When warm weather begins to come back into play and you can hear the crickets chirping at night, the first things you think is "man, I wish I was at the lake", or at least I think that. And the worst part of the year is having to winterize the boat house and take the boat out of the water for a few months.

Growing up at the lake has changed me and shaped me into who I am. There are so many great things about growing up at the lake, and here are some you know to be true if you spent the majority of your summers here..

1. The cold water doesn't phase you.

Yeah, cold water sucks. But when you're at the lake you take advantage of having that huge body of water at your feet so you dive in head first with no thought about it.

2. You're no longer scared of bugs... especially ticks.

You're use to pulling off those blood suckers and lighting them on fire.

3. You never wear shoes on the dock. Or anywhere, really.

The dock is hot and splinters suck, but no matter what you'll never learn your lesson.. and let's face it, your feet can handle anything.

4. There's no tube ride that's too intense.

You may be left sore and with a million bruises today, but we'll still go tubing again tomorrow!!

5. You know there's nothing better than skiing on water that's like glass.

Six in the morning 8 in the evening are the best times for skiing, and nothing beats skiing across calm water.

6. You knew how to drive a boat before a car.

And the boating licenses test was much harder than your drivers permit.

7. You know how to bait a hook.

If you don't, I feel bad for you...

8. Sunsets on the lake beat sunsets anywhere else in the world.

It never gets old.

9. If it starts to rain while you're on the boat, GET BACK TO THE HOUSE.

It is basically equivalent to being in a paintball war.. ouch.

10. The lake is your personal bathtub.

It's also a lot more fun to bathe in the lake.

11. Yes, there is a "right" side of the lake to be on..

It's like driving on the road. STAY ON YOUR SIDE.

12. When the ducks come by they always expect some bread.

And they're just so cute...

13. You've fallen asleep in the sun at least once or twice..

Yay for weird sunburns...

14. You've lost something important to you in the water.

Sunglasses, wallet, bracelets. You name it, you've lost it. But not your keys! Thank God for floatation devices.

15. Getting "bored" at the lake is not even a thing.

Who needs wifi when you have cards and board games.

16. You know where the best cliff jumping and rope swinging spots are.

It's where all the kids hang out at.

17. You don't mind when the fish nibble at your feet.

It actually feels funny.

18. Nothing beats fireworks over the water during the 4th of July.

And the lights from all the boats that crowd around.

19. Boat church is better than regular church.

Who doesn't want to listen to a sermon on a boat?

20. Dinner time isn't until it's dark outside.

Which is usually between 9 and 10.

21. You know where the party cove is.

And you are tempted to go join the hooligans on Saturday night.

22. You've had to swim to boat or jet ski back to the dock due to a breakdown.

It happens, no biggie.

23. You started jumping off the top of the boathouse once you could swim.

The thrill of it is the best.

24. You feel bad for those who don't spend time at the lake.

Because it is God's greatest place on Earth.