Doug looking out at the lake. The "proof Doug was here" shot. Classic cottage shot. Mom, in her domain. A splash of colour. Jenn enjoying her tea. It's starting to look like a good day for a sail. another view Looking up at the house from below. Lily pads to the left of me Lily pads to the right of me Static dock. Waiting for people. Stitched Panorama. Near 360° view from the corner of the boathouse. Silhouette The time, at the sound of the ribbit, will be... Intense light Martha Stewart does birdhouses. View across the lake. Marilyn, reflecting. Tom swings by for a visit, tea in hand. Grandma and Graeme enjoy a quiet moment, chewing on a spare Tilley Hat tie. Mars is remarkably close this year. (closest in 60,000 years) Mars dominates the South East night sky. (The photo doesn't show it, but it was visibly quite red.) In the morning, the friends arrive. Katy scoops up Graeme. A quiet moment. Sarah playing. Chris explains... something. Ooo, what have we got here? Is this your book Graeme? Let's give it a read. Sarah, quietly having a snack. Marilyn and Graeme, out in the garden. ([musically]These are some of her favourite things.) Sarah opens her birthday present Daniel shows up Upon arrival, Julie scoops up Graeme. Peek-a-boo! Derek and Kristin, conserving energy. Kristin (no, not that Kristen) and Derek Graeme helps himself to some of Daniel's "Nutrios". Derek, framed by bodies, about to pounce. Target acquired. Derek makes the mistake of putting Jon down first. Hilarity ensues. But, in the end, Jon makes a big splash. And hot from the effort, Derek jumps in too. Water warm, sun warm, wind cold. Just back from her swim over to that rock, just visible through the near trees, Kristen takes in some sun. Julie, displaying casual dock elegance. Jim/Dad/Grandpa, in a typical pose. Graeme and Grandma, overseeing the dock. Symmetry Marilyn/Mom/Grandma has the magic touch. Lazy summer day. Daniel exploring the stairs. Sarah, mid diaper change. Cute Bum! The hat makes the photo. Dock from above To Jenn & Doug, it's a few moments of quiet time, to Grandma, it's bliss. Daniel climbed the whole set of stairs! Let's start with this side. Are we having fun yet? Dock, sun, drink, now if only there was something to rest his head on... Mid-meal A little raft maintenance. On the way home, Graeme samples Daddy's old pair of "80's glasses". Unknown to us at this point, we're in what will end up being a 5 hour traffic jam.