Benkufsky's Cabin

Last weekend we took a trip up to the Benkufsky's (our neighbor) cabin. The Sarkela's, our other neighbors, also went so we had a cabin full (12 with all the kids and 2 dogs). The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time. Bentley ran and swam so hard that he pretty much collapsed on Saturday night about 7 o'clock.

Cayden, Matt and Hadley Sarkela trying to catch something at sunset. If Cayden found himself with a spare moment he grabbed his fishing pole and hit the lake. He is pretty much a self-sufficient fisherman now - baits his hooks and takes the fish off himself. He even helps the other kids get their fish off. I think he has a passion for fishing.

We woke up Saturday to a thick blanket of fog. The lake was like glass and it seemed the dock was floating in grey. Bentley went in for a stick right away in the morning.

Here is Teresa, Jan, Matt, Leo, and Sharri (L-R) relaxing by the cabin. The boys, Jan and I, and Bentley all slept in the tent (thanks Wiley and Shelly) since it was tight in the cabin. The boys had fun camping out. Bentley liked it too except for all the sounds he kept barking and growling at. The first night just as we were falling asleep an acorn fell on the tent and scared the peewaden out of Jan!! :)


I love how this picture turned out! The funny thing is I think Cayden was giving Hadley a frog! :)


We set a record for the most people (and dogs) on the swim dock.


The highlight of the weekend was both boys skiing on ski trainers! Poor Cayden was the victim of the adults learning how to launch the kids. We finally figured out it worked best if the kids just stood up from the get-go. He was a good sport and went through all these tries! Way to go Cayden!!



Dylan was brave enough to try it out too! He got up the very first time, which ended up being a blessing because when he tried again on Sunday he fell and was ready to quit. We talked him in to trying again with his goggles on - he thought that was ok. So he got up twice!! Way to go Dylan!!!



Thanks very much to the Benkufsky's for inviting us up, we had a great time!!
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