Water Auto

For the first time in over 3 years I'm happy to report that we made it onto the lake.

This was Cedric's first real boat ride and he was immediately at ease.

Mama was most certainly at ease.

The dogs had a major hate on for us for forcing them into donned their lifejackets {I know, I know} and came along for the ride.

Fiona was nervous at first, we expected as much since this has been her reaction in the past.

By the time we were in the middle of the lake and putting around, though, she was in love.

She even took a turn at the wheel {with Daddy's help of course}.

Jeff was in his element.

Not only does he love anything with a motor, he loves the water.

Of the two of us, he was the only one brave enough to take a dunk in the cold water.

I made up a lame excuse about not having my suit on which won't hold up again I'm sure.

I'm just taking my time reintroducing myself to the lake, ok?

The truth is I can't wait to be comfortable out there once more.

It felt like Grandad was with me as I tied the boat up to the dock.

 The knots he taught came back so naturally.

Our dreams of raising water-skiing/wake-boarding/knot tying lake kids are alive once again.