We just returned from a vacation to Lake Sinclair, in Georgia. J.J. grew up going to this lake as a child, as his grandfather had a house there. He wanted to create some great memories for our family there as well. We were pleased to find an affordable, pet-friendly home on VRBO.com.
Here's the side of the house that faces the lake.
This is the front of the house.
The water in front of the dock was very shallow at times. The water levels are contolled by the local power company. It fluctuated quite a bit. J.J. had some trouble getting the boat to our pier, but he did it. We quickly learned the shallower areas, so manuevering the boat was easier thereafter.
It didn't take long for the kids to get into the water.
Drake with his drake (male duck toy of Latte's).
She's a retriever alright and loved the water.
The low lake level was ok for the kiddos, as they enjoyed the water AND the mud.
the main bathroom
This is where J.J.'s mom and the kids slept, with another bathroom attached. The children were excited to have a t.v. in their room. Only on vacation......it's NOT happening at home.
the living room (I've been playing around with editing color in pics)
Our room had a set of bunk beds. Drake slept on top when he was going fishing early with J.J.
My hubby liked the fishing decor in our room.
Hayden on the hammock
We saw fireworks off the pier. Neighbors to our right and across the way must have been having a shoot-off.
getting comfy before the grand finale
Kay and Corinna play a little monkey see, monkey do.
J.J. caught the biggest catfish of the week, on our very first night, July 4th. Stay tuned for more of our trip to Lake Sinclair.
Here's the rest of the scoop on our trip to Lake Sinclair.
another fish for the count
a boat ride
Now look who's driving! (for those of you who may be worrying, J.J. was using the trolling motor)
The kids needed a little help back onto the dock. 
fun in the water
of course they found a big stick
daredevil Drake
perhaps the smallest catfish in the lake
tubers in action
Ma Ma got in the lake.
play time
Maggie and Harold, Kay's friends, visited us. They live in nearby Greensboro.
We had a low country boil.....yum!
J.J.'s Uncle Andy and Aunt Katie came from Dublin.
Aunt Candace stopped by enroute to Atlanta. Corinna taught her how to play Uno.
Look closely and you can see a rainbow.
Aunt Candace and the gang.
Hayden turned 9 on July 8th.
He got a couple of dvds.
blowing out his candles
Corinna looking cute
I enjoyed reading on the hammock.
on the swing
a little closer
me and my honey
all 4 children
fishin' on our last night (I guess it's obvious which one of our boys likes to fish, huh?)
Latte rode with J.J. to the Crooked Creek Marina to hook up the boat. She loved her first family vacation.
One last pic before our departure. We sure had an awesome time at Lake Sinclair and made wonderful memories. We're hoping to return next year. 
