The end to our...Summer!

Every year we finish off the summer by packing the WHOLE Warta clan into a 3-story cabin on Little Grass Valley Lake. This has always been a highlight of the year for our kids. This year we had our longest stay...7 nights & 8 days! As the photo below shows... there was never a dull moment.

Hailey, Keagan, & Bethany...Wow, have they grown up!

Bethany striking a pose with the "BIG GIRLS".

Beading was a favorite pass time for us girls. I think everyone came home with at least two pieces of jewelry if not an entire set. Thanks Hailey for showing us the "ropes" & for giving us all such great ideas.

"Watch out, Hailey!" Bethany isn't little anymore.

Brian enjoyed taking the kids out for boat rides in his little fishing boat. The fish weren't biting, but he was able to do some fishing.

Brian and Keagan really enjoyed gold panning together.

Hailey hiked up to Bald Mountain two days in a row. Way to go, Hailey!

Brian, Hailey, & Keagan enjoyed an afternoon of geo-cashing & looking for antique treasures in the old town of Gibsonville. Hailey & Brian share the same appreciation of History and love exploring it together.

Again this year, we were sad to drive down the mountain; leaving the cabin behind us until next summer. Our family time at the cabin is so special. It gets better and better each year.