A re-post of a repeat celebration - and looking forward to it!

Yes, this is literally a re-post of a re-post and a repeat of a repeat of a celebration... And we're thrilled. Headed out to the cutest red cabin on the lake for our 3rd annual: Boat, Dock, Beer - 4th of July Celebration on Lake Lanier!

Happy Independence Day to all - enjoy lovely & safe weekends!!!


xoxo ~ Arlynn
 

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The Hubs & I had such a wonderful time at the cute little red cabin on the lake, celebrating the 4th of July 2009 that we're going to do it all over again this year! Just the same :-) It was such a wonderful & relaxing weekend & I hope this one's just the same! 

I'm sharing my 4th of July celebration posts from last year because I'm just enjoying re-living that weekend now... can five o'clock get here any sooner?!? That's when I'll be in vacation mode, on my way to the cutest little cabin on the lake:

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The Hubs & I were fortunate enough to have use of the cutest little lakeside cottage this past weekend for all of our fabulous 4th of July celebrating. In fact, it was just so cute, I had to share it all with you...
Not much from the outside:

But, it was in a more than ideal location - right on a deep water cove, off the main body of the lake with a dock big enough to house the boat & do some sunbathing/firework gazing!

The Hub's ideal spot...

And the inside was absolutely adorbs - SO much better than what I was expecting for a "lakeside cottage!"


The Hubs made it sound as if I'd be cooking in a fire pit (practically), I certainly didn't expect such a perfect kitchen with all of the necessities + some...

Believe it or not, this little one bedroom, one bath cottage can sleep six! Perfect for lake parties with friends in the near future...

What a fun green color for a lake house?!? Don't know if it's something I'd want to see everyday in my home, but for a second house - I LOVE ;-)

Finally, the bedroom, not much to say other than it's cute as can be & was the perfect place to sleep away all of that soaked up sun!

One more cottage view...

The cottage had a big screened porch, which spanned the length of the cottage. We didn't spend too much time here, most was spent on the lake or dock, but this little porch was perfect for meal time!

Max, out pup, enjoying the porch & watching the Hubs as he cleaned up before we left:

Jut posting about all of our fun, and this cute little lake cottage makes me yearn to go back.. NOW! We've already been invited to use it practically any time we please, so I'm concocting another reason for a lakeside celebration soon, stay tuned...

The Hubs, Max, the pup, and I enjoyed the most perfect 4th of July weekend at an adorable lakeside cottage! I, of course, took tons of photos since I wanted to share all of the fun with you guys...

Our weekend consisted of fun boat rides; Max just loves that wind-whipping through his fur feeling:

One of the Hub's very best friends, and groomsman in our wedding, Trent spent some time at the lake with us. Here he is about to get up on the knee board:

One of my sweet girlfriends, Callie (the one who introduced me to Rita's) also came to hang out/lay out & have some 4th of July fun...

Max loved riding on the boat with Callie!


Here's the Hubs showing off his knee boarding skills - he can even perform spins and "jumps," woah... :-)

See, I told you he was good:

Check out that schmancy, windblown boat hair = sexy!

Matt and Trent, BFFs since kindergarten; seriously.

One of my favorite shots from the weekend - pretty much sums it all up...

Finally our other BFF, Amanda (the future bride-to-be) made it to the cottage in enough time to take a dip in the lake & play some Phase 10 before dinner:

The first night we played it very low-key, grilled out some burgers & enjoyed them with fruit salad, veggies & dip and some very yummy drinks...

Callie & Amanda, ready for dinner out on the screened porch...

The morning of the 4th started with another excellent boat ride and more floating around. Another precious shot of my favorite furry boy:

Meg, one of the most super-fun gals that I know from work, meant us out on the lake for the 4th! Here she is enjoying the spin on the boat:

Of course me & Max had to get a shot in...

Here's that sweet captain of our lake-worthy vessel...

Family picture time!!!

Meggers & I loving our time out on the lake...

I even brought Max out on the lake with us - it was SO cute!!!

Even the Hubs came to join me & Max for some quality, lake-floating time:

Later that day, before firework time, the Hubs & I decided to take the kayaks out for a spin & we love it! We've been talking about getting a pair of kayaks for our own use, and that afternoon sealed the deal for the Hubs - he's been shopping around already for the perfect kayaking gear :-)

Finally, as the sun set & the full moon rose, it was show time...

We were able to see some great displays of fiery fantasy right from the cottage's boat dock & it was ideal! Here are a few shots I was able to capture:

On Sunday we lazily got out of bed, cleaned up the cottage & sadly returned home, as it started to drizzle. So sad that our weekend had to come to an end so soon! 

We're already looking for an excuse to return to the lakeside cottage & enjoy some more relaxing and sun-shining fun : - )