L-I-V-I-N WITH THE LINDSEY'S

Monday, September 30, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

So since Mack didn't get to go with us to Canada, he and Hudson drove to VA the week before Labor Day. It was pretty hard to let my little guy go! They had so much fun and I got to fly up to VA for the weekend and then we all drove home together.

All packed up and ready to go

While they were gone I did get to go on a few nice runs!

And then of course getting here was simply divine

The boys greeted me in style

We had 5 labs at the River which was slightly insane!

Saturday we had our annual Olympics and cousin Emma came over to join in the fun! Here they are before their race...Emma jumped in and did backstroke it was awesome!

I really loved getting to snuggle my new nephew Elliot!! Isn't he precious!

Watching the big kids race!

Hudson spent the rest of his time in the River

3 out of the 5 labs climbed out of the River via the ladder on the pier (4 can do it but ole Dixie is slowing down) Hudson thought it was the coolest thing

Uncle Todd was wrapped around H's little finger

Every time Todd would throw Hudson Jeter would jump in and try to retrieve him!

And per usual it wasn't easy to say good-bye

Friday, September 6, 2013

What Haven't We Been Doing

Well, the job has taken over my life...I'm working crazy hours but I love it!

A week after we got back from Canada Hudson started Pre-K! He is loving it and we are so in love with his school! His teacher is great, she really expects a lot from him and he is stepping up to the plate. I am not sure I am ready for him to move on after this year so I am hoping it goes by very slowly...

Hudson also has started soccer!! He looks so cute in his little umbros and cleats! While he isn't too keen on getting in there and getting the ball he is enjoying it and that's all that matters.

Hopefully it won't be so long between posts but I can't promise anything!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Mommy and Hudson Vacation in Muskoka

I am so glad that Hudson and I got to go on vacation with my family! My family built the main house and boathouse in the early 1900's and we've been coming ever since. I come from a long line of Episcopal ministers on my dad's side and the boathouse which was built 1st was originally an Episcopalian ministers retreat. The ministers would come up and be the summer ministers around the lake. There haven't been many changes in the 100+ years, there isn't any insulation just wood and nails, and the light bulbs hang from the ceiling. Of course bathrooms were added and at one point 1 of the boat slips was enclosed to create a separate kitchen so that my grandmother could fix my dad and his brothers breakfast while not disturbing their grandmother in the main house.

I love being here and learning everything I can about the history of our little slice of heaven. I don't know what the future holds for "Dixie" but seeing the 6th generation enjoying her beauty and history is amazing!

*WARNING* TONS OF PICTURES!!!

playing in the water with Dixie and Jess

Getting ready to climb Huckleberry Rock with Mimi and Papa

No, his face isn't dirty...facepaint from the night before had not worn off

View of the lake

you can see the damage from the forrest fire they had last summer! my aunt, uncle, and cousins had to be evacuated from the cottage!

Hudson, Papa, Uncle Todd, and Bonnie

The tubing king!

Uncle Todd and Hudson tubing together

pretty girl Jess

Mama and her baby girl

Bonnie and Todd

Sailing lessons at the club!

Playing on the Sunfish back at the cottage

Little Mommy & Hudson photoshoot on the rock

we didn't have the best sunsets during our week but who can say no to a boat cruise

flags at the club

the Main House

the Boathouse

Willmotts is a little store that has been here for over 100 years. Growing up we used to walk over after swimming and tennis lessons...it was really neat to walk with Hudson over there after his lessons.