Annual Day at the Lake

For the past 2 years, my company picnic has taken place at Norfork Lake. It's only about 40 minutes from West Plains, where I work. For us it's quite a bit farther. I can count on 1 hand the number of times I've been on the lake in my life, so I've really enjoyed this annual day on the water. Especially, because both years we have gotten to go out in a boat and do some really fun water sports. 

This year, Griffin was screaming "boat! boat!" as soon as we came into sight of the dock. He did really well last year, but it was cool to see him actually enjoy the boat ride this year and be aware of what we were doing.

loving the swimming area

only my child would want to bring a stick in

skiing....got up on my first try!

  

my cheer section - several times Griffin didn't want me to get in the water

 

this is how you get ready to surf

this takes a lot of balance, but easier on the body than skiing

 

25 Months Old

I debated about whether to continue monthly photos. I just can't quit yet. One of those, "I've gone this far......maybe I'll do it until he's 3" things. So here is this month. 

And here are a few more pictures from the last month:

adding sunglasses to his backwards hat, where does he learn these things?

no shoes are safe from him

this particular pair cause a lot of crashes

farm boy

Another potential girlfriend is born!

We have been friends with Josh and Nicole for many, many years. I met them both when we all worked at Lowe's, and later Nicole and I lived together. Drew and Josh quickly became buds, after all they are the same person in 2 different bodies. They were the last of our friends expecting a little one, and sadly, the farthest away couple that we won't get to see as often.

Last Friday, Nicole found out their little girl due August 30th would be coming much sooner. On Saturday night she finally made her appearance. This was extra exciting for Griffin because he got to stay up later than he ever has. Well.....since he was a baby and not on any kind of sleeping schedule. 

waiting outside the door, only because she didn't mind!

Kyle is fun! He is married to Josh's sister. Griffin loves this guy, maybe it's
because his last name is Griffin...... 

When we finally go to see the new family of 3 it was around 1:30am, so we hugged, snapped a quick couple of photos and headed home. 

brand new!

On Wednesday night, we headed up to Springfield after work to really meet little Miss Landrie Dell, and to take dinner to the new parents. 

I forgot how babies are so sleepy at first!

Griffin giving her a kiss, he's such a kisser and has had a lot of practice!

so sweet!

Drew does exceptionally well with babies

.....and after many attempts, we finally got the kiss on camera