surroundings. We praise God for a wonderful vacation!