Who says Mondays are boring?

We had a great start to our week! We did school this morning and then headed out for an afternoon adventure...we headed to the lake! We started a new unit today in Science, "Living Things", what better place to learn about living things but at the lake! Grandbob called us last night and invited us out on the boat, the best part about that invitation is that Todd was going to get to come too! Dad doesn't get to come with us too often so when he does we leap at the chance to have him with us.

After picking up lunch at Wendy's we were on our way and arrived at the lake around 1:30. Grandbob picked us up at the dock and then off went! Since we had dad with us today we were able to get out a 3 man raft that is pulled behind the boat. Adam was a little nervous about it and Ryan was fearless about it...Todd was excited and in the middle of the boys! He of course briefed them on what to do if they were to fall off the raft and then assured them it would not happen! So they are settled and Grandbob starts up the boat...slow at first, then we were off to the races, going in circles, cutting back into the waves. It was a perfect day to have such fun since there were hardly any boats out today, I kept forgetting it was Monday. After a while I decided this should be the day for me to try it too. So Ryan got in Todd's lap and I got in the raft. It was the most fun I have had in a LONG time as well as the hardest I have laughed and screamed in a long time. I was very lucky I did not get thrown off. Grandbob was doing a great job as the the driver almost too good!

Grandbob ended up towing us to our "usual" spot to anchor down and do some swimming. Todd was pretty comfortable in the raft and hung out there the entire time as well as the entire ride back to the dock. However he was under attack most of the time with 2 boys trying to flip the raft, tackle him and anything else they could think of. It was a great time! Emily was happy and content between her stroller and the saucer. She ate, took naps, and watched her brothers intently! She enjoys the boat but will have to wait until next summer to get her toes in the water!!

We came home to have dinner, take baths, and hit the hay! Adam was very thankful that he didn't stay on the boat and that he tried the raft! He said it was the greatest time of his life!!