Our friends, the Smiths!

Our kids have never really swam in the lake at grandma Paula's though they have used the kayaks and boats. All it took was one good visit from our friends, the Smith family, and their lack of fear of "lake water" and all the boys were all in!

Paulina hold's Henry's hand (our godson)

Isabel was out all day giving paddle boat rides. She really was a trooper!

Earlier in the summer, the Smiths welcomed us to their home. We had a great afternoon and then attended evening Mass at our old parish, Shrine of the Little Flower (where we met the family).

Blake (left) is Maria's age and has attended two homecomings with her.