On the lake

This year most of us were only able to make it for a long weekend, but we packed in the summer traditions.

Waking up with a morning dip in the chilly lake, followed by hot black tea on the dock. And of course crumpets with Imperial cheese. The best.

This is how our gymnast Skylar plays cards. Not too bad yourself, Laura!

Can you make out the swimmers? They revived an old family tradition and swam to the island and back with a flotilla of canoes and kayaks (for protection from motorboats and backup in case anyone needed a lift). Aunt Rachel led the charge, and Skylar and Jack swam all the way to the island. I was kind of freaking out while watching from the dock, so I was glad for the entourage (and Jack's life jacket). That's a serious swim. Wow!

Animal Planet on the dock: a dragonfly slowly emerging from its nymph stage.

The Pied Piper, Uncle JM.

Canoe ride with my love.


One of our favorite places on earth, with our wonderful family.