My daughter begged me to do a post on what HER top things are for a weekend at the lake. And, well, why not? So here they are straight from her, I just typed {any maybe edited some grammar}.

The top 10 things a six year old must have for a weekend on the water:

1. Swimsuits – at least 3 because wet swimsuits are yucky and sometimes you have accidents.

2. Sunscreen – so you don’t get a sunburn. I like to use my Mommy’s.

3. Goggles – because getting water in your eyes is NOT fun. sometimes they loose their suction and you have to get a new pair because when they don’t stick they don’t keep out water very well.

4. Snacks – lots of apple juice boxes, granola bars, and goldfish. sometimes I get fruit snacks. oh, and doggie cookies too if you have a dog. they need treats so they don’t run away when you are at the water and they stay if they know you have cookies.

5. Noodles – not the kind you eat but the kind you use at the pool. they work in the lake too.

6. Life Jacket – sometimes I call it a boat jacket. you have to have it and wear it on the boat and when you want to use the kiddie kayak or swim in the water where you can’t touch.

7. Sand & water toys – because it’s fun to dig in the sand.

8. Sunglasses – for when you don’t have your goggles on.

9. Watermelon – it’s yummy!!

10. S’mores stuff!! – and always get extra marshmallows, I like to eat them right out of the bag.