Monday, May 30, 2011

Daddy's boat

We could not have asked for a more perfect Memorial Day Monday. Wow! Clear and 83 degrees, with low humidity. A perfect day for a boat ride! Well, after a morning/afternoon filled with other fun--a trip to the shoe store, playing in the yard, a bike ride, the playground....THEN came dinner on the boat. What a peaceful way to end our day. Both boys love the boat and don't seem to fear it at all. They have a healthy fear of the water (they never try to climb out, thank goodness), but the motion/sound of the boat seems soothing to them, actually. They love to stand at the side and are small enough to do so safely, and they rest their heads on the ledge. I could not get a picture of that, as I was sitting on the floor with them holding onto their life jackets--just in case! Here are some photos of today's trip. Next time I'll get some exterior shots! :-)

Justin's in "the zone"!
Will needed a quick nap when we first started out. :-)
I had to be right next to Will for his little nap in the bow.
Hmm...a nap is a good idea!
Co-pilots!
I love this time of day!
Patrick's new shoes are perfect for the boat!
Dinner time=happy time, especially on the boat! Grilled chicken salad and fresh fruit. Yum!

3 comments:

Kerry Maloney said...

Love the boat, Justin and Erin! Although the Corbett's have a different name for dinner on a boat (booze cruise), it's also one of our favorite summer activities too! Cheers!

maria said...

Everybody looks soooo happy out on the boat :) What a great way to spend time on the lake!!!!! I can't wait for my turn, though I want my dinner on water to be like sister/aunt Kerry's excursion ;)
Before long, she'll be gliding over Michigan lakes!!!!!! xoxoxoxo

aunt sarah said...

i absolutely love that there is a sippy cup where a beer should probably be!!!! great pix. i swear i can feel their sweaty little baby heads and want to hold them in their little life jackets!!! super adorable.