Beaver Lake

After many invites, we were finally able to make it down to Keith's place on Beaver Lake in Arkansas.  It's only a 4 hour drive from us...although it took us 7 hours on the way there on Friday.  Sigh...that's just how we roll with two kids in tow. :)  It was worth it!  Most of all, it was great to spend time with our dear friend.  His place is just beautiful, with amazing views on a peaceful cove of the lake.  I really wanted to stay longer (forever)!  We took boat rides, threw rocks in the lake (Linkan's personal favorite), drove to the White River, took a long nap, drank good wine, ate big juicy steaks (and chicken, and hot dogs, and CHRISTMAS CHILI!! ha), and enjoyed the company of Keith and his lone companion, Kip (coolest dog on the planet).  It was a relaxing weekend - the perfect way to gear up for Ben's last chemo treatment on Wednesday. 

Linkan & Kip (man, she loves that dog!)

Driving the boat with Keith. Funniest story ever when Linkan throttled the boat before anyone knew what hit them.  Kip almost ended up in the lake and after the shock wore off, we couldn't stop giggling. 

Beautiful sunset cruise

Posing with our captain

Life is good :)

Snuggle bums!

Doing "chubby" on dad

Doing "chubby" on Palmer.

Lots of giggles

Kissy face!

Just doing what her dad told her to do. "Linkan, lick Palmer's face!"

Keith didn't think he was pretty enough for pictures but I made him do it anyway! ;) Love you, bud!