wet wild weekend

i would just like to report that we survived the weekend at the cottage in southern michigan with matt's extended family with only a few minor battle wounds. let me assure you that this is NOT a large cottage (2 bedrooms) and that we counted 30 PEOPLE & 4 DOGS who ALL spent the night there last night!! talk about cozy!! it was worth it for the memories, though, despite the severe lack of sleep!

the kids played for hours in the water; i got to prove for one last time while in my 20's that i can still water-ski (it's been quite a few years, and i am feeling it today!); matt took numerous laps tubing, skiing, and kneeboarding with the guys; and matt and i came in second in the bean bag toss competition. i won't mention the shady midnight blobbing adventure... :)

and hats off to our generous hosts, who gave up their bedroom so that matt and i and our kids could have their room, while they camped out on the kitchen floor! next year we may need to bring a tent...