American Mum: Family Fun at the Lake of the Ozarks! (LOTS of pictures!)

After Cora's Baptism in St. Louis, we spent some time with Aunt Emily before she headed back to Boston. The kids had a great time with her! She took them for a walk and to the park. Eric and Dylan went to a St. Louis Cardinal's game with Nana, Grandpa and Aunt Emily. As always, we wish we could spend more time with her.

Then, we headed to the Lake of the Ozarks for the week of 4th of July. My family has been going to the lake since my mom was a baby. It is so enjoyable to watch the next generation of kids enjoy the lake as much as we do. Dylan was in absolute heaven there! We enjoyed every minute of time with our family! Boats, swimming, tubing, BBQ's, tons of playtime with cousins and even Go Carts! Dylan is already asking when we are going back to the lake.

Here are some of the MANY pictures from our week at the lake...

My brother, Ron, and Eric on the 1st of many boat rides with Reed, Conner, Dylan and Amelia

Cora's first time at the Lake of the Ozarks

Cora's first boat ride

She's all cozy with Aunt Kate (hiding Kate's adorable baby bump!)

Graham and his buddy, Dylan

Aunt Michelle and Cora looking very patriotic!

This is what the room truly looked like...kids everywhere! But so fun!

Cora had a great seat for the Cardinal's game.

Cora didn't do much swimming, but she sure looked cute in her swimming suits!

Dylan, Reed and Conner having so much fun at the pool!

Fun with Uncle Dan!

Who is having the most fun here?

Conner and Cora Amelia & Cora in their matching dresses

Floating, swimming...perfect days at the lake!

A little video of the boys jumping off the back of the boat.

Amelia and Daddy

Mommy and Amelia

Great-Grandma Reed and Marilyn enjoyed a few days with us at the lake too!

Cora and Reed

No more monkeys jumping on the bed! (or off of the bed onto the twin mattress!)

All of the adults were in the condo next door enjoying a champagne toast to celebrate Carrie and Drew's engagement! Go ahead and keep jumping, kids. :)

Congrats Drew & Carrie!

Breakfast time!

Mimi and Gigi taking a short break from helping with the grandkids

Fun at the pool with Grandpa

Dan was launching Lily, and she loved it!

Our good friends from Aiken were near St. Louis visiting family. They met up with us for a few hours on the water. It was SO great to see Rich, Raquel and Kyle! We miss them!