Cedar Rapids Lodge: Is it really JULY??

Monday, July 9, 2012

Is it really JULY??

It is true....the older you get, the faster time flies! We've been learning this resort business for 25 years...I think we are finally getting it figured out! Our most recent genius idea...

Put those grandchildren to work!! They don't come cheap, but when they're young, boy, do they think it's fun to work at the resort! Calvin came on a Saturday morning with his Mom and brought his trimmer...hey, watch what you're doing there, buddy! Love that smile when he's hard at work!

Summer doesn't allow me much time for my favorite pastime....sewing....but when this little girl walked in with her fabric...I had to sit down and sew...and she was so excited for her new "Tangled" dress!

Now to find 2 more pieces for her cousins who will want one too!

Fishing has continued to be an active sport at the resort, even in July....here's some of the famous fishermen...

Austen caught this nice northern last week.....

And his cousin, Brady, caught this beautiful bass...

Patrick caught the biggest fish of his life...a 22" walleye! Keep fishing, Pat...there's bigger ones where that came from!

There was alot of excitement on the 4th of July....

These kids assembled for a patriotic photo op....and then....

they marched down the lane for all the guests...and through the Elfun Trail...with their fancy instruments of spoons and pan lids....it was very exciting and hopefully a tradition to continue next year!

Our Monday night potlucks are about half way through the season....this week was one of the fullest tables we've had all summer! Lots of great food and conversation...and desserts...