Lake of the Ozarks 2008-51 hours of FUN!

WOW! We had the fasted vacation in a year. A little longer than last year's KC trip, but way shorter than we wanted. With the extended family and a few other families from home we headed to the LAKE for the annual Shaw vacation. Funny how few are actually Shaw's but around here, there is always a way to trace your family tree to someone elses. The weekend was GREAT! With so many kids, it was hard to believe, but they were all wel behaved and got along great! The older ones did a wonderful job- playing with the younger ones. Unfortunatley we had to head back way earlier that we wanted, for me to be at work. YUCK! Next year, I'm considerding starting my school year a little later that my district wants. :) think I can get away with that?
We'd love to thank George and Sharon for this trip! THANKS a BUNCH!
Here a a few or a lot of pics from the weekend. I'm trying to get caught up on the blogging.

We got to share and room with Mark, Angie and Tyler. Jay had a blast cuddlign with his cousin. Even though this sleeping arrangement didn't last, they had fun on the pull out couch.


Shortly after arriving, Jay HAD to get on the dock and help keep the water level where it was. What a little country boy! One day, we'll have to teach him what bathrooms are for!

Could he look, any more excited to be on the boat?

The big boys, swimming off the beach in the lake. Jay loved every minute of trying to keep up with all the big kids.

Scott, in the middle of an intense game of Testicle Toss.

Jay and his Grandma Sharon- THANKS for a great trip!

Angie and Tyler on Tyler's first boat ride.

After our 1st full day at the LAKE! Just plain ol wore out!

On Monday, it not only was our 7th anniversary, it was George's 61st birthday. As tradition would have it, all the men went golfing. In addition to the usual 12 ish from our trip, the Grateke's were down at the lake too. So I think the group ended up being 19 men, all from the same hometown, but out of town. 18 holes and a questionable amount of shots later, this is what came back from the golf course. We (Scott) had a pretty rough ride home that evening. I really like that Scott and his dad, chose to dress alike for the day. Love was in the air!

What a cool mom- NOT! After getting Jay all geared up for a ride on the waverunner, Alicia hopped on with us, for us to be told we needed to fill it with gas before we took it out. OK FINE>>>>So, we drove around the cove to the gas pump. I was told, I needed to ramp the wave runner on this little floating dock to get it to reach the pump. Just as I'm starting to line it up- Alicia mentions, that this wave runner tips very easily. Well- that was it, over we went. Jay was upset and we were all soaked and under water. After getting back on- Jay decided that was enough of a ride from mom. Do I get points for trying?

Just some of the kids at the lake with us. Angie is hiding behind Tyler, and there I am- in all my glory in a swim suit, just showing off my built in flotation devices :) We had so much fun with all the activity the kids bring.

The big kids were so great with Jay- Dustin let them play a little game of throw me off the dock. Of course, Jay thought this was a blast.

Jay loves JUMPING from one thing to another. you may have noticed in past posts- off the wall at the pool, on Abi, hay bales, etc. Here he is hopping from one tube to another. Who needs water, anyway?