No paddling today.  Spent the evening on the power boat.  Emily, Nathan, and Amanda was having fun here.

Son-in-law Ben , did a fine job water skiing. 

Going under mile long bridge.   West beach was no where to be found,,,,,,,,,, :(

 Emily and Nathan checking out the wild flowers,,,,,

 The picture below is when I was driving along to show the kids about where Matts accident happened, as soon as we turned the corner, the water was there to greet us.  (I never have my boats with me when I need them),,,
The last picture is where the bridge is where the rescue took place.  It is way off in the distance behind the trees.  Couldnt drive to it,,,
By the way Matt is doing lots better, he is even going camping with us at Hickery Ridge in July.  We will see about my "primative skills camping".
Lets see I need my air mattress, battery powered air pump, etc,,,  just kidding ( I hope).  And how much I can pack in a kayak,,,,,,:)

Paddling, fathers day 2011

Emily and I.  At this time Emily was alot cooler than me. It was a very warm day,,,,,,,

Emily,  "hmmmm now what do I do"?   lol

  A very bright, sparkly lake. 

Warning!  Nathan is really going at it now.   :)

paddling fathers day 2011

Mark and Nathan.

I think Emily is feeling a little trapped here,,,

Just me,,,,,,,,,

Nathan is determined to get this paddling down, he is doing really good.

Josh getting ready for graduation

  It is hard to believe Josh`s graduation is just in a couple weeks.  Getting all the reception plans made and doing a MAJOR clean up for our yard.  His school years seemed to drag on and on, but now it seems to have gone by fast, to fast. He had many accomplishments and we are so proud of him.   Love you Josh!

 Ft. Myers . 

Florida

First time paddling this year. It was a quiet, scenic and very welcome paddle. After 4 1/2 hours of it though, I found out how out of shape I am!!  It has been 5 months since I was out last.

It was a very peacefull paddle, even my daughter Amanda really enjoyed it.