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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Canooooing

Today Jim and I went canoeing with some of my family. There were 8 of us, so 4 canoes. It was a nice time. And while we were away, little Jimmy got to stay with his Grammy & Grandpa allll day! And he was a good boy and didn't cry at all!


Our canoeing adventure was a 3-4 hour trip down the river. Not a very exciting river, but its exciting enough for me! We even tipped over once...luckily I was a smart cookie and had my camera (NOT my big Canon!) in a plastic zip bag (2 actually) and then inside of another tote bag type thing tied to the canoe. So it didn't get ruined! We came upon a rope swing and stopped there for a while to have a snack and then Jim, my step cousin Jesse and I all jumped off the rope. It was a blast!

Jim
Me
Jesse
We saw lots of turtles and birds along the river bank, and some little fishies in the water. Not much else wildlife, some dragonflies & bugs, but the ride was pretty and scenic.

Our little buddy for part of the ride
Then, after our ride, Jim and I changed our clothes and went to an early dinner JUST THE TWO OF US!! I think we have only done that one other time since Jimmy was born! It was so strange, but it was nice to get away for a little while. And my little man was so excited to see his daddy & mommy when we picked him up, it was so cute. Well, I am off to bed, hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

12 comments:

COUNTRY MOM said...

Ali, What great pics:) My family loves to get out in a canoe or kayak here. Looks like you had a great time. I LOVE the beautiful dragonfly pic.

The Pink Geranium or Jan's Place said...

great time for sure! Love the dragonfly.. good focus!

Katie Wean said...

Looks like you had a great day! Congrats on the kid free adventure and date. It does feel good to get away, but always nice to have the little one back.

Lizzie said...

that sounds so nice! i am glad you had a wonderful time. geez, now i'm wanted to go out on the lake and cruise :)

Tamis Marks said...

Looks like fun! Rope swings make me feel like a kid again!

Love the dragon fly, great picture!

Kelly said...

Now that looks like a great way to spend the day! I haven't done the rope swing thing in 25 years!!

Old Centennial Farmhouse said...

That sounds like a fun weekend...and just the two of you for almost a whole day is like therapy! Good for you!
XOXO
Joni

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

It looks like you had an awesome day!!! What fun!

Randi Troxell said...

i love to canoe ... looks like you all had a blast!

Angelina said...

K SO i LOVE THE PICS...DIDNT GET TO SEE THEM THIS WEEKEND...AHHH i was stuck in all caps again....

lol

Kritter Keeper at Farm Tails said...

that looks so refreshing! glad you had a great time and that lil jimmy was a good boy! ;)

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings said...

You truly are a country girl! :-)

I've never been canoeing. I'm so dull. This looks like a total blast!

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