Lake of the Ozarks - Day 3

We didn't rent a boat on Thursday which worked out really nice. We had a slow day full of hair chalk, family pictures, playing game and visiting. It was amazing!

Cousin picture only missing the smallest two (Millie and Ingrid).

 

Look at those stunning girls!

And those tough boys!

I think pouting Landon is my favorite part of this picture! :) :)

Or Kyle's constant "I hate this face."

Jakob the giant. This picture makes me laugh every time! 

Sisters in all the ways that matter!

I adore them!

Then we taught Charlie and Violet how to play Agricola while Sprout napped. 

"The Fun Aunt" Janet brought out hair chalk and it was a huge hit! Pa was looking very fancy. 

Gramma's was a bit more subtle. Jeff had to run an errand and Pa was going with him and Jeff said he wasn't taking him unless he washed his hair out. That made us all chuckle pretty hard. 

Hair paint turned into face paint pretty quickly. 

Sprout "napping" so he doesn't have to go inside. 

Uncle Chad brought a swing which was a big hit!

 Dad rocked some dutch oven!

I stayed back home while the boys took the kids to the lake to swim. You could hear their screams from the cabin. Turns out they found a snake in the water. No thank you very much.

Jakob pretending to be small. 

Another beautiful sunset on a perfect day!

Lake of the Ozarks - Day 4

Our final day was spent out on the lake and it couldn't have been more perfect! 

Surfing USA

Being preggers at the lake wasn't the most flattering next to all of these hot Mama's :)

Nap time for Sprouty, so he and I headed back to the shore. 

Captain Kyle at the helm.

We still had another night to stay, but everyone seemed pretty keen to hit the road, so we packed up and drove our three hours home. It was SUCH an amazing trip. I loved that everyone had their own cabins, that we could escape and put our children down for naps but still sit and visit. I loved that the cousins got to play. and play and play. I loved the Ozarks, the lake the outdoors. It was SUCH an amazing week and my heart is so gosh darn full!!

Lake of the Ozarks - Day 2

July fourth and I can't think of a better way to spend it than on the lake. Oh man, I am in my happy place. I love being outdoors and while yes, we aren't roughing it, I still can't think of a happier place. 

The sun was warm, the water was even better and we headed out on a boat to have some FUN!

E was actually really brave. I was so proud of her!

With all of our beef on the boat, yes I mean all of us, we only just about sunk it once. It was funny.

We also only had one minor accident with Lucia falling in the fire while playing tug of war. She wasn't hurt badly at all a huge blessing! 

Then it was time for fire starting contests. First one to burn their string. 

Confetti cannons. 

And ending the night with sparklers!