Wednesday, June 20, 2012

A Day on Bass Lake

This week has been a blast with our whole family together. Monday we had the pleasure of renting a 23' pontoon boat. There were 12 of us all together—seven adults and our five grandkids which include one girl and four boys. Having raised two daughters and being raised myself with three sisters and one brother, I keep finding myself amazed at the energy level of boys in general, at least in our grandsons . . . they just keep going and going and going. And I love watching them have so darn much fun!

Bass Lake is just a half hour drive north of us.

I found a comfortable seat in the stern of the boat and my job was to hold the flag up letting fellow boaters there's a swimmer in the water nearby.


Sister Jackie and brother-in-law Rick found a spot right next to me . . . and this was their expression most of the day when the kids were on the "tube" showing off as only they can do.

Christian (standing) with his cousin Thomas trying out the tube.

Here's Jared striking a pose.

Thomas, Christian, and Jared.

Halfway through the afternoon we were given a boat with a more powerful engine, 135hp vs 75hp, which the kids loved!

Aunt Jackie is so young for a 62-year-old . . . look at her here with all four boys.

My son-in-law, Mike, was the captain for the day and gave Jared a lesson in driving, which he took very seriously and did a great job.

Karah spent most of the afternoon on a comfy seat at the bow of the boat reading a good book and enjoying the sunshine. . .

. . . until Aunt Jackie suggested she jump in the lake to cool off!



A great way for Ken and I to spend time with our whole family . . . sister, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughters and grandkids . . . couldn't be better.




Life is good!

5 comments:

jackie said...

And we're Still laughing at the image of those boys on the tube, clowning around, smiles plastered the entire widths of their faces. So fun. p.s. I never had to encourage Karah to jump in.

Farmer Jen said...

The lake is looking lovely right now. Glad you got to enjoy it!

Leigh said...

That looks like so much fun! None of the adults gave it a try? :)

CaliforniaGrammy said...

Leigh: My "baby sister" Jackie, God love her, got in with the kids on the tube . . . you must have missed that picture.

Aunt Patty said...

Good for Auntie Jackie getting on the float!! Looks like so much fun!! And yes, those cute grandsons do have energy to spare.