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Yep. That’s the family circa 1994 or 1995ish. I am not exactly sure which year it was but there we are in all of our glory outside a cottage at one of my favorite places on earth, Lakeside, Ohio. While we have all grown up and aged, this picture makes me smile. We have great memories of time together as a family at Lakeside over the years and today we are traveling to Lakeside once again.
Daddy and Mother set a tradition of family time at Lakeside when East Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church met there for their yearly conference. As kids we loved spending the week there where we had a lot of freedom to come and go as we pleased. Lifelong friendships were formed and we loved being together in the beautiful place that is Lakeside.
Now our week at Lakeside looks a bit different. It is just the 4 siblings and their spouses. We don’t plan out our meals and have lists divvied up for everyone to bring. We wing it. We do some things together but we have plenty of time to do things on our. own. We try to put puzzles together. Last year’s Starry Starry Night Monet puzzle went unfinished because it was HARD. We read a lot. Some of the gang fishes. There is lots of walking and visiting the shops that are still open. There are trips to the Marblehead Lighthouse.
The most important thing is that we block the time out and we make memories. It isn’t the same as being there for annual conference but it is still our happy place and time with family is something that is precious, don’t you think? So here’s to another wonderful week at Lakeside, making memories and enjoying being with my loved ones. I know Daddy and Mother will be smiling down on us as we continue to make memories as a family.
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Leave a commentAnother Lakeside Lover here! Have a wonderful time with your family! What a powerful tradition. I think the weather is going to be OK!
We have books and puzzles for the less than great weather days!
It’s wonderful that you still keep this tradition alive. Your parents will be pleased.
I think so as well!
That’s wonderful! We 4 siblings are having the hardest time getting together since covid. Hoping to do that this winter finally. Health issues really throw a wrench in best intentions.
That’s wonderful that you still do that. Often times, once the parents are gone, the family sort of falls apart.
I think it’s so great to have something like this. To get all the siblings together and spend time and make memories. Such a beautiful tradition. 💕
That’s great. We three siblings, now two, live on different continents so getting together has always been a problem. The last time we were together was 1996 when Mother dird, and since then one of us has moved on. Enjoy your time together.
Family reunions are so important & fun. So glad you get together every year. Sadly we have not had one in years.
So wonderful your family get together every year. Making more memories is a blessing.
What a wonderful family tradition. Enjoy your time at Lakeside. Oh, I know you WILL.
Family traditions like yours are oh, so special!