Soaring High

The Hunter-Five-0, kindly invited us to tag along with them at the lake last weekend. Doug was hestitant to even break away from studying (despite it being one of his FAVORITE things to do). With a slight tug of the arm I convinced him to hop in the car for a few hours at the lake. My boys are always in awe to see their dad jump high in the air behind the boat.

I couldn't help but be a little impressed myself. Doug was catching some serious air. I am certain this was the best medicine and stress reliever for him.

Luke has come a LONG way since we moved here. This kid wouldn't even get out of the boat the first time on the lake, however look at him now he is now body boarding behind the boat. Loving the new pirate look of the missing tooth. Arrrg.... Go Lukie!

Weston on the other hand, you throw him a rope and he is ready to go. Jared and him attempted some body boarding, but the board didn't seem to want to stay under them.

Jared has now mastered getting up on the wake board. I guess now we just need to get a boat. On second hand, I think I like tagging along. Thanks Hunter Family for a great afternoon out!

Enough pictures already mom!!!

The Stars Aligned

You would never know the pain and agony by looking at these pictures what it took to get to the lake.  After what seemed to be over a month of planning, fixing trailor tires, driving to 3 locations for a change of registration (another post within itself) the stars aligned and we got on the lake.

I have to admit going to the lake on a Saturday isn't the most ideal day, but it turned out to be a great day!  The weather was in the mid 90's (lower than it has been in weeks) the water was a little chilly, but once you started swimming it was just right.

Our first stop was under a bridge area so the kids could swim and eat lunch.  Heather and I decided to be a adventerous and swam over to a near by cliff so we could jump.  I haven't done that in years.  It only took a few times to have the memories flood back of getting water up my nose and my swimsuit hiked up my bum.  But, it was fun anyhow.  You have to live on the edge sometime right?

It always seems to look much smaller until you climb up the hill.  By this point it was too much effort to try and turn around.  So I had to jump.

Nice jump Jenny (who opens their arms jumping-so dumb)

note to self you end up smacking them on the water duh!

Luke and Weston had a blast swimming around and jumping off of the boat.

Doug was extra stoked he was FINALLY able to try out his Father's Day gift.  I think it took him a while to get used to it (new bindings, different board), but it didn't seem to take long.

Jump Doug jump!

Taylor did some body boarding herself and attempted a few times at skiing.  I think by the end of the day she was tired and decided skiing wasn't her favorite thing to do.

Weston and I (and later Luke) wanted to try body boarding.  I still am in awe how brave Weston is not only in water, but open lake water.  He is most definitely our fish in the family by far.

 Last, but not least we bribed Jared into trying out skiing.  After only 3 times he popped up (just for a minute).  Great job bud!! Next time I am sure it will be that much faster.  Thanks Hunter's for letting us tag along.  You know we are up for a lake trip anyday!