Weekend at Lakeside

We spent the weekend at Lakeside for an anniversary party for my aunt and uncle. I don't even know how to explain this place-it's right on Lake Erie, and I kinda felt like we were in the movie "Dirty Dancing." It's a gated little town or community with all kinds of cabins and houses to rent. There's also a hotel you could stay at too. There's events going on all day long things at the church, or also classes-I swear there were dance classes (which was what made me think of "Dirty Dancing!"). There were also boating classes and a bunch of other things too. Every evening at the auditorium there was a show which is all included in the daily price that you pay to get into the community. (That did add up fast). The two nights we were there there was a magic show from some apparently famous magician (we didn't get to go to that one), and there was the OSU alumni band playing a concert. That was pretty cool-Emily loved to see the instruments and listen to them play. Although she did keep asking about the Wiggles-I don't know-the girl's obsessed! It was just a neat place to stay though. Everyone walks around or rides golf carts-kids are riding their bikes all over-a safe place to just let them roam. There were a few restaurants and shops to hang out at. We had the best homemade donuts that I think I ever have had in my life-delicious!!! It was almost like a step back in time-just really neat place! Anyways-I got a bunch of pictures to share!

Pretty sunset-who'da thought Lake Erie could be so pretty!

Emily hasn't been to the beach since she was a baby!

OK, so it's not quite the same as Charleston, but it'll do for now!

She had a good time playing-and at least learned what a "beach" was!

It was hard to get her away from playing.

The next day we took the ferry up to Put-In-Bay. Emily wasn't too sure about the boat ride to get there.

Lots of golf carts on the island. That's Grammy and Aunt Shell riding in front of us. The kids were both in car seats it was so cute-they loved it!! I wish I had a picture of them in their seats....maybe Aunt Shell does....

Emily and Saylor were playing well together. Emily grabbed his hand and was taking him all over the place.

They look like they're up to something here!

Worn out from the day-snuggling with Papa.

She was much more excited for the ride back-we went up top where we could feel the breeze!

Emily still hasn't figured out how self-portraits work.

She had so much fun on the boat with the wind in her face!

She was trying to catch it in her mouth too-hysterical to watch!

Saylor and Emily walking with Grammy and Papa to the anniversary party.

Just missed the kiss.

Just playin'.

We had a great trip up there. It was so good to see family-and for a good reason too-40 year anniversary!! We're already thinking about plans to go up there next summer!