the tubing and the skiing

 This was eventually a successful run, lots of set up, so much patience, but voila.

 Elin has discovered Sam's favorite pastime of watching fish in the water, trying to catch them.  I'm so glad. It occupies her for long stretches of time, happily concentrating and enjoying the lake in her own way.

 Dan:

Anyway, June ended on a splendid note, and July will be here in less than an hour.

Nothing but love,  Val