As is our tradition in the summer, we take the boat out once a week after the husband gets off work.
Once on the boat, lifejackets are zipped up and messed with so we can be safe (do I sound like Dora?)
The calendar might say July but the water temp at our nearest lake said 65 so I (smartly) opted out of going in the water. Instead, I drove the boat (with a sweatshirt on) while the husband wakeboarded.
Every time he went down, Layla became very concerned and would ask “Daddy, you fall again?” on constant repeat.
The flag girl also did her duties when daddy fell down.
The big child was bribed with dessert if she jumped in the water. She couldn’t resist the offer so she jumped overboard. Upon returning to the boat she immediately asked for the heater (see the arrow pointing the black hose, that’s the heater. #wuss)
Like a good mom, I forced the small child to take a picture with me. Clearly she didn’t mind.
Another fun time at the lake. As usual.
P.S…you see that cell phone case on my phone in the 3rd picture? To find out where I got that case made from my Instagram pictures (and some other fun things you can do with Instagram), check out my post over at Business 2 Blogger this week, 5 Sites To Use With Instagram.
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Twitter: gfunkified
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That looks like an awesome time! “Wuss” says the mom in the sweatshirt.
Greta recently posted..Great Expectations: Your Girls and Boys
Ha! At least I’m smart enough to not go in the water.
Twitter: elainea
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That looks so fun. I miss boating, like we used to do when we were kids. You’re creating great memories for your girls!
Elaine recently posted..A day early and a couple of milkshakes short…
I hope so.
Twitter: bocafrau
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Looks like fun. Now I want to go out on a boat. Good thing the water is a lot warmer here…
Susi recently posted..Red, White and Blue
I think I need to head to where you are.
Twitter: ByWordsMusings
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My kids would declare that to be the frozen tundra
By Word of Mouth Musings recently posted..Juicy Couture and BIG Words
It is very close.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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Love boating! This post (& pics) make me miss having a boat so much. I would like to be flag girl sometime.
Elena recently posted..Setting the Bar
You are welcome anytime.
Twitter: NorthWestMommy
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I see both of your young ladies love having their photos taken
Stasha recently posted..Wordless Wednesday
Every time I pull out the camera they get all pouty. Too bad it doesn’t stop me from taking the pictures.
Twitter: UniquelyEN
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Boating is so much fun! If my hubby had his way he’d have a boat too.
Erin recently posted..4th of July
It is a lot of fun but it’s also a lot of work to have a boat.
Twitter: babspinfrance
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Nothing screams summer like boating. I would be a total wuss too.
Barbara recently posted..Joyeaux Fourth of July
You could just stick with me on the boat instead of actually going in the water.
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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So fun! I’m kinda jealous.
Alison recently posted..Random Things You Probably Didn’t Want To Know But I’m Going To Tell You Anyway
If you lived closer, I would let you go with us.
Looks fun – and chilly!
Nicole recently posted..Ketchup Chips are a Canadian Thing?
Chilly is right.
Clearly, she didn’t mind at all.
I love riding in a boat but don’t need the bad press that comes with my “apres-lake” look.
Maggie S. recently posted..Up in the Clouds. Or on Equal Ground.
Ha! Just wear a hat and you’ll be fine.
Looks like fun!
Can’t believe you still need a sweatshirt there!
In the evenings it gets chilly, especially on the lake.
I’m not sure what’s more awesome: The pink life jacket, the iPhone case, the fact that you have both a boat and cooler temps or that you linked up with us.
This post is clearly full of win.
Julie recently posted..The 4th is for family, friends and freedom #iPPP
Let’s just say all of them are equally awesome.
Twitter: beeswithhoney
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Love that you have a boat. Jealous, actually. Looks so fun.
Bruna recently posted..summer break so far
It is fun during the summer months.
I had to quit reading when you said the weather was ONLY 65 DEGREES. I’m melting here! Being out on the lake sounds wonderful though.
Rach (DonutsMama) recently posted..My Summer Plans & Where I’ve Been
65 was the water temp. The weather at the lake was between 75 and 80.
Love the pic you took of yourself in the mirror. Sounds/looks like a great time was had!
Cheryl recently posted..Red, White, and Blue (#iPPP)
Thank you!
Twitter: kerstinauer
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I have nothing but admiration for people who can ride on boats – I get incredibly sea-sick.
I does look like so much fun, though – and I love the “daddy, did you fall again?” !
Kerstin recently posted..It’s here!
After the boat sometimes I can still feel the rocking but it doesn’t last long usually.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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First you bribe me with the house across the street. Now you’re posting about your boat?? Not cool, Assy.
Kimberly recently posted..What Is Motherhood?
Dude. I’m doing what I can to get your ass here.
OMG your photos always crack me up.
And I’m with her. I hate being cold. It hurts my fragile bones
Kimberly recently posted..Things We Talk About While Driving In America
I prefer the warmth too which is why my ass stayed in the boat.
How fun, I love being out of the water, but I don’t like being cold either.
Awesome life jacket!
Tonya recently posted..The Good Stuff
I wish the lake was as warm as the pools here. Then I would have no problems going in the water.
This looks like a fun family tradition!
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Reaching for Freedom and Making Good Choices
It’s a great way to spend an evening as a family.
Twitter: galitbreen
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So very much fun!
{And I love that you called your girl a wuss! Too funny!}
Galit Breen recently posted..Magnum Opus
Truth be told, at least she was brave enough to get in the water.
It sounds like you all had a blast! I would love to have a nearby lake to go to with my family. So far, I haven’t found one yet.
p.s. That last picture is priceless. Priceless!
Jessica recently posted..…because some parenting battles aren’t worth fighting
I hope you do find a lake near you. It’s great to go and splash around with the kids.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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That looks like a great way to spend the summer!
Natalie recently posted..Happy 4th of July!
One of our favorites!
She is smart to use the heater
Warmth AND dessert: win-win!
angela recently posted..A Little Vacation
I would add a cocktail to warmth and dessert. Triple win.
Twitter: krrobi
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Ahhhh,
Xxx
those girls will NEVER forget those wonderful adventures w/ mommy and daddy
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That’s what I hope.