After over a week of Florida fun we were excited to enter Georgia and a weekend of relaxing at Lake Lanier. We came in to Shady Grove Camp on a Thursday evening and stayed till Sunday. It was so nice we would have been happy right there for much much longer. we have stayed at many campgrounds through the years and this one ranks in the top 5. Our site had three levels, an asphalt pad, a large gravel area with fire pit and table, and a small sandy beach on the lake.
Someone has had many grumpy evenings lately.
Our first day there the kids were in swim suits almost as soon as they woke up. The beach was calling their name before breakfast. The water was perfect for swimming and paddle boards. The kids built castles and water blockades. C spent most of the day on a paddle board. We took out our hammocks and Jen even got a quick nap in. It was a perfect restful lake day.
In the afternoon we were joined by Stephen’s college roommate and his family. They are the reason we found this perfect spot outside of Atlanta. Needless to say our wonderful day turned into a fabulous evening. We chatted and caught up and the kids played and hung out till everyone was ready for bed.
Our Georgia hosts took us to the Edge of the World trail along the Amicalola Creek. This was a boardwalk trail along the creek bank that ended at an area of waterfalls and pools. The walk was easy and pretty, especially with the creek running alongside. Then it opened up to the waterfalls which were a bit loud but extremely beautiful.
We all worked our way into the calmer pools. The water was freezing and reminded us of the California lakes and rivers. the cold water did not stop the kids (and adults) from having a great time. The men discovered a slide of sorts were the water current pushed you through a channel. B and D were both excited to try it, our girls are always up for an adventure. We stayed until everyone was starving and ready to head back for a late lunch.
Back at camp we played at the beach, paddle boarded, enjoyed the company and the lake. B made brownies and we got in some hammock time. In the evening we had our favorite camp meal, sausages roasted over the campfire and a skillet of veggies. Yum! After that it was time to clean up all our stuff (which had exploded everywhere in our camp). The kids were not as kind or as helpful as we expected them to be. So after cleaning it needed up being bed time, you can’t stay up late if you can’t be kind. It was a great weekend with just a few hiccups.
D got to fish from another families boat. We meet wonderful people everywhere. 
On Sunday we were up and out early on our way to visit family in Nashville. It was hard to say goodbye to this close to perfect spot. It is high on our list of places to revisit both for the amazing campground and the great company.
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