We spent our 3rd weekend in our trailer out at Buck’s Lake. This time we also took the boat.
We figured it was time to get the big kid out on her new wakeboard.
She had fun despite a few face plants.
And since the water was warmer than our local lake, I had to get out there and show her how it’s really done.
The little princess decided to stay on the boat and let the wind blow through her crazy hair.
Also, I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately. My most recent delight was a Coffee-Chocolate Cake with Mocha Mascarpone frosting that I took with us camping. The family thinks I need to make another one to see if they really liked it or not.
So, that’s been my life lately. Full of fun in the sun as summer should be.
And now, Mama Track and I are welcoming everyone else to join us in the Essence of Now. Capture those everyday moments of you, the kids, and whatever else is going on in your life and join us each week. We don’t care what type of camera you use, if you have words or not, we just want to see your Essence of Now.
Link will be open every Fridays and stay open for one week. We even have a button that you can grab over in the sidebar. The linkup starts next Friday (July 20th) so start snapping pics and join us.
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It looks like you guys are having such a great summer. I wish we were there!
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Then the kids could play together while we enjoyed the bottle of Prosecco I have in my fridge.
Twitter: gfunkified
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That looks like so much fun! I’m probably too much of a wienie to wakeboard. I’m also incredibly impressed that you baked a CAKE to go CAMPING.
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I won mom of the weekend with that cake.
Looking good! A few faceplants just make for a braver girl I say. That cake sound divine, I can see why they wanted you to make it again.
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Divine is a good word for that cake.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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Fun new meme! Dude, you rock the wakeboard. I don’t know why – but I always think wakeboards you’re on your knees – but, duh – KNEEBOARDS!
Ever since you told me earlier in the week that you took the trailer & boat – I’ve been trying to figure out how you towed both. In my head, I see the husband lifting the boat on top of the trailer and his big truck pulling both. I watch too many cartoons, obviously. So, clue in inquiring minds…
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Dude. That’s all I can really say to your comment.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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I had a comment ready in my head, then I read Elena’s comment and now my head is spinning.
Anyway, looking forward to this link up!
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Are you trying to imagine John picking the boat up over the trailer?
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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Fun! And you look good on that wakeboard!
Awesome linkup. Except I don’t think people want to see pictures of us sitting at home every day……
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There is beauty in even the smallest moments if you look.
I sound like a fortune cookie.
Twitter: babspinfrance
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Those are great pictures. You guys are having a great summer. I had to click immediately on that link for the cake because it just sounded too good to be true.
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It’s too good to be healthy, that’s for sure.
Twitter: AccidentalDesig
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Love boating. I stay in the boat. Too many ‘wrong way to fall falls’… What’s your best sunscreen?
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For me I use the Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen because I love the smell of coconuts. For the kdis I use Banana Boat although I’m trying to find some all natural sunscreen for them.
Twitter: UniquelyEN
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Looks like so much fun! And that cake . . . looks super yummy!
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Fun and yummy, those two words perfectly describe this post.
I LOVE this link-up!! I’m in
Your summer looks awesome…just like it should be.
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Can’t wait to see your pics Jen!
Fun stuff in your summer!
I will try some cake too, please.
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I’ll even make you a drink to go with your cake. I know a perfect one.
Twitter: daddyrunsalot
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Looks like a blast!
I want to try wakeboarding so very badly, but I have a severe lack of a boat in my life.
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Sounds like you need to make friends with some people that have a boat.
Oh this looks awesome!
Love that Natalie has made this a link up.
I kinda wish that we were going to the cottage this weekend so I could go on the boat.
No wake boarding for me though.. no thanks LOL
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Ha! Wakeboarding is fun and the pain of falling doesn’t last long.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Looks like I need to start taking more pics…I’ve been so bad lately. So glad you guys are really enjoying the boat!
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This is going to force me to continue practicing taking pictures with my good camera.
Twitter: bocafrau
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Great pics. I’m impressed with your wake boarding skills… have always wanted to give it a try! Love the sound of the new meme… Getting my pics ready to go!!! Have a great weekend.
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Awesome! Can’t wait to see the pics you share.
Twitter: fromtracie
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Great meme idea!
I’m all impressed with your water skiiing. I’ve never tried it, but it looks difficult (and fun).
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Twitter: fromtracie
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Or wakeboarding? Is there a difference?
They are all the same thing to me. lol
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There is a difference between wakeboarding and waterskiing. I’ve never tried skiing but it looks harder to me.
Twitter: NorthWestMommy
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Go Ninja girl! And look at you fabulous! Love the idea of this meme. Will join you as much as I can.
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Thanks Stasha! I’m hoping this will help me use my nice camera more (in manual of course).
You are such a badass.
My spine shudders thinking of attempting that though.
Oh and my hair
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I like when you call me that.
Twitter: jenrambles
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How did she enjoy wake boarding? She’s a total bad ass. I think I’d be scared.
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She liked trying but not the falling part.
Twitter: beeswithhoney
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Looks like you rocked that wakeboard! Go Jessica!
I sure did my best.
Twitter: krrobi
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, Memories that will LAST forever and ever and ever….
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That’s the hope.
Wow, look at you and your daughter go! You look like pros!
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Only because I didn’t post pics of us falling.
Twitter: take2mommy
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Your photos are great! Looks like such a fun trip!
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Thanks Jen!
Twitter: laurenweber84
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You wakeboard? You’re such a bad ass. What don’t you do?!??!
Love the Essence of Now concept – I def will join in at some point!
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Hope to see your Essence of Now one of these days.
I’m glad you are having such a great summer. And you’re right, that is exactly what you (we all) should be doing.
I love the new meme. Great idea.
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I hope you get to enjoy some of your summer after you finish taking care of the water leak.
Great photos! Seems like the kids are actually having fun! I love to learn water sports, but my body just can’t handle it!
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