I can't even remember who tagged me for this.....no surprise there, right?!?!?!?.....I'm thinking Seventh Diamond. I'm just pleased as punch that I got it done! 
I use to have a really cute table and chair set under the little porch area. It has now been taken over by the Thing's toys, water table and pool. The Pink Barbie Escalade can often be found parked under there after a cruise down our road. It's a dead end road with minimal traffic and we are at the end. It's great for bike riding, stroller walking or cruising in the Escalade. The kids play on this side of the house. I keep them away from the lake side unless we are swimming in the pool, eating dinner at the picnic table or heading down the dock to load up on one of the boats.
The back side of the house. (or front, if you are using proper lake language) It's a deck, but I have another comfy chair that I like under the balcony where I can sit for a little protection from the wind. I often sit here and ponder my thoughts and idea's.
Side view of our house with our pool that we enjoy so much.
My little sun dock. I love having my morning coffee out here on a calm day when the lake looks like glass, its where I come to lay in the sun when the Things are napping and Hubs and I like to come out here in the evening to talk and drink something ice cold. The sunsets are beautiful.
Our little marina. Pontoon boat for entertaining, Speed boat for the fast ride, the older kids speed boat to the far right, two jet ski's which go way too fast and my little sun dock.
The playhouse that Daddy built for Thing 1 and Thing 2 last summer. They both LOVE playing inside it. I'll post pictures of the inside another time.
The kids swing set and play area. We decided to fence it in due to people coming down our street looking for lake property for sale. Behind our garage is our tennis court. I spend quite a bit of time walking/jogging around it with my ipod. Great stress relief for me. It is surrounded by the woods. I get to enjoy the birds, lake breeze and peacefulness. (The big brown barn in the background, right side, is where we store all our stuff) Although I like walking down the road as well, this keeps me close to home in case one of the Things needs me. I usually walk on the tennis court after they are in bed for the night. So there you have it....
I use to have a really cute table and chair set under the little porch area. It has now been taken over by the Thing's toys, water table and pool. The Pink Barbie Escalade can often be found parked under there after a cruise down our road. It's a dead end road with minimal traffic and we are at the end. It's great for bike riding, stroller walking or cruising in the Escalade. The kids play on this side of the house. I keep them away from the lake side unless we are swimming in the pool, eating dinner at the picnic table or heading down the dock to load up on one of the boats.
The back side of the house. (or front, if you are using proper lake language) It's a deck, but I have another comfy chair that I like under the balcony where I can sit for a little protection from the wind. I often sit here and ponder my thoughts and idea's.
Side view of our house with our pool that we enjoy so much.
My little sun dock. I love having my morning coffee out here on a calm day when the lake looks like glass, its where I come to lay in the sun when the Things are napping and Hubs and I like to come out here in the evening to talk and drink something ice cold. The sunsets are beautiful.
Our little marina. Pontoon boat for entertaining, Speed boat for the fast ride, the older kids speed boat to the far right, two jet ski's which go way too fast and my little sun dock.
The playhouse that Daddy built for Thing 1 and Thing 2 last summer. They both LOVE playing inside it. I'll post pictures of the inside another time.
The kids swing set and play area. We decided to fence it in due to people coming down our street looking for lake property for sale. Behind our garage is our tennis court. I spend quite a bit of time walking/jogging around it with my ipod. Great stress relief for me. It is surrounded by the woods. I get to enjoy the birds, lake breeze and peacefulness. (The big brown barn in the background, right side, is where we store all our stuff) Although I like walking down the road as well, this keeps me close to home in case one of the Things needs me. I usually walk on the tennis court after they are in bed for the night. So there you have it....
42 comments:
OMG, love your home, just stunning.The playhouse for thing 1&2, lucky girls, it's adorable, can't wait for photos.
Wow. Looks great and very relaxing. A nice place to grow up, I think!
WOW, Stef....that is one amazing propery you have there!!! I absolutely love it!
Insert Robin Leach voice, "Today on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, neighbours between Cheryl Teigs and MC Hammer is Steffie and her tribe."
What a beautiful home for the tribe to enjoy!
You have a beautiful home. Can I move into that little one out back :).
VERY beautiful... That would be so nice to live on a lake...The kids have lots of room to run around.. I grew up out in the country and loved every minute of it.. My children love going to my parents house because of the land and the pond and sooo much room.
Have a GREAT week.
Kim
Very nice homestead, Stef!
Can I come there on vacation!?!? :)
Your house and property are so beautiful. A lake and a pool! Wow! Do you get nervous living so close to the lake with your two little ones? I love the playhouse their daddy built. Two, soon to be three very blessed little ones.
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Okay, I am showing the playhouse to my husband so that he might be inspired to build my daughter one like it. How fun! Also, your house is beautiful!!! I am so jealous that you live on a lake. That is a dream! Also, I LOVE LOVE LOVE those hot pink adirondack chairs. I recently painted mine red but I am loving the hot pink. Thanks for sharing the pics.
But Sandra has the most beautiful kitchen....don't you think she needs to host a blogger par-tay so we can chit chat? I do!
You have such a lovely home!!! I love the garden flag by the playhouse, I have been looking for one just like that. Now that I know they are out there ~ the hunt continues.
I love the comfy chair on your front porch and the pink chairs on the sun deck. Basically I love it all!! :o)
Thanks for posting, I guess I've never seen the whole "compound". I didn't know you played tennis. Let's play sometime.
WOW ... WE SHOULD HAVE HAD TO REUNION AT YOUR HOUSE !!!! LOVE IT!
Where do you live again? I wanna come over and play!! GREAT spaces.
You forgot the paddle boat..my party boat! Lol :)
cool tag, I love those pictures
Wow, your home is gorgeous!! So an April DTC group or blogging group party at The Tribe's sounds good to me :o)
very beautiful! I love porches!
WOW! Your house is amazing! So beautiful!
very nice! I love it!
very nice! I love it!
Looks like a great place to raise a family!
You have a beautiful home Stefanie!
Spectacular!! Your home is simply breathtaking!
Why leave THIS home? I can't think of one single reason why you would want to venture out...oh ya, to get more beer for the party boat.
You've got it rough there Stef! ;)
Can't wait to see it in person.
Lauren is doing much better, we got the go ahead on all foods- yay, no more liquid diet!
Talk to ya soon.
"ummmm, I'd like to make a reservation please". "No, no, no don't hang up the little cottage out back will do just fine for me and my klan"! "Oh, I'll be bringing the dog too". Alright crazy ass--what travel mag did these fotos come from?! I am sooo dang jealous... A pool? Lake? Boat? (s) Did ya say Scalade tooo? Where again did you say ya lived?! I'm packed and in the car! I'll call when I'm 10 miles to your place..... Be afraid!
Rony
Thank you all for the nice comments......come on over any time! ;)
OMG! What a beautiful home and porperty! I am so jealous!
Steffie, your house is gorgeous! I just love it and your patios are perfect!! My children would go crazy as we only have a fishing boat to go out on. They are begging for a ski boat. Love it love it!
Woah. That is one awesome house!!! And jam-packed with entertainment!!!! Hmm...When can I come visit?!?!?!
VERY beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! Why leave when you are already in paradise?
Absolutey lovely house!! Love the play house! Well, actually love the jet ski's..but didn't want to sound crazy!! But love them!!!!!
Um, does a cabana boy in speedo come with that? OMG, I am soooo Google mapping your address right now. We are going to have so much fun on your porch. Tequilla til it kills ya.
Three knocks, and you'll know it's me.
Wow can we come visit? My husband would be out on your boat all day and or I might not ever see him again. He so loves to fish. Your home is beautiful you are so blessed. :)
Sheesh! wanna rent out the playhouse! Your place is massive! And beautiful by the way.
Looks like a little piece of Heaven.... just lovely.
Ms Dragonfly's comment pretty much summed it up. lol
Good for you!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
You have an amazing house!!!!
I LOVE YOUR HOUSE!!!!! It is beautiful. We live less than half a mile from the lake and have a pond in the backyard. OK- it was much bigger before the "drought"!! I love the idea of fencing in the play area. We have been wondering what to do about the pond. I don't worry about the lake because we aren't close enough, but the pond is about very deep! Thanks for the idea!!! Did I tell you I LOVE your house!!!
Stacey
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