Who needs the Sun?

Throwin' in all the cliches...Despite the rain on our weekend parade, we didn't let it dampen our mood @ Merwin this past Sat:) We got to spend the night for first time this "summer" although Cole made it clear that he has yet to graduate to spider window bunk--
Not pictured was tasty pancake breakfast...we always manage to eat plenty regardless of the weather:) Still plenty to do with the boys even if mom couldn't lay out and whatever burn rec'd from previous Sat (intentionally spent without a drop of sunscreen on any of us) has officially peeled away-awesome!
Anyway, Luke built a nest
& drank Roarin' Waters by the rapids of the creek below...

Cole bonded with Grandma Neecy while leisurely reading on the paddleboat...Kinda dangerous to bring library book to middle of the lake, but one thing that managed to stay dry during the weekend:)

Older boys overcame disappointment in lack o' beach @ The Point and found equally fun playground in the forest incl new fort design.
Braved the water for a bit courtesy of snorkel gear

Caught another glimpse of resident bald eagle

& loved us some Baby Ben since he might not be around for whole summer.