Sunday, October 1, 2023

July 2023

 Sunset from the top of Bell Mountain!



To celebrate Independence Day, we hosted two families that we've been friends with since the boys were really little. As the date approached, we realized we are the only American's of the bunch! One set of parents is from India and the other is a wife from Japan and a husband from Canada (unfortunately, the Canadian was out of town and couldn't join us!). We had an all American spread for dinner and laughed because the other families have introduced us to their cultures and even though both couples have been in the US for 15-20 years, they'd never tried foods like baked beans! It was fun to share our holiday.










Overlooking Lake Chatuge and Hiawassee from the top of Bell Mountain.

Enjoying a sunset boatride in Hiawassee!


Max had a few baby teeth pulled at the dentist, and he got to sign the wall!



The whole Lilly clan plus Sam's girlfriend,  Liana, and Valerie's boyfriend, Doyle.



Ivy the Wonder Dog can carry three frisbee's at one time!










We went geocaching and Craig and Max found the cache hidden under a tree!







 The original five Lilly's playing a game!






Ben and Max climbed up a bunch of (graffiti covered) rocks on top of Bell Mountain, and it looked like they were exploring an alien planet!





Waving to Ben and Max when they reached the top of the rocks!


Belated birthday celebration for Ben at the Winiarski's house!




Saskia photobombing in the background - haha!




On the last day of camp, the kids drew all over each others faces!


One of Max's friends hosted an end of summer pool party - the kids had a blast!