Weekend at Jackson Lake

On the rare weekends that Paul is in town, we pack up and head to the lakehouse for a much needed break from reality.  The Crawford Family came with us and Railey was more than excited to show the kids everything Jackson Lake had to offer.

The lake level has finally come back after some repairs to the dam so it was nice to have the boat on the dock for the first time this Summer.  We lathered the kids with sunscreen, poured drinks and loaded the kids on the boat to head to the lake's #1 attraction, Goat Island.

Note to self, let Maysie's life jacket dry completely before storing it next year.  And, find a way to remove mildew immediately.

Smart Railey....put on her goggles when the boat was going fast:)

Once we got to Goat Island, the kids got the food ready and climbed to the front of the boat.

This picture reminds me of the beginning of an episode of "When Animals Behave Badly."  

It turns out the goats did behave, but one of the fish bit Railey

Then it was time for some tubing....up first, Railey and Buie!

Next up was Celie, Bella and Paul.  That didn't turn out so great.  Almost immediately into the water while going .5 miles per hour.

Then the REAL fun with Chris and Buie....they were the only ones who let us go fast!

Throughout the weekend, the kids took turns driving the boat

This picture cracks me up....

It was all fun and games...

 Until Paul started going fast...

Thanks to Mandy, I finally was in a picture!

Of course Uncle "Stork" was there to play with the kids:)

Jet Ski Time!

Mandy and Celie

An amazing weekend...we were already planning the next trip before we walked out the door!