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Banks Lake 2019 Trip 2

We have such a great time on this annual tradition of camping with family. (We spent part of the week arguing about how many times we'd all been there... just kidding.) This year, due to booking circumstances, both sides of the crew were there together. We tried to explain to our kids just how special it is that all four grandparents would be camping with them - and at their parties and holidays and school functions and sporting events - and they just can't comprehend life any other way. We are beyond blessed. I loved the view from our spot this trip! We didn't waste any time getting matching shirts on to hike the rock. This year, Grandma Keene hiked with us and we are so proud of her! We also enjoyed two trips to the marina for ice cream. And lots of time in the water! Ali and I paddleboarded one afternoon - it was super fun and we went all the way across the lake. Jim followed along in the boat to pick us up at the end of ...

Banks Lake 2019 Trip 1

This summer we have two trips as usual. This first trip fell into our laps after an acquaintance asked if we wanted the site way back in November, as someone she knew was cancelling it. We said YES. So it was just going to be our little family of four for the week, but then our friends the Drews got a site for the week as well. Yay! We had such a fun time showing our friends all of our traditions and things we enjoy at Steamboat Rock State Park. The Drew family left on Friday, but we stayed until Sunday. The kids said it was "very relaxing" to not have any friends around for a few days. They missed them, but they also took naps and just had some time off... which any introvert will tell you is a very good thing. We will be back for round 2 with family shortly, and we can't wait for more fun in the sun!