Up the Creek Without a Paddle!

Well actually we did bring paddles & life jackets & a bailer so we were well prepared! I went to circuit class Saturday morning & then went to do some pictures for one of the twin families from the club. When I got home it was already lunchtime & Murray suggested we try taking the kids canoeing. He mowed the backyard & then loaded up the boat & we headed for the water. The kids were very anxious to go & hurriedly cleaned up their stuff & put away toys etc so they could go. Nothing like a little incentive!

It was a nice calm day and hardly any other boats at all. The water was very smooth & we didn't have to fight any current.

Lovey was a little scared of the tippiness of the canoe as we were loading & getting into the boat. It was rocking back & forth a bit & this was making her very nervous. Once we set off she was fine & they sat right in the bottom and were good as gold. They loved being on the water and sticking their hands in, playing with some sticks they found and seeing all the camps along the shore.

My paddling muscles! : ) The Schwarzeneggar look is in this year isn't it?

We were probably out for about an hour & then they played a bit more at the waters' edge as Murray & I loaded the car. We had just finished tying down the canoe when the heavy rain started. Luckily everything & everyone else was in & ready to go!