Although there is not a summer vacation in the budget this year, we are blessed to live on a lake. So I see many days taking the kids and the dog to the waterfront..... building sand castles, teaching our 3.5 year old how to swim, introducing the 1 year old to the water, trying to keep the dog from chasing the ducks, and having picnic dinners as the day gets cool. Yes, summer on the lake is sounding better and better- who needs a fancy vacation this year? :)