Summer Vacation 2011...Picture Style

We went with my dad and stepmom to Table Rock Lake for a week. They rented a cabin for everyone in the family to come up. This would include my brother and his wife and their four (beautiful) children, me, little sister Ilze and little brother Taylor. Part of the week some of our other family would come in because they are around Missouri as well. 

We spent all week on the lake. It was very nice and relaxing. Lots of sun. Lots of swimming. Good times. I slept with Andrew each night and it was great. One day Karen and I took Matthew and we went to Eureka Springs for a girls trip. We ate at the best little Mexican hole in the wall. It was awesome. Matthew LOVED the salsa. It was adorable. We had a good time. Walking and shopping and talking. I'm so lucky I have her in my life. Seriously, best thing ever was my brother marrying her. 

All in all, vacation was good. Speaking of vacations...I'm ready for another one! 

Kate sitting on the porch of the cabin. She didn't want her picture taken. She knows I'm a picture taker. She's dealt with it for almost 8 years. :) 

Andrew on the boat. He loved it. 

Soaking in the sun and the wind. Doesn't get much better than this. 

They had a golf cart we drove around for fun. The kids loved it.

The usual Chaco picture I take in all my places I visit. Picturesque, I know. 

Riding with Uncle Taylor on the Jet Ski. Get this...Andrew fell asleep once when I was driving. No kidding. He was that tired. 

Take off time!

Still not a fan of pictures, but she's so darn cute. 

The older kids. Will (5) driving. Kate (7) smiling and Andrew (3) watching someone else!

Ahh... that sweet Matthew... the baby (1) is the best thing ever. Seriously. He  has the cutest way of saying no. He shakes his head and says "Nuh uh". I had to leave the other day and asked if he wanted to go with mommy. Nuh-uh. How about daddy? Nuh-uh. Broke my heart. He cried and waved out the door as I pulled away. He has my heart. They ALL have my  heart. 

Another cute smile. Two bottom teeth. He was 15 months in this picture. He learned to say uh-oh on this trip.

Fun times. 

Golf cart with the older boys.

Will peeking out the door.