Charles by the new shore

Charles by the new Lakeshore

Biz practices with her new Canon camera by taking posed shots of Charles by the new lakeshore. 

We took advantage of the receded waters and used the shoreline for the backdrop.

 

Lake Shore Improvements

Improving the Lake Shore

At the end of last summer, Dad and I secured a permit from DNR to improve our lakeshore. Combined we have more than 100 feet.

We had a contractor come in and lay the stone wall and back fill, but then the weather turned cold.

It wasn't until spring that he came back and finished the top soil. Once that was completed, we had the piers put back in.

As you can see, the water level had receded, but the spring rains had brought the level back up to where it is now over the first step that is shown in the picture.

 

 

Becca takes a moment for a picture

 Posing for Pictures!

Just as quickly as the snow came, it melts away. On a nice sunny, cold wintry afternoon, Becca poses for pictures. Biz has become quite the photographer. Here Becca holds DeeDee, as well as striking poses on her own.

 

Shipshewana Ice Festival

A quick trip to Shipshewana

One of our favorite daytrips is to head up to Shipshewana. This time, however, we decided to stay overnight at Splash Universe. While Becca and Dad swims, Biz shops. She took some wonderful pictures of ice sculptures around town that had debuted during the Shipshewana Ice Festival.

Enjoy!