Such busy lives...no time to even update the blog until today.
New siding on both the east and west walls was one of the projects this year.
And naturally, new wood means.....................
More staining.................
Thank you Jennifer for all your hard work...you too Patrick!
Tyler & Jackie and A. Cathy were a few of the first guests this year . The water was definitely brrrrrrr quality even if it was July.
The next project was moving the jacuzzi from the boathouse up the hill to cottage level.
Heave ho....guys.
It's in...it works ...and it's mouseless!
Grandpa and I were very fortunate to have almost all the grandchildren visit us.
Dylan, Ty, Paige, Grandpa and Noah.
Noah remembered Patrick's lessons on snorkeling.....
Grandpa was kept very busy inflating the inflatables , driving the boat and starting the bonfires!
We all enjoyed hiking near the riding stables.
Paige managed to get up on Erin's wakeboard....
Then she topped that with swimming to the island....
And no visit would be complete without tubing...Grandpa style...
Noah got in on the fun and the challenge was on....
Dylan had a good time and managed to stay on the tube despite Grandpa's attempts at dunking him.
Baxter Boo felt left out.... so
Jennifer took him for a swim....
Yes, that's me on the kayak but I am not posting the pictures of my exiting this craft....(for my eyes only)
This pictures says it all, " bye for another year"
ideas for a new tree topper..
a safer solution was found
Some of her gifts were chic and stylish...
others were practical and sturdy.
And on Christmas morning there was a special "doggie" cane for the "boo".
Santa brought housecoats and
indestructable rock lights and
unique mats for the front or back door and
we got a Wii and
he even remembered a towel or two...
Thanks for the great year...now off to warmer temperatures to welcome 2010! 
