July 4th at Lake Gaston with the Taylors

We had a wonderful long weekend at Lake Gaston with the Taylors for July 4th. 

Thursday night the kids were so excited to see cousin Kellie.

They enjoyed playing in her new toy!

They jumped in and started swimming in their clothes!

Friday morning we had 5 little fish in the water swimming!

Corey and Caleb sent out to go sailing and Kellie was kayaking.

The girls love riding on PePa's walker around the house.

Caleb and Lena were ready to tube.

Jessica and Meridith riding the boat.

Corey and Caleb tubing.

Mitzi and Lena on the boat

Ella, Lena and Mason - fun on the boat!

Me and Mitzi tubing and talking :)

Lena and Ella - both look like Scuba Steve!

Friday night the kids were so excited about making smores.

Sweet Cousins

The kids were exhausted and all piled into Mema's lap.

These girls love each other!

The boys fishing bright and early on Saturday morning.

Evan caught a huge catfish!

The kids caught a small fish but they were just as happy!



Ready to go on a boat ride! 

Caleb wanted to learn to ski! 

Sweet sisters - Susan and Mary Ann 

Ready to ski! 

He did so good! 

Caleb and Jodi ready to tube! 

They had a blast! 

Saturday night we loaded up on the boat and headed to the fireworks. 

Back seat! 

Front seat 

Corey and Logan hopped in too! 

Being silly waiting for the fireworks to start 

The kids didn't get to bed until late on Saturday night so Caleb slept til almost 9:00 on Sunday morning.  I think this is the latest he has ever slept!   

The girls were up early eating watermelon on the porch 

And painting with Pepa! 

We headed back down to the lake to swim some more! 

Taylor Girls 

The girls and their daddies 

Taylor Grandkids with MeMa and PePa 

All the kids are ready to meet baby Jules! 

Where is she?  Jodi wanted to hold her!

Taylor Family! 

Taylor Grandkids 

The whole crew!

Our little family 

Ella painting Corey's toenails

Painting Uncle Mason 

The boys were inside learning to play Crazy 8

 
The girls after they got done painting

Me skiing 

My handsome boys!  

Meridith wakeboarding 

Learning the ski techinque 

The girls watching on the shore 

Ready to try again 

Getting his skis on 

He almost got up - maybe next time! 

Trying again 

I was so proud of him for trying! 

He decided that was enough for the weekend and enjoying being pulled in by the boat.

 

What a fun weekend in the sun with family!