Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts

Monday, August 2, 2010

River Rats

This past weekend we were asked to go to the Lake of the Ozarks with our friends, Jen and Geoff.  It feels like we just got back from Destin, so to pack for another trip was tiring, but this time we didn't have to pack all of Ansley's stuff.  Woohoo!  Thankfully, the grandparents watched her, while we played at the lake with our friends (we missed Ansley tremendously, but knew it would be better for her to stay home and easier for us)!  I'm so glad we were able to go!  We had so much fun cruising the lake on the Pinkel's boat, relaxing at the pool, and playing on the jet skis.  We also met Geoff's sister, Erin and her family...they were so sweet and she had such good advice (she is a mother of 3 girls, all about a year apart)!  We had some great conversation and hope we can see them again sometime! 
It was a weekend of fun for all of us!  We didn't take many pictures, but here are a few.
Love these girls!

Geoff was our captain
Look how roomy!  This was Taylor's hangout!
What a beaut!


Our lunch spot

Love the JWB on the back of the boat...Just Win Baby (Geoff's dad is head coach of Mizzou football)!
MIZ...ZOU! 

My favorite spot on the boat!
Thank you Pinkels for a fun, relaxing weekend!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Destin, Baby!

Our little family was able to enjoy the oil lined beaches of Destin, Florida this past week with our friends, the Ewaskos and little Bandermanns.  Just kidding about the oil lined beaches, it was BEAUTIFUL (contrary to a lot of the reports I received before going)!  We had an eventful, yet relaxing stay at the Seascape Resort and ate enough crab legs to flounder an army!
Ansley was a little out of her element there...the 12 hour trip in the new car seat was a little aggravating (she couldn't quite recline) and she suddenly decided she didn't want to eat the food I brought for her.  She also realized that sand didn't taste good or feel good in the eyes either :)!  We definitely learned that taking a one year old on a beach trip would not be the smartest idea next time!  Oh well, you live and learn!  No matter what, she's still a joy, even when she's fussy (I'm not sure our friends would say the same-ha)!
Our days were mostly spent relaxing by the pool, sun-bathing at the beach, golfing (Whit and the boys played), lounging in our condo, eating at some great seafood restaurants, taking an adventure at a small village called Baytown Wharf (Whit and I), and antique shopping.  It was all-in-all a great trip!  We had a fun time with Ansley at the pool once she got used to the water, seeing Alex and Ansley cuddle was so sweet, and spending time with friends that we absolutely LOVE was a blast!  Here are some pictures from our trip.

We all did the balcony pictures when we got there :)
We had a gorgeous view of the turquoise water!

  
 Ansley ready for the pool
 She looked like our little boxer
She had fun playing in the sand.... 
 Until it looked good enough to eat!
 Next morning...Ansley and Alex watched some toons.
Ansley's bedhead cracks me up!
 Whitney showing off her skills
Our beautiful pool

Of course, she loved running around the pool!



Love this one!
Jason splashing us
Dinner at Hog's Breath.  I know...sounds appetizing.
Alex wanted all kinds of kisses from Ansley!


Ansley loved the beach in the evening!
She loved the wind blowing in her face and the water rolling up to her toes!
Precious little footprints

      
Ok...really goofy picture!
Ansley watching the waves
Yay!  Destin was so fun!
Can't wait to get back!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Amy's Wedded Bliss!

My co-worker, Amy got married on Saturday!  Woo Hoo!  Amy and Jesse's day was beautiful and you could definitely feel the love they have for one another...they are so cute!  They also had many things for the kids to do, which was very nice considering there was close to 20 little ones running around.  Ansley took full advantage!

Nichole helping the kiddos
Stacy and Owen!
The beautiful bride, Kelley, and Ansley
Kate trying to figure out how to blow bubbles...so sweet!
Ansley loved the party favors, this necklace is our new accessory!
Jason tellling Ansley about the ducks
I don't like this trick.

 Congrats to Amy and Jesse!