a boating we will go!

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Yesterday we took advantage of a wonderfully sunny and warm September and took the boat out on the water. 

For the first time.

In 6 years. 

As soon as we got out there I couldn’t believe we waited so long.  What fun! 

Or as Hannah put it with the wind blowing on her face:

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“THIS IS AWESOME!!!”

Eli thought so too.

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Captain Daddy was having fun driving the boat.

But then it was time to tube!

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Which meant Captain Mommy had to take control of the boat.

Captain Mommy had to relearn boat driving. 

Captain Mommy was nervous.

But Captain Mommy did her best and the kids had a blast – especially Hannah who tubed by herself for quite a while after daddy and Eli disembarked. 

We had a great day and plan to do this WAY more often next summer!

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Brian Miller said…
oh wow...how fun...my boys have never been on a boat but we grew up on one...well i guess they have been kayaking but...sounds like a great day!
September 12, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Connie said…
We used to have a boat....about 6 years ago.

I never enjoyed driving the boat!

Looks like you guys had fun!

Why'd you wait so long?
September 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Unknown said…
That does look fun! I bet you won't wait 6 years to go again. :)
September 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Three Js said…
We definitely want to join you next year on the boat! Looks like a much better day than we had at the beach yesterday :()
September 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Liz Mays said…
That is so awesome! Can't believe it's been 6 years, but I'm guessing that it won't be nearly that long until the next time!
September 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM
Jenny said…
YOu are so pretty! And what a lovely family you have!

Six years?

Geez, girl, you should go again this weekend!
September 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Unknown said…
Way to go, Captain Mommy! That does look awesome!
September 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Trac~ said…
Looks like ya'll had an AWESOME time - the kids will be bugging you for sure next year to take the boat out! LOL :)
September 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Unknown said…
What a beautiful weekend for the boating!

Good job Captain Mommy!! They sure did have fun!
September 12, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Bliss said…
How cool, I have never driven a boat looks like fun. Tubing is such a blast and I especially liked Hannah's pink PFD
September 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM
HeatherOz said…
How fun! Love the shot with the reflection in your glasses!
September 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM
James (SeattleDad) said…
How much fun does that look? So jelous you have a boat. Even if you only get out every 6 years. Looks like a lot of fun too.
September 21, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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