Thursday, August 25, 2016

Summer Fun and this mom is READY for a regular schedule to resume. Hello school!



My last post, little over a month ago, was from an overwhelmed place. I am happy to say that I have not been lying on the sofa eating bon bons ever since, but rather have been very busy having fun! I'll give you a quick recap and hope to get back on regular blogging track as Jack starts his senior year of high school tomorrow and Molly begins her new "work" schedule (which looks a little different this year).

These pictures will be nothing new to my FB friends, but to those of you who just follow my blog, you will understand that we have been on the move and having some great adventures. Life has been good for sure!

Shortly after my mini meltdown, our family drove up to Flathead Lake in Montana near Glacier National Park for a Bell family reunion. No bugs, perfect lake temperature for all the boating sports, beautiful weather, yummy food and beverages and the perfect place for me to celebrate turning 50 years old. I will save writing a separate blog post about my surprise 50th that many girlfriends gave to me at home before we left. It was SO special and I'll encourage you all to celebrate a friend the same way.

Anyway, back to Flathead Lake.

Jack doing a headstand on the paddle board.

Our morning coffee view from the house.

One of my favorite 50th birthday presents.

Molly tried a puff of the cigar AND a sip of beer and said "Yuck" to both :)

LOTS of time spent on the boat.

Wake Boarding: You drop the line and surf the wave. Very fun.


Getting to the top hammock was VERY interesting to watch.

Night Wake Surfing



Upon our return home, I had one week to prepare for a gathering of fun high school friends. I will save those pictures and stories for another blog to be posted soon. Molly is excited to have a daily schedule again and I am looking forward to the same!