Beach Bums

Every year, the kids say that they may not go in the ocean because they are afraid of sharks, jelly fish, crabs,etc. This year Discovery Channel had "Shark Week" the same week we were leaving on vacation. Trent was convinced he wasn't going in any deeper than his knees. It takes them about two minutes after we hit the sand to put their fears aside. The call of the waves always wins out. Once again, we had so much fun boogie boarding all week long. The kids are so brave. Even Riley got in on the action this year. She wanted to go out as far as her brothers. By the end of the week, she was almost too brave. She didn't want anyone to hold on to her board because the waves would carry her even further when we were not holding on. When not on their boogie boards, the kids also like to play in the sand. So glad they like the beach as much as their mom. Great times and great memories for us all.

The Lagoon Pool

The Seacrest Beach neighborhood has an unbelievable 12,000 square foot swimming pool. The kids decided that it was the largest pool that they have ever swam in. We swam in it a lot (usually a couple of times a day). To have both the beautiful beach and this amazing pool made it a great family vacation spot.

Being at the Beach

We took a week long trip to Seacrest Beach, Florida from August 5th to August 13th. Grandpa and Grandma Suchland met us in Florida, and we all enjoyed spending a week with them. We stayed in the Barefoot Bungalow, a three bedroom/two bathroom house. The house was a block and a half away from the pool and about a five minute walk from the beach.

Mouse in the House

We spotted what we thought was a mouse in the house while we were eating dinner one night. My city kids freaked out. They all jumped up on the island/cabinets and didn't want to get down. Don't let the picture fool you. Cole was the first one on the island and the last one down. We set a trap overnight, and the critter was caught. The mouse turned out to be a shrew (ewww!). You should have heard the kids' reactions when I told them that shrews typically travel in packs of a hundred or more. So gullible!

Happy 14th Birthday Cole!

Cole turned 14 on Wednesday, August 17th. Grandpa and Grandma Suchland, Rene and Braeden came over for dinner. We had pizza and homemade strawberry cheesecake. Happy Birthday Cole!

Making Waves

On Sunday, August 21st, we went jet skiing at Eastwood Lake with some friends and friends of friends. It was the first time jet skiing for all six of us. Everyone had a blast! We are all hoping for another invite very soon.

The Great Outdoors

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.