Summer Don't Go!

We have had the best summer, and are a little sad around here that school starts on Monday. Now, don't get me wrong, I won't miss the constant mess, fixing and cleaning up meals around the clock, the occasional(okay, who am I kidding, frequent) bickering, disney channel to the hilt, laundry galore...you get the gist, school has it's advantages. However, we will miss... no homework, sleeping in late, staying up even later, s'mores around the fire pit, the swimming pools, family get togethers, the lake, the warm sun, the water...the lake. We have had a dang fun time this year at the lake. Hence, the pictures on our blog all look very similar, but bear with us, it's coming to an end. This last weekend is no exception, we spent it at the cabin with all our dental school friends that live close...the Hayhursts, Taylors, and Shipps. When we first met, we used to all hang out in Louisville and it was just Spencer and Hannah Shipp in tow, now we are far out numbered by children, but they all have such a great time together. The proof is in the pictures.

It doesn't get any better than this. Nothing like losing your shorts in front of all the cute girls. It didn't really seem to bother Carter though.

This tube has been a good investment. We have always been anti-tubers until we found this one, and it's so fun and can fit so many we have loved it....added bonus, we can keep it inflated and just tie it on the dock and not have to carry it around with us all day.

Elle and Abby and the new beach, now that the water is down.

The kids doing a little PX90 and than making stew in the hot tub.

Carter teaching Tanner to surf, and Spencer trying to do a 360 on the surf board.

Smiths Are Fun

This year for our annual Smith outing we took them all up to the lake for a fun filled weekend. We were only missing the Paynes (who thought Disneyland would be funner) and Jesse's family in Vegas. Other than that the whole crew was there and it was a blast. There was a body sleeping in every corner of the cabin and a few on tents on the lawn, but still fun (I had my bed).

The campfire every night was fabulous. It was a contest to see who could make the perfect s'more.

Elle surfing.

Enjoying her perfect s'more and watching the sunset over the lake.

This was synchronized diving at its best.

We had the first annual Smith triathalon, with 5 events instead of three. Teams had to canoe, swim, throw a football, run and bike. Our team won, so next year Team Ryan, "Bring it!"

Funnest tube ever, and this is coming from Sam, who does not like tubes whatsoever, but there is something about being with 6 other people screaming and hanging on for dear life.

Dock jumping

Carter and Jayden had a special bond. Carter loves that cutie.

And so does Elle.