Archive for October 17th, 2008

17 Oct

One last ride

Posted by Rebecca in Ava, Family, Olivia, Outdoor life.

We took one last boat ride before leaving the cabin last weekend. Ava was all smiles at the start.

Grampa’s pretty trusting these days–he didn’t even remind us not to “bend it” as we left!

Of course, he probably didn’t realize we’d let Ava drive.

We’ve been debating the merits of a boat purchase for a good three months now. Ava, in an effort to destroy any illusion that it might indeed be a good idea, starting to grouse about going home approximately 90 seconds after leaving the dock.


I still think it would be a good investment. We pulled Liv on board when we got back for a quick family photo. Look how happy we are!

Well, some of us, anyway.

I’m still optimistic. A love for the water is in my blood; it has to be in theirs, too, right?

17 Oct

High life

Posted by Rebecca in Family.

I think Bryan secretly loves helping out with home improvement projects at other people’s houses. I can’t blame him–there’s nothing better than cooking in someone else’s kitchen (everything’s so organized!).

He’ll mow at his parent’s house, he’s poured concrete with Dave and, while we were in Minnesota, he had the opportunity to help Grampa install a new stove pipe on the front cabin.

I think he’s quietly building a home handyman resume. Another box checked!