The second half of the summer

Because of the move and our UP trip, we didn't make it to the cottage until mid-July.  we made up for lost time by doing the usual fun things - and with our friends AND cousins!

Don't leave home without your American Girls!

Bobby and Cameron being silly

Fun at Cranberry Lake

S'mores for everyone!

Bubbles

After half the summer was over, we finally got our pool cleared up.  We scooped out 50-75 gallons of leaves (TYVM previous irresponsible owners) and had the sand in the filter changed.  Madelyn is also finally enjoying the pool after her unfortunate swinging incident that left her with a broken arm.  We are looking forward to using the pool again this summer now that it is all cleaned up and running properly.  It's pretty safe to say that we spent most afternoon's in the pool.

Madelyn got really lucky and got her cast removed after only three weeks.  She was thrilled that she could swim at her birthday party.

Because of the broken arm bummer summer, Madelyn chose to go to the Toledo Zoo on her birthday.  It was a hot day, but a lot of fun.

You'll never guess who this giraffe in disguise is!