(That’s a song, right?)
Well, where to start?
The morning started out with the need to take the niece and nephews go-karting. If you’re going to be in Branson, you need to have some Branson fun. We went to two spots – the first had slow cars, but a nice, smooth track. The second had fantabulous cars, but a terrible track that made you feel like a James Bond martini.
Jacob preferred the first track.
Our afternoon was spent on a pontoon boat on Table Rock lake. That was all kinds of fun – Charlie, Jacob, Rachel (Phil’s wife) and Keren rode on an inner tube behind the boat, and not a one of ’em died. Then we parked in a peaceful little cove whilst many of us (not me) went swimming. We got to test out the underwater feature of our camera, and got some cool video. I’ll have to post that later.
Lloyd had fun, but has been working on earning the ‘crazy’ back from his title, “Crazy Uncle Lloyd”. Charlie and Jacob cut him deeply when they said he wasn’t very crazy. He spent a good portion of his afternoon booby-trapping their condo with firecrackers that popped whenever they opened doors or drawers.
What a good uncle.
In other news, we have been eating meals like you can’t believe. My family cooks well! Also, I have broken one lamp and popped one light bulb just by turning it on. I think there’s a curse around here or something.
Deanne says
Lloyd trimmed his beard! I don’t think he’s going to deserve the title “barbudo” much longer.
Lloyd says
The lose of this title disappoints me, and I will endeavor to rectify the situation.
Lauren says
And perhaps learn to spell ‘loss’?
Kristi says
We, too, have discovered that we way too well when we have family reunions. It’s better than the meals we eat at home!
Brad says
Jacob wasn’t being disrespectful. That’s how you’re supposed to drive a go cart: with your tongue hanging out.
Curt says
Wow, you guys are living the life! While I sit here in my cube. You, lucky dogs.
Peggy says
What? You’re not a teacher? What do you do?
Curt says
Nope I am not a teacher. I am an importer/exporter. I am thinking about dropping the exporting and concentrate on just the importing.
Karla says
What?! I thought you worked for Vandelay Industries?
Curt says
Ummmm……I used to be a latex salesman for them a couple of years ago. I am currently thinking of getting into law.
Peggy says
Great captions…you funny Lauren! LOVE the picture of Jacob! Glad you’re having such a blast!
And I’m glad Lloyd got his crazy back. But you might want to warn the nephews that ‘crazy’ takes on different forms the older you get…like drooling & wetting your pants.
Brad says
HAHA! “…drooling & wetting your pants” I laughed out loud!
Kristi says
What? Lloyd has “crazy back”? Is it hairy, too? Wait, wait, don’t answer that.