Summer Fun

This is what we've been doing with most of our free time this summer. After two years of going to boat shows and looking for the right boat for our family, we finally got this beauty the beginning of June.

Growing up near Lake Powell (in my opinion, the best lake on earth!), we spent a lot of time there during the summers. These are some of the happiest memories of my childhood; running down the sand dunes into the water, burning our feet climbing the cliffs to jump into the water, skinny dipping, learning to water ski, watching my grandpa water ski in blue jeans, getting to eat junk food, sleeping in the back of the truck for the ride home. Everything about that place brings happy memories to mind! Mostly of my family spending TIME together!

So, Kelly and I wanted those memories for our family too. We've been able to take lots of friends and family out for fun. We went to Costco and bought a huge 3-man tube, the kids like that. We've also added 3 wake boards and a wake surf board to our little collection of toys. Kelly is getting pretty good at boarding, while the kids and I are still pretty chicken!

I've also been pleasantly surprised at how early Kelly can be home from work on those rare, hot days. I think, for our family, a boat has been money well-spent. Even when we are all at home, we are so busy doing our own things that we rarely spend time together. So, having a boat forces us to get out and actually be together! I'm grateful for these memories we are making with each other and our kids!