Summertime with the Grands

As soon as the munchkins got here (William is now 11, so his social life overrides an overnight at Grandma's house...lol), we took off for Lake Kohlmier for a swim.  Of course, we forgot towels, but who needs a towel when there's a nice breeze and a park nearby to dry off at?  We forged ahead, ready for adventure.

I do believe my grandchildren are part fish...they are naturals in the water and aren't afraid to try anything.  At least once.  At one point, there were five kids (not all of them belonged to me, thank goodness) standing at the top of the lifeguard post.  All five of them jumped at the same time, which, if I would have had my camera ready, would have made for a really good picture.  However, I'm never that prepared.  The shots I get are usually "Danea...look over here and smile".  Then I get the forced smile look.

When I got tired of swatting the mosquitoes off, or at least most of them, I gathered my grands and we headed off to the park.  I'm not as nervous at a park.  They can't drown at a park.  They can, however, climb on top of the slide instead of using it for its' intended purpose, and holler, "Hey Grandma, look how high I am!"  Silly little people.  Even if I wanted to rescue them from such a height, I couldn't manuever this body to the correct location.  I'd probably get dizzy just swinging on the swing!  Age does have its' benefits...I'm just waiting to find them.  I occupied my time looking through a catalog I just received for vitamins and other items that promise to give me energy and a long life.  Does looking at a vitamin count?  I'm hoping so.

Anyway, we came home and had popsicles and watched "Monsters, Inc".  I think I wore them out.  I'm sure they wore me out.  Either way, it was a good day and I hope, a happy memory for them.