Travel & Vacation: Tubing on Lake Milford
5 kids + 1 tube = loads of fun on the water!
Tubing was a huge hit with the kids again this year. I think almost all the kids went on the tube at some point over the weekend. We had two of the exact same tube in two of the boats so if one boat was water skiing and knee boarding the other boat would be doing the tube or something else.
Brina on the tube with her two cousins Nate and Brandon.
Nate, Brandon and Sierra went a little faster on the tube!
They got some air under that one!
The expressions on their faces crack me up!
You can’t go as fast with 5 kids on the tube, but they still had a grand time!
All smiles! Who knows what they were laughing about this time around!
Waving at the water skiers and knee boarders from the other boat!
Ready for a wild ride?! Bracing themselves for the next bump!
Smiling as they zip around the lake!
Always a couple of dare devils in every crowd!
Lunch time! Sandwiches and grapes on the tube (makes a good picnic table)!
Karlie and Brandon hanging out on the tube!
Travel & Vacation: Water Skiing and Knee Boarding
Dad and Lee water skiing on the outsides while Megan and Josh knee board on the inside! All behind the boat at the same time! Way to go!!!
Our family enjoys the time on the lake! Whether it is water skiing, knee boarding, tubing, or whatever there is plenty of fun for everyone including the kids. It is always impressive to see several people being pulled behind the boat at the same time. A couple of the days while we were at the lake it was really windy, but the last full day at the lake was the perfect set up for pulling multiple people behind the boat. It takes a little more skill both for the driver and all the people in the water, but they managed to get up several times.
Karlie and Uncle Lee getting up on the knee boards!
And there up and going with smiles!
Our little water girl. She would probably live on the water if we let her. So proud of her doing the knee board several times all by herself this year!!!
Lee having fun!
Thumbs up!
He looks like he is up to something….
Having fun, but you can see it in her face she is getting tired. Just….a….little….bit….longer…..!
Cruising around the lake on the knee board!
Fun times at the lake!
Becky and Lee’s turn now!
Way to go Becky!
Lee giving us the thumbs up as they pass us by!
We were taking pictures of the four on the water from another boat!
Here they come!
With four people and taking pictures from another boat it’s hard to get a close shot!
Zooming on past us!
Lee, Josh, Megan, and Dad all going at once!
There they go again!
Travel & Vacation: Splashing Around at Lake Milford
Grandpa’s ready to go swimming!
We spent the majority of our day in the water at Lake Milford. On our final full day at the lake we swam near the cabins so everyone could come and go as they wanted. It was a lot of fun being able to swim and splash around in the water.
Nicko having fun at the lake!
Karlie using her balancing skills!
Brina using Jake’s shoulders as her diving board so she could spring into the water!
Karlie preparing for another big splash!
Karlie flying through the air!
Look out! There goes Brina!
Hanging out with Zachie as he enjoys his blue Lollipop!
First Aid Kit! Yes, Karlie discovered that zebra muscles on the rocks were not her friend (quite painful actually)! Ouch! Thanks Aunt Amber and Daddy for coming to her rescue!
All the kids (and some of the big kids too) enjoyed digging in the sand on the beach!
Becky and Zachie having fun!
Karlie hanging out with Grandma and Uncle Lee!
Travel & Vacation: Family Fun at Milford Lake
Having a blast with Nicko’s new bubble toy!
We started and ended our days at Milford Lake in our cabin at Acorn Resorts. All of my immediate family stayed in one cabin and several other family members were in cabins around us. We didn’t always see everyone in the morning, but everyone met back at our cabin for dinner together every night. During the day you would see a lot of family members swimming, on the boats, and doing various activities. We celebrated my nephews birthday the night before, but we saved the gifts to open in the morning. He was very excited!
Nicko opening his birthday gifts!
Very happy with his new shirt!
We moved the bubble fun outside!
Bubbles can be quite entertaining and fun!
Trying to catch and pop the bubbles!
Nicko’s LED Lighted Birthday balloons!!! The LED balloons are always a hit with the kids. We have had great luck with the illooms brand of LED Balloons lasting much longer than the package states. You can find a variety of styles at Walmart or online!
The girls made some cool glow stick designs to hang over their beds at night!
Travel & Vacation: Family Reunion at Acorn Resorts on Milford Lake
A lively round of golf (the card game) with the kids!
Our weekend with family in the the Acorn Resorts on Milford Lake was a lot of fun. We had a blast playing games and splashing around in the lake. We even were able to celebrate some birthdays during our weekend together! Thankful for a great weekend with our family!
Karlie enjoying her time at the lake!
Who wants to play “chicken”?! Brina and Nathan are ready! Thankful that the girls had a chance to hang out with their cousins and for the memories they have created!
Karlie jumping off the tube!
Another serious lake competition!? 🙂 No, just having fun! Look out for Amber and Sierra!
Ouch! That one looked painful!
Sierra’s very proud of her talent! Hilarious!
Brina springing off the tube!
Nicko having a grand time swimming around the lake!
Oh no, here she goes again. Look out below!
This cool contraption was flying over head as we were swimming around in the lake. Looks like fun too!
Karlie was always ready to go FASTER!
Brina, Brandon, and Karlie on the tube!
Nate, Meg, and Sierra got some air on this one!
Whoa! Hang on!
They are having a blast!
Karlie and Brandon going for another spin!
Candice and her friends sailing across the lake on the tube!
They even let me go a couple times! Loads of fun on the lake!
We had a grand time zipping along on the tube!
The kids are all showered after a fun day at the lake. Passing the time watching TV while the adults get dinner ready!
Happy Birthday Nicko! He had a super cool cake! The trucks on top were a huge hit too!
Time to celebrate and eat some delicious cake!
Beautiful Kansas Lake Sunset
Kansas has some amazing sunsets! One of the most peaceful and beautiful times on the lake are near sunset!
A splash of water as the skier cut across the wake at sunset on Milford Lake.
Enjoying the gorgeous sunset on the lake!
Travel & Vacation: Tubing, Knee Boarding, and Water Skiing at Milford Lake!
Waving as she passes family!
We spent the weekend at Lake Milford playing in the water! It was fun to watch everyone go tubing, fishing, knee boarding (or boogy boarding as we grew up calling it), skiing and more. Thankful for some time together creating memories with our extended family!
Grandma and Zachie hanging out on the boat!
They are having way too much fun back there on the tube!
Karlie tubing with Aunt Megan and Uncle Josh
Karlie got up on the knee board again this year! We knew she could do it!
Working on getting the rope unlatched so she can hold it on her own!
She’s doing it on her own! Way to go Karlie!
Karlie’s first time knee boarding with someone else! She was so excited to be knee boarding at the same time her Daddy was knee boarding! A big thanks to my brother for taking these pictures for us of Karlie and Jake because I was on another boat with Brina!
Karlie knee boarding with Jake! She could live in the water she loves everything about it! So proud of her for doing the knee board by herself. She said it was a lot of fun, but her arms when her arms got sore she didn’t want to stop she was having so much fun!
Megan and Josh on the knee boards!
Lee making it look easy!
Waving to Nicko and Zachie on the boat!
Swinging his way out!
Skiing until the sun started to set! The lake was smooth and beautiful at this time of day!
Travel & Vacation: Family Reunion at Lake Milford – Boating, Swimming, and Tube Bouncing!
Boating with family on Lake Milford!
We met family at Lake Milford for a fun weekend together. The weekend was full of boating, swimming, good food, and great memories. Thankful for time to catch up, play, and have fun! My parents, siblings, nephews, and more extended family were present that weekend!
Brandon springing off the tube!
Having fun playing on the tube!
Nathan pulling off a cool move!
Sierra showing off her gymnastics moves!
Brandon in mid flight!
Playing in the lake!
Zachie having fun!
Sierra has some spring!
Karlie jumping off the tube.
Taking turns jumping off the tube!
Fun times at the lake!
Brina flying through the air!
Brina enjoys being tossed in the air!
Love the expression on Karlie’s face!
The kids trying to hold onto tube while the adults flip it.
Who know that a tube just sitting in the water could provide so much entertainment!
Having fun on the tube!
Nicko floating around!
A boat full of fun!
Grandpa Veryln and Grandma Doris relaxing after dinner with the entire group at Lake Milford.
Travel & Vacation: Traveling to Kansas, Jesse James Bank Museum, and Milford Lake
On board and ready for take off!
One of the reasons our family travels is because our extended family is so spread out. This summer we headed out to Kansas to spend time with my family. We got on the plane early Thursday morning in Greenville, SC and by mid-morning we were in Kansas City ready to go.
We had a layover in Chicago! The kids found it very entertaining to go on the walking sidewalks in the airport. We didn’t get a chance to visit the actually city of Chicago, but it was good to get out and stretch our legs in the airport for a little bit between flights. The advantage to the really early flights is the airport is not as crowded!
Karlie found a great way to pass the time during our layover….reading! She was so excited to found out that I had added a bunch of free kids books onto my Kindle! She is frequently found around the house with her nose in a good book too so this did not come as a surprise.
Brina found a good amazing animal website to check out too.
After landing in Kansas City and getting our rental car we were off to explore the area. Our first stop was Wendy’s for an early lunch (we had been up since 4 am). The second stop was the Jesse James Bank Museum in Liberty, Missouri. Not far from the Kansas City MCI airport.
Karlie was surprised at the weight of the bank bag! Wow!
Learning about the Jesse James bank robbery. Banks are very different now!
Walking around the historical district of downtown Liberty!
Brina walking along the edge of the water fountain!
Riding with their cousin Nicko on the tube!
Their faces crack me up!
Having a blast tubing on Lake Milford with family!
So much fun!
Go faster Grandpa!
They even let me go on the tube with them! Fun times with family in Kansas!
Birthday Celebration with a KitKat & Starburst Jellybean Cake!
Jake’s Birthday Cake decorated with chocolate frosting, KitKats, and Starburst Jellybeans
We celebrated Jake’s birthday a week early this summer due to upcoming family travel. The girls helped make the cake and created a fun topping for him. They used two of his favorite candies KitKats and Starburst Jellybeans to decorate the cake. It was cute hearing giggle as they decorated the cake (and ate some jellybeans I am sure). We had a great day celebrating my Handsome Man’s birthday! Thankful for time together to relax, have fun, and enjoy a celebration.
The backside of his KitKat and Starburst Jellybean Birthday Cake!
A slice of sugary goodness! I highly recommend you offset the sweetness with a glass of milk, but hey it’s nice to have something sweet every once in awhile to celebrate birthdays!
Jake reading the birthday cards the girls picked out and wrote notes in for him!
