Sunday Kelsey and Zivi began their car drive adventure back to Boston and Brady's friend Kevin and his two twin boys came to visit. Hailey had fun playing with the boys. We played in the lake, pool, went to Gigi's annual Labor Day party, made smores in a fire (for the kid's sake), and took the kids for rides on Big Bertha. After Hailey rode around with Brady and the boys had their turns, she declared it was her turn to go by herself. Shocked both Brady and I. She had no fear and was excited about it so the nervous mommy let her go. When she came back on the boat she declared that the new plan was for everyone to go by themselves from now on. Brady did ask if he could join her for fun sometimes and she agreed. After the boys went by themselves and they teamed up with Hailey for rides, Hailey went again by herself. She still had a smile plastered to her face and pretty much kept the thumbs up sign on the whole ride. I declared it good enough when I saw her jump out of the tube a little too far for my comfort! She now says she wants to learn how to knee and wakeboard. She heard us talking about those sports. Next summer after a few more swimming lessons, I am sure she will take it on! (If I don't pass out from being a nervous mommy.)

Hailey, Luke and Wyatt enjoyed finding long sticks to play with in the water!

Pool Play! The boys know how to swim well. Hailey really got involved in their play when they all decided to "fight". You can see how animated she got!

Here Hailey is trying to keep the wind from blowing her hair in her face!

Good-Morning Smiles from Hunter and Hailey!

One tired Hunter! He fell asleep on Brady's leg face down, legs dangling.