Last night was another fun night here at crystal lake.
About 14 families all canoed over to a little area
here called little lake for a little drinking and socializing.
You have to paddle through this marshy area to get there, but it was set up all cute with these fabric banners blowing in the wind.
Once we got there we were served our drink of choice,
and were all given cheese, cracker, and salami plates.
There was wine, vodka tonics, and beer, and even chocolate milk for the kids.
My friend Trina
{shown with me here}
was the one who put the gathering on.
She had music playing and tiki torches lit.
It truly was a fun evening filled with friends and neighbors.
2 hot air balloons even came to visit us.
We all tied our boats up to one another
2 hot air balloons even came to visit us.
We all tied our boats up to one another
and talked for hours into the dark.
Chocolate dipped strawberries anyone?
Someone bet Savannah 4 bucks that she wouldn’t go swimming.
Chocolate dipped strawberries anyone?
Someone bet Savannah 4 bucks that she wouldn’t go swimming.
My daughter is now $4 richer.
That’s my sweet husband who rowed us all
That’s my sweet husband who rowed us all
out there because I was too afraid if I moved an inch the boat will tip over!
~Cheers to Crystal lake~
~Cheers to Crystal lake~
xoxo
Oh how fun! It looked like a blast, and you look beautiful by the way!
Fun lake friends are the best. Looks like a great and delicious time!
Ok, I want to buy your neighbor's house that is for sale! I can't believe how fun your little community is! I LOVE it!
Oh, and I am going to email you tonight or tomorrow with specs on that sign we talked about you painting for me weeeeks ago.
And I'm having a giveaway…get over there and put your name in!
~mary~
Sounds like such fun! And girl you look awesome!
OMGoodness…I am so moving out by you…is that house across the lake still for sale? How fun!!!
oh man looks like sooo much fun!
looks like fun!
LOOKS like so much fun! I love the idea of the flowers in the bait bucket! GENIOUS!
WOW! I wish our neighborhood was like that. By the way – you look fantastic!!!! I just might stop eating now…. 😉
This looks like something OUT OF A MOVIE!!! What an amazing place to live.
OMG, that is such a cute idea. And it gets the fellas involved. I wish my community was as festive and tight knit as yours. You looked fabulous by the way!
What a fun evening, you have such a unique community. Who wouldn't love to live there? Don't you look so amazing in your lake wear! Happy Summer!!!
Girl, you looked HOT! And your friend Trina looked totally CHIC!! I absolutely love her sapphire wedding ring…I have a gorgeous round cut myself…she AND you and true originals…you truly must know how blessed you are to live in a community where everyone wants to share this great time of your lives!! Continue to inspire us, we all love your life as much as you do!!
It looks like you live in a wonderful community. That is such a great idea to all get together like that. And yes, you did look casualy fabulous. lol
What a precious memory you and your family & friends now have! I LOVE it! You look beyond gorgeous and I wish you more summer time fun, Melaine!
Wow!!! I think that is a fabulous idea!!! Never would of thought of that!! I bet you all had a blast! Love your blog by the way and I stop by often to see how your kitchen remodel is going and also what kind of goodies you have for sale.
Hope you have a blessed day:)
Annette
Oh fun times! I'm really loving the cover up and glasses! Cheers.
Hey girlie! You won the giveaway! Email me! ;o)
Happy Monday!
~mary~
insanely jealous. i want to be a crystal lake resident!
Your community looks so great to live at! Jealous! I live in nearby Edmonds in a small condo community.
Have a great day!
new follower here!!
What a fun evening, I love to canoe. Congrats on winning the giveaway also. TAke Care, Carrie
{ the vintage wren }
what a beautiful area that you live in…and what sweet memories your kids will have growing up there in that wonderful community!
and….as always, you look fabulous!
That looked like soooo much fun! You look adorable too….!
Wow I want to live in your neighborhood!!! That looks like so much fun, and the great memories !!!
Looks like a fun adventure!
Gooooorgeous pics, Melaine! I so hope I get that camera for my birthday! Your photography rocks, have you been practicing?!
I love that idea, the entire event looks delightful!!
This looks like the best time! What a fun friend you have.
Mel, you are so absolutely gorgeous! I love the sunflowers! Looks like a good time.
Melaine, this was such a fun post. You are so pretty and talented, hope your hubby appreciates you!
I'm with Mary…lets all chip in a buy the house next door to you.
~kelley
look how gorgeous you girls are..looks like fun!!!
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