Emma Lake - Our Second Home!

We were up at the lake again at the beginning of this month, and we have another trip planned with the whole family for the end of July/beginning of August. We just can't seem to get enough! The lake is always really busy on long weekends, but it jsut means we go skiing and boarding after supper instead of mid-afternoon. Matt ahs been spending most early, early mornings with our neighbour Blaine fishing. He really seems to enjoy it, and they really get along. It is nice for Matt to have someone to go fishing with! They had a huge storm at the lake this month. Grapefruit sized hail and tornado winds have caused some severe damage to teh area. Many cabins were destroyed, trailers demolished, and trees up-rooted. The power was out for many days, so we lost all of the food that was in the fridge, but no damage to the cabin - we were very lucky!

We have been spending quite a bit of time with our neighbours. We have had both Mark and Lindy, as well as Russel and Jane over for dinner this month. We love having friends for neighbours, and it is really nice to live so close to such great people. Jane is currently on maternity leave as well, so it is nice ot have a friend that is around during the day!

We had a birthday party for Caleigh and her friends on July 16th. We filled up the pool, and got the yard ready for a dozen kids and their parents. We had mini burgers, and a sundae bar instead of cake. The kids got a scoop of ice cream, and we put out about 20 different toppings for them to make their own sundae. They loved it! Cal had a great time, and it was really nice to celebrate her birthday this year with all of her friends. We also had Nana Norah and Papa over for cupcakes one night, it was nice that they were able to come in to celebrate with her before we left for the lake again.

This summer is going so fabulously, and we're only half-way done!
M&J&C&M&M