big green tractor.

my parents have been looking tirelessly for a lake house.

like - for years.

and last summer, they finally bit the bullet & bought a lot at lake cypress springs in east texas.

right next to some of their very closest friends.

yaya.

but, it was on a a small little inlet. as in, you didn't get a 'view' of the lake, but it was a beautiful lot nonetheless.

then - in true cook fashion - a last minute deal was struck. with their realtor. 

and they exchanged their lots for his house, across the street. {in some shape or form, not quite sure what the deal actually entailed... ha.} and it has an awesome view.

and they finally got the keys last week.

so we just had to go for easter weekend.

the actual house is all boarded up - getting all pretty with new paint & carpet.

but the garage apartment did just fine for all 6 of us {the littles included} to hunker down in for the weekend. 

the lake was beautiful. but by far, the highlight {for both of my boys} was.....

the big green tractor.

look at that face. complete contentment.

{oh yeah, i'm talking about the hubbs!}

exploring.

georgia loved it too. 

she had to get a haircut when we got back so we can go again. :)

love this. can you see the hubbs just sitting and reading on the porch? 

relaxation at it's finest.

talking about plants. or something...