Lake House Fun

After spending a week in Searcy, Eden and I headed up for the second half of my families vacation.  Jamie's parents, The Crumbaugh's, let us use their lake house for the week and we had a blast.  Eden and J. David couldn't wait to see each other.  They always pick up right where they left off.  They are pretty attached to each other.  The lake house was such a blast.  We all got to fish, swim, boat, and some people got to tube and jet ski, I was not one of them:(  We had such a wonderful time.  Lindsay made it up on Thursday after her finals and got to spend the weekend with us as well.  We all wished Michael could have made it, especially Eden and I.  We got to celebrate Myles 1st birthday a little early while we were there too.  I can't believe he is about to turn a year old, he is getting so big.  There are lots of pictures so enjoy!
 

Eden and J. David loved this huge "Relaxation Station".  They would bounce from one side to the other over and over again.  It was great for relaxing out in the lake.

 A full picture of it.  It is AWESOME!

 J. David and Eden smiling big for the camera.  I'm sure they were up to something;)

 These two play doctor every time they are together.  They take turns being the patient and doctor.  I love listening to them while they play because you never know what you will hear.

 Going for a ride on the pontoon boat.  The weather was wonderful while we were there.  

 Had to catch Eden posing and J. David making funny faces and being silly.

 J. Pops with Eden, J. David, and Myles boating around the lake.

 Eden driving the boat.  Watch out everyone!!!!  She can NOT drive straight for anything.

 Eden catching her first fish of the trip.  She would get a little impatient waiting for the fish to bite but she sure enjoys reeling them in:)

 Eden helped Mimi reel in a tiny one she caught.

One afternoon we went to the Onondaga Cave which was twenty minutes from the lake.  It was so cool. I haven't toured a cave in a long time and I like them and think they are fascinating.  The kids did great going through it too.  The cave is 56 degrees every single day of the year and let me tell you, it felt great to this pregnant woman;)  

 They really did wonderful through the whole tour and they even turned off all the lights at one point to show you how extremely dark it is and they didn't flinch.  They are getting so big.

 Myles playing in his little baby pool with clean water and not lake water since everything always goes to the mouth;)

 Eden finally decided she would ride the jet ski on the second day.  I was so proud of her.  J. Pops took it really slow with her to warm her up.  She must have liked it enough to do it a second time.  Everyone had a great time on the jet ski and I have to admit I was a little jealous that I couldn't enjoy it this time.  We will have to do it again so I can ride next time.  You can't hardly get my parents off of it either.  They love stuff like this.  

 A snake we found hanging out on the boat docks.  We kept a close eye on it until it was identified.

 Eden finishing up her ride to switch with J. David.

 Eden trying the tube for the first time with Mimi.  She said she had a good time on it but then wouldn't do it again because she said it was too bumpy.  Oh well.  Maybe next time will be smoother.

 Eden and mom hanging on.  Eden is on the right riding up front with mom behind her. 

 Bath time x 3.  

 Eden demonstrating what they would do over and over again.  They sure love to jump.

 Look close but you can see that Eden caught another fish and was pulling it up and out of the water.

 Eden proud of her catch.  She was so funny I wish I had thought to get video of her.

 Lindsay showing off one of the catfish she caught.  On Saturday afternoon she caught a 22 inch catfish that put up the biggest fight ever but we finally got it in the net and it will be Lindsay's dinner sometime soon;)  We all had success catching fish with lots of worms and crickets.

 J. David caught one.  The kids would name their fish before letting them go.  They were pretty creative.

 Myles waiting patiently for his birthday dinner.  

 Smiley, smiley boy opening his gifts.  He was the cutest 1 year old opener ever.  He ripped right into his gifts and smiled and loved every gift he opened.  It was adorable.

 The big kids had to try on their Arkansas outfits from J. Pops and Mimi.  Possible future quarterback and cheerleader???

 Myles chowing down on his cupcake.  He loved it of course.

Here's Lindsay's 22 inch catfish.  I wish I had gotten a picture of it straight because it was really big.

We have had such a wonderful time with all of our families.  Thanks again to the Crumbaugh's for letting us stay at the lake house and letting us use the boat and jet ski and everything else.  We had a wonderful time.  

Photo Shoot

This is what you get when you try to get pictures of four kids together.  These are the best ones.  I wish I could put up all the ones of the girls making such funny faces.  When you ask them to smile you can get some pretty hilarious faces.  Lydia and Eden kept us cracking up.  I'm hoping some of the other photographers will have some cute ones too.

Rainbolt Family Get Together 2011

 Three weeks ago we headed to Searcy to spend time with all of Michael's family.  Matt, Beth, Brisco, and Gordie (their dog) drove down from Michigan,  Craig and Tiffany came in from Virginia and Alabama, and Jeff, Sarah, Lydia, and Jack Henry were there too.  We had a great time all together and I was very bad at getting the camera out.  I was busy trying to wrangle Eden;)  Brisco has gotten so big and was walking and running all over the place.  Eden and Lydia didn't know quite what to think at first.  He is the cutest thing.

Craig and Tiffany had their first wedding shower with the church while we were there.  The shower was wonderful and they got lots of fun stuff.  They are so cute and we can't wait until January and their big day.  It will be here soon.

Eden and Brisco playing on the floor together.

 Brett and Jenny had us all over for dinner one night and Eden was playing with Mary Evelyn and Caroline.  I couldn't get Lydia to join them for a picture.

 Michael and Brisco with their serious face:)

 Craig and Tiffany with Mary Evelyn and Caroline.

 Some of the family members.

 Brett playing around with Eden.

 The girls modeling and posing together.  They were so funny together.  Eden is going to learn so much from watching these girls over the years.

 Michael with the silly girls.

 Tiffany reading to Eden and Caroline.

 Present night.  Eden could not wait to open the gifts people had gotten her and for Harper.  She was thrilled with everything she got. 

 Monogrammed shirt from Tiffany.  She loves it and wears it all the time.

 Smiling big while opening a gift.

 A super cute shirt from Granna and GiGi.

 Opening her gift from Matt, Beth, and Brisco.  She loved this purple watch and trying to tell us the time for the rest of the week.  It's pretty funny when you ask her "what time is it" because you never know what she will tell you.  

 Harper was given a burp clothe, bib, and blanket from Matt, Beth, and Brisco.  I love them.  They are so cute and soft!!!!

 Craig and Tiffany.

 Some of the desserts from their shower.  They were really yummy!

Craig and Tiffany opening a shower gift.

Aunt Beth, Brisco, and Eden hanging out together.

We had such a wonderful time with everyone and we can't wait until the holidays and the wedding to see everyone again.  We always miss everyone and wish everyone lived closer together.  

Wonder Place Fun

 Wow, it has been a while since I posted last and I really don't even have the desire to do it now for some reason but I'm going to try my best and catch up a little.  Eden ended her summer gymnastics program and loved every second of it.  The last two weeks they did little awards and ribbons for them.  I had my camera for this one, when she got the "Incredible Cartwheel Award".  She was so proud of herself.  We signed her up again for this fall and she's had one class and loved all the new girls she met.  She even mastered the back roll all by herself and her teacher, Mrs. Kyla, was impressed.  Eden definitely looks forward to gymnastics each week.

Towards the first of August we went to the Wonder Place to use our Groupon I had bought that was expiring.  My mom happened to be in town and was able to go too.  Eden had only been there one time and that was a year and a half ago.  She remembered everything though.  She went from station to station over and over again.  We were there for several hours and she still didn't want to leave.

Eden playing at the water table.  I think she could play with water forever;) 

 Having the greatest time.  Love her smile.

 Peek-A-Boo

 Hannah and Eden in line to "check out" at the grocery store.

 Eden playing veterinarian.  She loves her some animals.  It may be a very nice career choice for her.

 Have I mentioned lately how much she loves puppets?  I have video of her telling a story with the puppets but you can barely hear her over the other kids in the background.  She was so cute getting different puppets on her hands and making up stories for them.  She has such an imagination.

 Eden finally getting a turn at checking out.  Hannah was very patient with Eden so slow at the register;)

Sand Table.  Eden did this for so long it was kind of crazy.  She loves pouring sand in and out of things. We will definitely have to do this again sometime this winter.