Lovely Lake Lida

Enjoy the alliteration in honor of Aunt Karla the literacy lady!
Since this loon has forgotten to mention my new haircut for two months despite Sara-Beth's comment, yes, that is me at the lake; I donated my 10-inch ponytail to Locks of Love and found out that I have curly hair!
These lads loved lounging while Grandma Jo and her sister Aunt Karla walked them (with their new favorite dog, Jackson) through the beautiful Minnesota fields.
Ladder golf is laughable! Notice the beautiful location of Aunt Karla and Uncle Keary's home?
Paul and his Great Aunt Karla love each other and boating on Lake Lida! It was so awesome to spend time with Karla; she took such good care of us -- including lending us her large vehicle, taking us for a lunch across the lake, lugging home loads of books, listening, and on and on.
Great Grandpa Schweitzer's lap is a luxurious place from which to look around!
Four generations are leaning on each other.
Look at the family resemblance around this table! Anthony got to have quality time with his Uncles Darryl and Jerome. I liked being able to listen to Anthony catch up with family he hadn't seen in a long time.
Anthony and his littlest cousin Tyler had a lot of fun Sea-Dooing!
Looking out at lovely Lake Lida from the lakehouse. As much as I enjoyed the beautiful setting and fun watersports, I have to admit that my favorite part of our long road trip was getting to spend lots of time with Anthony and see him loving his family (which feels more and more like our family!
You see what a fun dad these lucky boys have? Thankfully, they are quickly learning to have dad back at work; he leaves and returns to a hero's welcome, though!