We have had a busy few days! Last week we all loaded up and set out on our first trip as a family of four to Southwest Missouri. Our first stop was at Granny's house in Springfield where Granny B and Grandpa came over to visit and meet Keaton. Unfortunately Chaney was in a bit of a "mood" and we visited just for a bit before we thought we better get back on the road and head to Pontiac. And while I would have loved to show off Miss Keaton to the Ozark County crew, she stayed behind with Granny and Granny B. (We are still working through some reflux issues and thought the trip would be a bit much for her. Turns out it was a good call, Granny didn't get much sleep over the next 48 hours!)

In Pontiac Chaney and I attended a shower for baby Lola and then sunscreened up for C's first trip on the lake. I was a bit worried about the boat ride, wondering if she would be scared of the sound or annoyed with her life-jacket. I should have known better; she did great! She loved the ride as she sat with Dad and waved "hiiiii" to the water as we cruised down Bull Shoals. We tied up with some Pontiac friends and floated with everyone for a while. Chaney even sat on the swim platform on one boat and "jumped" to dad in the water. She also loved Grandpa's old water squirting hand trick and had her first 30 second swim lesson from Laurie, a collegiate swimmer in her day...we have always ignored the fact it was at Oklahoma State.

Thanks to "Aunt" Jabet and "Uncle" Matt for taking us out!

The weekend wrapped up with Granny in a U-haul and a caravan back to St. Louis! The boys got her all moved in to her new place just off the Park Sunday night...shew, long day!

Here are some pictures from the big weekend taken with Aunt Jabet's cool water camera...looks like I'm going to have to get one for future trips!


Ready to go!


Lunchtime...grilled cheese and chips from Jackies!


"Jumping" off the boat with Dad.


Some floating time....