The Overton Family: More Lake Pictures

Ethan loves to play croquet.

Ethan started out his skiing adventure on the ski sled, which we affectionately call the "orange board."

Aubrey on the orange board. She started out just sitting on it to get used to it. When she came by the house I told her to stand up. Well, she did, but did not hold on to the handle so she just fell off. We got a good laugh and I made sure to instruct her to hold on to the handle next time when she stood up.

Finally getting it right and standing up.

Grandpa, Uncle Keith, Ethan and Aubrey went out for an early fishing trip.

I did a little skiing too.

Ethan showed a lot of determination trying to ski. He kept trying and trying.

He had it, but fell pretty quickly. There is video of him at the end of the post.

4th of July, anyone? Could she get any cuter?

Evan made Ethan a milkshake for doing so well skiing. He made Aubrey one too. Ethan says that Ethan makes the best milkshakes.

Buried in the sandbox

Garrett getting into the festive mood with the kids.

Decorating the boat for the boat parade.

Heading out for the boat parade. Sadly, there was a boating accident where someone drowned and they had to search for the body so the boat parade was cancelled. We later found out that the boat hit a wave and tipped over. We are still waiting to hear the whole story of how it happened. There have been very few accidents on the lake.

We had a house full with 21 people! It rained just for a little while, so we did some Wii Dance Party Kids. Aubrey got almost everyone to do it, who can resist her!

Celebrating Aunt Laura's and Pam's birthdays.

Uncle Will took a turn on the hot doggie with Adam, Evan and the kids.

Aubrey swimming with Aunt Laura

Uncle Will's turn. Aubrey is part fish, because she just loved being in the water. She would take turns swimming with whoever was willing.

Throwing the football with Uncle Keith.

Ethan caught a fish and Grandpa cleaned it and Great Grandma cooked it.

Playing Candyland

Daddy joined us!

Family kayak trip

Not the easiest thing to do, having Aubrey with me made it hard to balance.

Derek caught a fish and he was trying to show it to me when it jumped out of his hands. I love his facial expression!

That is better, but not nearly as funny.

Having lots of fun on the white board. It is amazing how much fun can be had on a piece of floating foam.

Ethan taking Aunt Kelly down!

Aubrey got to be a pro at standing on the orange board. There is a video of her at the end of the post.

Evan helping Ethan in the water with his skis. Garrett helped another time and both were so patient with him. Putting the skis on in the middle of the lake is not an easy task. Hearing his foot slide into the boot of the ski is a wonderful sound!