We spent the last week of June enjoying the great outdoors with almost the entire Suchland family at Camp Sabroske. Although what we do (fishing, swimming, taking walks, playing games, etc.), is relatively simple, my kids and I look forward to it every year. Getting to spend time with family is good for all of us. The weather was perfect this year-highs of 75 to 80 and not a drop of rain. Some things have seemed to become annual traditions for us-spending a day at the beach at Maumee Bay, walking the trail at Magee Marsh, taking a boat ride with Grandpa and getting ice cream at Tofts. There are always new adventures each year as well. One of the things that I don't want to forget from this year was that Trent got to take his first fishing trip out on Lake Erie. Although we didn't catch any walleye, there were plenty of sheephead to keep the boys excited. Trent, Conner, Braeden and Hunter had a good time together on Grandpa's boat. I watched them and couldn't help but think about all the times that I went fishing as a girl. Doesn't seem so long ago. I think that is what I like best about Camp Sabroske. It holds so many memories of time spent with the people I love the most.

Little Sister

Being a little sister to three big brothers has its perks-three boys that adore you and for the most part don't mind waiting on you hand and foot. Kinda hard to complain about that. However, Riley earns that perk. It is no secret that Riley hates sports. Baseball to her is especially boring. The games are long and often hot. With both Trent and Reed playing baseball this year, we spent a lot of time at the ball park. In one seven day period, Riley was at seven baseball games. Notice, I didn't say that she watched seven baseball games. I am not sure if she even watched a total of one inning the entire season! Riley usually found other things to occupy her time-climbing on the bleachers, picking flowers, eating a snack, taking a walk,.. When Reed lost his tournament game to end the season, Riley said, "Yes! Now I don't have to sit out there and be bored any more." I told her brothers that they will feel the same way when she starts ballet.