Weekend at the Lake
This past weekend was the first time that we traveled since Martin Luther King’s long weekend. I have gone on errands, we have gone to state parks and places to hike but we have slept home every night for the past 4 months. So heading to our uncle’s lake house was something we looked forward to after we planned it a couple of weeks ago. The house sits on a lake in Alabama and is a 2 hour drive from our house. We always bring food with us to help with meals and try to clean up after ourselves so we don’t have things laying around while we are there.
Fun things to do
We are lucky that my hubby’s uncles has made some fun improvements to his property the lasted being a zipline. The kids had a blast and I enjoyed a few rides on it too.
The kids can get on by themselves safely and enjoy it. A few more years, and my toddler will be able too!
The boys practiced rock skipping! My husband and his uncle each had a different technique to share and it was fun to see how many skips everyone could make.
Boat rides are always fun and we usually are able to go on a few pontoon rides during our visits especially if it is in the summer.
I had ordered a bathing suit during Target’s B1G1 sale last week but it did not arrive on time. I didn’t like any of the pics the kids took of my old suit so I used the litle one as my accessory, lol.
We ate a lot of yummy food on the weekend but my favorite was went the ice cream boat docked and I had a choco taco! The boys were excited as they were wondering if it would come by. It was a couple years since they had seen it: such a great concept: ice cream truck on the water!
Outfits
I brought my wide legged pants knowing that I could stay cool in them and enjoyed them while sitting in the grass supervising the kiddos: less mosquitoes bites too. I later changed to get on the pontoon but was glad I brough these.
I decided to take advantage of the large mirror next to the colorful front door. My old Old Navy shorts are still coming in handy. I wished they were higher waisted but I still enjoy them.
The scenery
Sunrises and sunsets over the water are just beautiful. I will be sharing the pictures of the sunset my son took next week with hopefully some poems by my boys. Here was the sunrise on Monday.
The view from our porch is really pretty. We usually have our toddler sleep on the floor on a pallet of blankets and the boys stay in another room, using bed and floor too.
I thought this was a fun picture that my husband took: it looks like a jungle on the porch. Need to use the porch as inspiration: I need to get some porch furniture for our side porch to have more seating.
I will leave you with pictures of my husband grilling that chicken recipe I shared a couple weeks ago
and of course a picture of me with a snake!!
A bientôt!
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25 Comments
Monica Sors
Lovely and relaxing place, dear!
xx
Mónica Sors
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mimifce
It was! Been loving following you on Insta and stories: good for my Spanish!
Jennifer
That sounds like fun!
Jennifer
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mimifce
It was nice to get away!
Kimberly F Malkiewicz
I’m sooo glad ya’ll were able to get out. Your husband’s uncle’s place looks so fun. I love it when kids can get out and enjoy nature–even if it’s on a zip line, haha!
Ellibelle
You are so brave picking up that snake just like that!!
Great pictures, looks like a perfect getaway! Loving all those palm trees on the porch!
Ellibelle’s Corner
mimifce
I don’t mind snakes as long as they are not poisonous but this one was dead at that point. Now bugs would be another story!
Michelle
Looks like so much fun! An ice cream boat? What a fabulous concept! I’m glad you and your family got to enjoy this time away.
Michelle
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mimifce
It was needed. Now we are trying to rest up because all that sun is exhausting!
Joanne
That looks like such a fun time! We are just starting to enjoy our lake with warm temperatures here.
mimifce
I am still recouping from all the sun and fresh air, lol! Tomorrow I will get the boys out for a hike!
jodie filogomo
Choco taco?? OMG, that sound amazing!! What a wonderful time Mireille,
XOOX
Jodie
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mimifce
It was really good: now I need to see if they sell them in stores!
Mica
The snake looks a bit scary but other than that it sounds like a wonderful time! it’s good you were able to travel so far and spend time with family – we aren’t allowed overnight stays anywhere yet although we can drive further which is nice! 🙂
Hope you are having a lovely week 🙂
mimifce
The rules have definitely relaxed in our state and the one next to us.
Rashmi
It looks like so much fun… lovely pictures dear.. thanks for sharing 🙂
Beauty and fashion/Rampdiary
mimifce
Thanks for stopping by, Rashmi!
Jill
So glad you were able to get out! What a peaceful setting! That zip line looks so fun!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Fun for kids and adults alike.
Kathrine Eldridge
What a wonderful weekend you had! That sunset is gorgeous and I always love time on a boat. Thanks for sharing all these great pics.
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mimifce
Thanks, Kathrine. I really took me till today to catch up on my sleep and get back into a routine. Weird to be gone and weird to be back if that makes any sense. Having a hard time with getting back to exercising!
Nicole of High Latitude Style
These pants look comfy. They are totally fun and perfect for a family day. Thanks for sharing your look.
mimifce
Thanks, Nicole. The pants have surprised me with how much I enjoy wearing them.
Shelbee on the Edge
Wonderful photos, Mireille! I love seeing you on the zip line in your adorable colorful palazzo pants! You are a true fashionista flying down the zip line looking all stylish! Thanks for sharing and lining up.
Shelbee
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mimifce
Lol! They are so comfortable! I am wearing another pair today: and it feels like I am not wearing anything they are so light!