Labor Day is recognized through out our wonderful country as a weekend full of relaxation, family, friends and of course, food! This was Skyler's second Labor Day retreat to Winter Haven's Lake Roy Resort. She was definitely taller, much more active and showered in love! I present to you all a Now & Then photo....Amazing what a year can make......
2010 (above) & 2009 (below)
We arrived at Lake Roy that Friday evening and Skyler quickly found her girlfriends and also the sand. After trying out her new beach toys and then a quick bite to eat, it was on to the next game with Dan & Jordan.
Cousin Jodi, Jamie, Ashley & Jordan with Sky.
Skyler's Auntie Kevie finally arrived and the two became inseparable. Our sweetie even wanted to watch the sunset next to her Auntie K as they chatted with Ashley and Debi.
Hard to believe she acts like a "little" grown up. Skyler is definitely changing each day and her personality seems to get more vibrant. Again, I just had to throw in another 'Now & Then' picture....
Skyler began her Saturday morning down at the Lake. She had such fun watching her cousins and friends water ski. Every time her Uncle Larry drove by, she would point and say boat and immediately ruptured in laughter and applause!
Uncle Larry & Auntie Kevie bought Skyler her very first pair of water skis! The love she has for water makes me convinced that our little mermaid will be skiing at next year's reunion! This was the year to just get acquainted. She loved the painted fish on the skis and even had to test out the handle. Testing for Skyler means "it goes in the mouth"! lol.....
Skyler, her new water sport & Debi.
We braked for a late lunch and Skyler discovered a love for cheese balls. **Note to self** Buy lots of cheese balls at Sam's Club!
Sharing with Cousin Jodi's dog, Dingo & Uncle Larry.
And now I present to you a new love desired by Skyler, CHEESE BALLS, courtesy of Ron & Debi VanderBaan. A huge hit for sure!
I am not accustomed to any type of water sports. I figured I better get my toes wet and start. I've got a 15 month old on my heels, so I need to get prepared. Heck, I just can't get beat out by my own kid! lol...I tried my luck at tubing with Auntie Kevie, Robin & Debi. What a hoot!
I'm trying to make Skyler proud with Debi!
And the fun continues.....
Cousin Jared checking in on us!
Below are a two more Lake fun photos and Skyler's new game "catch me if you can"! Trust me when I say that those little legs can move. Perhaps I have just found my new future running partner......
Skyler spent most of her Sunday chillin' at the pool with her family. Here she is showing off her new bikini from Cousin Nikki (who was greatly missed) Yes, our sweetie loves the camera and can certainly strike a pose!
Speaking of chillin', Skyler and her pool float with Cousin Jodi and Dustin before a slight rain storm tried to emerge.
We thought it would be a good time to practice with the skis, so a quick re-introduction and a first lesson from her Auntie Kevie. No boat needed. We had Uncle Larry pulling the rope!
All that hard work called for a twizzler break with Jordan. The rain never came so we countined our outside fun.
More twizzler treats with Jamie. (below)
We got cleaned up for our family dinner and Skyler got to spend some time with her Cousin Matt from Gainesville. They recently met for the first time at her Christening & Birthday party. After dinner, it was back to the Lake to enjoy some more skiing action!
Pefect Labor Day outfit from Auntie Cheryl & Uncle Charles!
Twizzlers for desert and play time with Jordan's sister, Meg. (below)
Monday arrived so it was time to pack the car and clean out the rooms before the 11Am check time.
The owners of the Resort allowed us to enjoy the outside facilities until we left for home around 2PM. It was a quick change into our bathing suits and Skyler wasted no time finding her cousins!
After countless attempts all weekend of trying to put Skyler in her own life jacket, we finally succeeded on the last day! She wasn't too thrilled.....
It was another amazing weekend with our dear family and friends. The sun eased dropped on our laughter & fun through out the 4 day get-a-way! Skyler gave out her goodbye kisses before heading home and as soon as her Daddy fastened her in the car seat, she fell asleep within minutes! We brought home more memories and a 10th tooth! Yes, Skyler's lower left lateral incisor popped out at Lake Roy.
Kisses to Grand Lee. (Uncle Larry's Mum)
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