especially in michigan


probably the best weekend of my summer...


7 girls (some crazier than others, but all hold a high level of pizazz)
7 bass lake swimmers&dancers (some preferred diving to dancing)
7 sharing hearts who all seemed to understand where the other was coming from (no exceptions)
6 strong voices singing praises (one was more of a sexy, raspy voice with spiratic sniffs and coughs)
6 thick-skinned freezing lake michigan swimmers (one preferred sunning to getting toppled by 50 degree waves)
6 girls who visited the bathroom regularly (one may have gotten a case of the big D)
5 big meals (all of which were heartily enjoyed)
5 wakeboarders (some more successful than others)
4 swimmers who saw a full moon (in the mid-day sunshine...odd)
4 cardswipes (every ten minutes)
3 nearby kayakers (one which had the honor of being saluted...ahoy there!)
3 girls who got drenched (by waves during morning church)
2 lakes (one significantly smaller and warmer than the other)
2 boats (one significantly more powerful than the other, the poor fishing boat had never seen so many girls)
2 dance parties (one on land, one on water)
1 obsessed micheal phelps fan (he slowly grew on the other six)
1 boat driver (who is now very experienced at pulling wakeboarders)
1 boat cheerleader (who encouraged her boarding friends to have trust and confidence)
1 steve look-a-like (in camo 'waders')
1 linda look-a-like (in a 90's windsuit)
1 God, THE God (that was prayed to, talked of, and glorified)
1 house that will never be the same (period)

pictures to come...

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great post, Em. Made me smile a lot. I'm so glad you girls had so much fun. What awesome memories. Love you and praying for you, Molly

Linda said...

I was wondering what you used for my "look alike"- now I'm wondering who it was? YOU? Fun list Em! mom

Sandra said...

looking forward to pictures.

Tricky said...

awwww....how cute and very discriptive of our weekend (without too much detail-good thing;)) I loved, loved, loved being at the lake with all the wonderful gals!! Thanks soo much for inviting us up! It will be a weekend that won't soon be forgotten:) Love you lots and am praying for you!!

Christen Leigh said...

Oh glory be! I just think you're all the coolest cats to ever be.

Thanks a billion and ten for getting everything together. It was wonderful.

Your recap was very creative and funny, as well. :) Hope you're having a super week!! :)

leah said...

oh my joy...how full it was this weekend! what a wonderful time. thanks again for everything em and the rest of the wonderful gutweins for sharing.

come on em...3 olympic golds and counting....who wouldn't be obsessed?!

Unknown said...

Leah....its up to five!

Thanks for the awesome weekend Em! See you tonight! Get your shaker ready!

emilykate said...

oh girls, i just love you all. and yes tricky, i tried to keep think as anonymous as posible, for more than one person's sake!
can't wait to see everyone's pics soon!

Sandra said...

love the updated blog....great layout and fit!!!

sarah.flyingkites said...

Glad you gals had fun!

Your new background is great...

Kendra said...

Em, thanks for the descriptive recap of the weekend. Felt like I was there and look forward to seeing everyone's pictures.

Kendra <><