It's been a great 11 years

Well, I am sad to say that my grandparents sold their 44 foot Carver Boat. it was basically a small yacht, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and so much more.

The weird part was that it has been on the market for 2 years, and while my family and I were here, this family who decided to buy it was close to the same age as one of my sisters and has a baby with the same name as one of my nieces. He stayed and watched us unload the boat, which had so much stuff in it, but we successfully packed everything from a soap dish to towels to noodles and lifejackets, all under 2 hours.

The hardest part was the fact that I have been on that boat every summer since I was 9. That is a long time, filled with a lot of memories. There are days that I would never trade being on that boat. I remember the first time I stayed the night on that boat. I watched African Queen with Humphrey Bogart in the living room with my grandparents and I thought it was so cool to be able to watch tv on the water. After all the upkeep and cleaning of the boat, it was still so rewarding getting to hang out on the lake with my grandparents and the rest of my family. I also loved loved loved to drive that boat. I remember sitting in my Papa's lap as a 9 year old driving this huge boat! I thought I was so cool and special because I was driving. I also remember the first time I jumped in the water off of the side in Garrison/Kester cove in the Lake of the Ozarks. The water was perfect temperature and I had to hold my nose because it was such a high jump (in reality, its probably about a 7 foot drop, but it was a big deal as a kid). I landed in the water and when I stuck my head back up, my grandparents were there, clapping for my accomplishment. Yes, those were the good days. Meals at the boat were the best too. We had whatever kind of drink we wanted, had tuna salad, some fresh fruit and good sandwiches. There were always good chips and delicious Oreo's to finish off the meal.

I'll never forget my years on the boat, especially the times I got to go with my parents, sisters and brother in laws. What an awesome way to spend my summer vacation, chillin' on the lake with the people I love and care for the most. I am only sad I will not be able to share that same experience with my husband. But ya know, maybe my family will have something else in mind for our crew when I'm married. Who knows?

Well, it's been a fun ride! Cheers to 11 years, filled with lots of Precious Moments!
~Amber