We headed over to Indian Creek beach today and Jonah met some other kids who were jumping off the dock. He had to go over and try this. They had a great time. Each time they went out farther and farther testing their fear. Once Jonah hit the water, he would swim in that much faster. It doesn't help that the water is cold.
Big man tough guy swimming in as fast as he can. He is a dare devil about certain things, but not the things you would think. He is more cautious about going on the jet ski and inter tube, but jumps right off the dock without thinking.
Great picture of the two of them on the beach. I think Noah is mad because he is tired of getting his picture taken. Jonah is always willing to jump in front of the camera.
The adults do what we do best, sit in the sun and take in the scenery. They were keeping watch over the kids. So where do you think all of the men were during this picture? It would be safe to say checking out the speed of the boat and jet skis.
Jonah and Jacob exploring the depths of the lake with their new gear. Color coded so we could see them down the beach at any time.
We decided that we don't have to buy Noah a present anymore. All we have to do is make sure that Uncle Josh is on every vacation with us from now on. Noah climbs on him like he is a jungle gym. Noah is like a little flea that doesn't quite ever leave. They have a great time together. They are really the same age in some respects. You can figure out if that age is 4 1/2 or older than that.
I had recently mentioned that Noah and Josh had tipped over on the jet ski on our way to Indian Creek beach. We didn't get the tip over on camera, but someone took a picture of them coming back to the dock. They were both standing because Josh couldn't sit down after getting them back on because Noah was now in front. Josh put Noah back on the jet ski while they were in the water and then Josh climbed back on and had to try and get them back to the dock. Noah was scared, but not crying. He did want to ride in the boat after that.
This was all of us trying to pull Noah off the jet ski once they got back to the dock. I know it scared both of them because the wave came out of nowhere. The water was rough that day also. When asked if Noah will go on the Jet ski again, he responded, "Sure, not right now though." That same day, the inter tube took on water and Noah fell off. Josh, again, pulled him out of the water back onto the inter tube. That was the last straw, he wanted back in the boat and he was done for the day. A man can only take so much.
It was fitting to roast marshmallows at the end of that day. This year, we must have brought 10 bags of marshmallows between all of us for some reason. We had chocolate, strawberry, roasted coconut and regular. Because we had so many different kinds, we all had to taste test them. Rebecca also made rice krispy treats with each kind also.
Jacob always gets into s'mores. This is a slice of heaven as far as he is concerned. Even getting them on his glasses. All of the kids had to have a shower that night just to get the sticky off. At bedtime, we found that Noah had marshmallow on his back still. I have no idea how that got there.
Jacob tried to give Marna a kiss with a full mouth of s'more. By the look on her face, you can tell it was met with excitement. Again, I am sure that Marna is going to kill me for putting up this picture, but it really gives the perfect response.
The best part of the day is at the end when you are tired from the sun and playing so hard. To sit down with a cup of coffee and roast up some marshmallows. It really can't get better than this. Family, food, and fun.
Jacob working hard at getting every last drop into his mouth. Mmmmmm Mmmmm, good.
Noah, although a bit cleaner, loves this part of the day. I don't want to count how many of them they had that night, but they are still alive today, wanting more. More pictures to come as the days progress. Off to the next boating event.
The LeRoys
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When do you get home????? I am anxious to talk to you!
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