Week 1 - Lillian, Paul and Charlotte at J Strom Thurmond Lake in Modoc, SC..
We had a lot of time to spend hanging out in and at the Lake. Lillian and I were thrilled at the 90+ degree temperature of the water. Quite a change from Lake Chelan and Lake Erie. Sunset pictures were taken from the beach at the house in Modoc.
Paul needed some help with work so Lillian and I went along on the boat. Lillian learned two new important signs on our trip - boat and work. She definitely has a love for the outdoors and water just like her daddy.
Various pictures during the week just hanging out in the water after a day of work for Paul. A great relaxing way to spend time together as a family.
During our trip Lillian discovered a true love for jet skiing. She prefers to go with daddy because he takes her much faster than mommy does. She was constantly asking for more fun on the jet ski.
Week 2 - Frances and Gerrilyn arrive!
The girls flew from Seattle on there own to spend two weeks with us in SC and NC. We were all really excited to see each other. The girls were excited about the adventure of flying on the 'own'. They did a great job!
One of the first days in town the girls and I headed to a great park in town with lots of toys and a fun water feature. I took Lillian on her own the week before and she didn't really play much in the fountains. As you can see with the help of her sister's she really enjoyed playing in the water.
Today was one of the really hot days (over 100) so we decided to stay inside during the heat of the day. The girls all love to read (or look through books).
One of our last days on J Strom Thurmond Lake. Paul's boat driver left for the weekend so he recruited the girls to get up early and help him with his work. It was nice for them to get to see a bit of what Paul actually does when he is out on the boat working.
Lillian and I met up with Paul and the girls to see how things were coming along. Needless to say we discovered they were having some boat problems. They were heading back to the dock at a top speed of about 3 mph. The girls joined Lillian and I for some fun on the lake while Paul drove the boat in. Lillian discovered she really likes to go on the tube almost as much as the jet ski.
You all know Paul, when he is determined he figures out a way to make any situation work. The boat might have been broken but the jet ski was working. He rigged up the jet ski with some of his equipment and he and Gerrilyn headed out to finish up his work.
Week 3 - Mt. Gilead, NC - Lake Tillery
Not as much to do at Lake Tillery. We spent our time jumping off the dock, swimming in the lake and playing a lot of cards (Frances, Gerrilyn and I). Paul had a pretty busy schedule for our few days in NC but spent as much time with us as he could.
Frances and Gerrilyn found this hat floating in the lake. Lillian really liked it!
Pictures from our last day at the house. Shortly after the pictures were taken the girls and I headed to Charlotte, NC for an early flight home the next day. It was a great trip!
