Thursday - July 15

 The kiddos slept in till 8:30, we had breakfast at the hotel and then back in the car for last leg of our long journey to Lake James.     We stopped only once at the NC Welcome Center and arrived at Blair's home just before 1:00.   We are thankful to deliver these precious grandchildren safe 'n sound back to their parents.!

Blair was happy to see her Mommy (Daddy is traveling till later tonight), Drew and Brady.   

Then we took Luke home and settled in with our stuff and unloaded his clothes and goodies.    Mike and Theresa (Mark's sister) are visiting from the Chicago area this week so good to see them.    Annette made some delicious flatbread pizzas and we hungry travelers chowed down.

Mark and I took a short nap - the ole bods just needed a little rest after all the go go go....and then we were off for a boat ride (Philip, Annette, Luke, Maeve, Theresa, Mark and me).    Beautiful day on the water but HOT!

Mommy and Maeve

Luke riding the airplane

Captain Philip

The siblings - Theresa and Mark

When we think about all the activities we packed in these past 9 days, well.........no wonder we are tired!   Ha!  But a fun tired for sure.   We enjoyed Niagara Falls, swimming, beach (2x), bowling, candy shop, popcorn store, ice cream, Cedar Shores water park, Cedar Point amusement park, the Arcade and of course, CATRINA!!!!    It's good to be back at the lake with our kiddos.    Michael arrived home later this evening and hope to see Ryan soon!