We returned this Saturday afternoon from a great trip to Raquette Lake, including the annual Green Point 4th of July picnic, lots of time in the lake and sand, a leantoo staining project for BB and Paul and many good laughs. Kaitlyn was under the weather for much of the trip, but seems to have made a good recovery.
Kaitlyn and I tested out the tube- she wanted to cruise around and loved being able to kick with mommy.
Getting ready for the big 4th of July picnic with 60+ neighbors- in the fancy new leantoo which was just finished!
Gram and BB catching up with Mr. VanderLinde.
Mmmm.... the best part-dessert! Kaitlyn enjoyed Aunt Susan's cupcakes the best way- icing first.
The weather was wonderful, so we spent a lot of time relaxing at the lake, especially once the three loads of sand were delivered by Paul and Paul III (with some help from the girls).
The kids loved hanging out on the porch- they often dragged their chairs out each morning and would wait to see the boats go by. One day the chairs were turned into lawnmowers and had to be repaired!
BB's morning exercise routine also provided some good laughs- and at least a few minutes of entertainment for the kids!
A fun picture of our little gal on the porch....
To celebrate the 2nd coat of stain on the leantoo (apparently a third coat was done by BB after we left), we had a cookout for lunch with hot dogs and marshmallows on the fire.
Check out this beautiful leantoo!
The post-lunch activities included some silly things with BB- from some in-depth conversations to rolling down the hill.
The big kid showing how to do the roll....
This was hillarious- little Paul had to run out of the way pretty quickly!
Now it's our turn to try it!!
Relaxing with Gram....
Even though the weather was great, BB had to water some of his grass.... but a lot of the sprinkler water got used by his little friends before it made it to the grass!
More playing in the lake...
And lots of digging in the sand!!
Paul had fun testing out a little green play boat... simliar scene was about 30 years ago when I was playing with the same boat!
There was plenty of help while we enjoyed some delicious cantaloupe.
More entertainment from BB in the morning.... getting all wrapped up and ready for the work day.
Somehow when we got home one of the first things Kaitlyn wanted to do was play with my "dress up shoes".... so she went from bug-spray covered clothes and camp experiences to pretty sandals with little heels!
Let's just say that who got to press the elevator buttons was a very important decision all weekend....
Couldn't resist this one of three generations of Paul Wayne Redferns walking down the street...
Are we still at the restaurant? Mom and Dad, we're really trying to be on our best behavior... but it's not going to last long....
It was fun getting everyone ready- fortunately Paul III took some of his grooming into his own hands. He then watched some cartoons in his jacket and tie for at least 30 minutes... he loved his dress up outfit (until it was actually time for the graduation).
What are you doing taking our picture, mom?
Getting settled in with Nana- note Pop Pop in the right-hand side, the roving photographer for the ceremony. 
A quick preview of the graduate after he walked in to the ceremony!
The kids and I caught a glimpse of Uncle Ry as all of the graduates were processing out of the ceremony.
A nice picture of Uncle Ryan and "Laur Laur" who is also a member of the Class of 2011.
Yeah! More congratulations!
And I'm done.... ready to pick grass in the corner...
