Vacation, Day 2

The first thing out of Noah's mouth this morning was jet ski. Oh brother. We ate breakfast and he went right out and sat on it.


We try to tell the kids that you don't need to be going 60 mph this entire trip. We have 14 hours in the day, enough time to enjoy some of everything. Luckily, they are still young enough that they do enjoy other stuff. While breakfast settled, David took out the kayak.


Then, Noah took it out. He actually did really good.




Then, he yelled for David to help him. You can't tell from these pictures, but he was only about 20 feet from shore.


David saved him.


There was more throwing.




Then, David took the boys out.


Grandma Suzy took Emily out.


And here I am on the paddle boat. That's more my style. Making the kids work while I relax. Except they wussed out quickly and I was left peddling us all home.


I took the kayak out alone first to make sure I wouldn't tip.


It wasn't as hard as I thought it might be, so Noah got in with me. The canoe is HARD. This was much easier.


The kids did about 1,000 flips and jumps on the trampoline. Then, we all came inside at noon for a little refreshment. David never naps, except for when we are here. He's out. My Dad is asleep on the other sofa, as is Grandma Suzy. Emily and Noah just went in the bedroom to lay down. Ben and I are the only two awake. Although, I feel a nap coming later for me.


It was hot outside, but the water is cool. We went for a dip. Suzy picked this air mattress up at a yard sale for $1, and since there isn't any fabric on it, my Dad thought we could use it for a raft. I thought this was a true hill billy water bed! You know you are a redneck if you say...Man, I don't need those fancy water beds. I just put an air mattress on the river and call it my own water bed. It was super comfy. I could have laid on it all day.


We had rafts, kayaks, noodles and an air mattress. All the ingredients to stay cool on a hot day.


David launching Ben on the raft.




Then, David took another little nap. Seriously??? No seriously, good for him. He never rests.


The little girl next door came over to play with Emily.


Then, it was time for getting pulled on the raft.


Noah lasted about 30 seconds and was getting splashed in the face.


Then, Justine got a turn. They had a blast.


That was enough for Noah. He preferred to watch from the dry safety of his Dad.


He's cute.


Doesn't my girls hair look redish here.




I tried to get a good photo of Ben, but he has the face with 1,000 expressions and most look like he's in pain. I went with the natural no smile look as it was the only decent one.


It's almost 9:00 and the kids are still going strong jumping on the trampoline and running around. I'm ready to pass out. How does that happen?

30 minutes later....I got out of the shower and this is what I found on the sofa....


That's how you know it's been a good day.

Vacation, Day 1

Today was the first day of our 15 day vacation. We left Prescott bright and early this morning to get to Phoenix. We got through security and sat down at the gate. The kids were most excited to get wifi again. It's been out at our house for 6 days. The "new" modem came last night and it didn't work. Nice. Thanks, Century Link. So, they are sending another one. In any case, Emily was so excited to get back on youtube to upload some new videos she made. She really, really missed youtube. Yesterday, she was snippy with her brother. When I asked her what was wrong she said, she was really stressed out and doesn't have youtube. Yikes, it's like a drug. But, honestly, we were all missing the internet after 6 days. There is only so many games of hide n seek and simon says a 9 year old can play with her brothers.

I digress....

Our plane had a mechanical issue, and was delayed 2 hours. Emily didn't mind. Actually, they ended up getting another plane and we all boarded. We got to Spokane without incident, went to Costco for pizza and then on to my Dad's and Suzy. Ahhh...it feels like home. The kids made a bee line for the trampoline. We were supposed to get here at 3, but it was past 6 when we got here. But, I think we got an entire day of activities in the 2 1/2 hours we were outside. Luckily, it stays light here until about 9:00.

Oh, first up was waiting for the luggage. My Dad was giving the kids rides on the luggage cart. Ben asked if that was legal. Um, actually Ben, no not really, but it's FUN!


It's going to be warm here this week. High's in the 90's and after the trampoline, the kids were hot. I told them to get on their suits and get in the lake. So, they happily did. I think we will be living in swimsuits over the next 5 days.


Even David went swimming.


And this throwing happens no matter what body of water these boys are in.


There was jumping off the dock.




Emily just kind of hopped off at first.


Then, she got the hang of it.


Time for jet skis.






Noah likes to go slow.


I wasn't sure if 3 was a good idea.


I thought for sure Ben would fall off.


He realized quickly to hold on for dear life.


Noah's style was sitting on the end of the dock with David and I putting our feet in the water. A boy after my own heart.


Then, there was more trampoline jumping. This time with the sprinklers on. I couldn't decide which one of these of Emily to post, so I put them all up.






Then, Emily took out the kayak.


My Dad and the boys joined her.










Suzy put this cute table and chairs on the dock. Adorbs.


They laid in the hammock and then, Noah fell out.


Since we had pizza at Costco so late, we just had salads for dinner on the patio at sunset.


Then, it was time to dress up like a ninja turtle.


And on that note, we are done for the day.


I think we crammed 10 hours worth of stuff in under 3! Now, time to rest.

Welcome to 1985

We've been without Internet for 5 days. Our modem took a hit in a storm. We have our phones but they barely work in our house; hence, the new tower that's going up in a few months.  

We were all okay at first. We played more with the kids and did random chores like cleaning the garage. Now the kids are getting bored. Emily wants to be on YouTube on her tablet. Ben wants to watch superhero cartoons. I've been going to our friends house to use their wifi for work.  The kids are playing hide and seek now. Up next, I'll break out the Atari. Welcome to 1985 kids!