We were finally able to go to the local lake for the first time! It was a gathering for my Meetup moms group and I knew Emily would love it. Emily was eager to get in the water as soon as we arrived...

and I watched her from the shore while I gave Everett a bottle - as he hung off of me in the Baby Bjorn. It was quite a sight I am sure.

Once Everett was done eating, we went out in the water to give Emily a "limit line" (she was not allowed to go past me).

I was much more relaxed after I got in the water and limited Emily's swimming depth but unfortunately, all of the other moms were on the shore. Bummer.

At one point I did come in a little and asked one of the ladies to get a picture of us. Everett is the one under all of the laundry on my chest.

Then I just watched Emily swim around and enjoyed the beautiful day.

About an hour and a half after we arrived Emily got a big gulp of lake water and was done swimming - perfect timing. I laughed as we went back to all of our stuff (in the great beach cart provided there). I mean, everyone else had their umbrellas up, chairs and blankets out. Not me. No time for lounging when water is involved!

After a quick rinse at the showers I let Emily get in the beach cart to save myself time and the effort required to put on her still sandy water shoes.

But, I traded that for the effort it took to get everything back up the hill to the car.

And when we got there... Everett was still sleeping.

I think that means everyone enjoyed the time at the lake!
Beautiful day at the lake! Great cart, certainly made it easier going up that hill! Great pictures as always.
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What a great lake! Looks like Emily had fun!
ReplyDeleteHey that looks like a fun outing! Beautiful setting...Emily's fearlessness does make me a little nerdus though!
ReplyDeleteBig squeeze ~mimi
Brave mama for going out with both of them on your own!
ReplyDeleteOh my - you are so brave! I don't think I would have attempted bringing my little baby to the lake - you're such a good mommy! Too bad the other mommies were hanging out on shore!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun group to be a part of! Looks like everyone had a good time :)
ReplyDeleteThat does look like fun! And by the looks of it, the water seems clear! I'm with you...no time for lounging when water's involved! I'm glad it was a good time!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laura- what a sweet and brave mom you are. What till next summer when you have two mobile swimmers... It will be a few years before we can be those moms on the shore or even better the onles in the chairs with their books!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great lake trip, Emily! You are very lucky that your Mommy is brave and will venture out into the water with you...silly other mommies hanging on the shore!
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