Little Blake Lake

While the California crew was in the area, we took them to Little Blake to introduce them to Sidetrack. So, they are now the 4th generation to enjoy the place.


Well, the little one did enjoy most things. Just not the picture taking.

It's a lake, so one of the diversions was a boat ride. The old battered boat not only has dents, it's sprung a leak in the stern. Luckily, the old guy could row fast enough for a ride before the boat filled up with water.

The place was brand new to the youngest, so exploring was on the agenda.
There is the plaster deer family in the yard next door. (They almost were crushed by a tree that fell after being hit by lightning.)

The yard next door also held the wonders of a tree house.
There was a "Big Wheel" (actually a "Medium Sized Wheel") in the tree house that was ridden on the neighbors' deck.
The Hammock was another place to explore.
Of course, for the youngest, everything is unknown territory to explore.

The biggest hit at the lake was making bubbles.

We started out small.
There was a fan of those little bubbles.

Then we went on to really BIG bubbles.

And there was a fan of the big bubbles, too.

It was so much fun, that we attracted the neighbors (who played well).

And, almost before we knew it, it was time to leave.

Here's my invitation to the 4th generation: COME BACK!