Maiden Voyage

today, i finally took a break from work and took the family on the Maiden voyage of our new boat. we sold our other boat, and bought this new / better more powerful one. it is soo much fun, and can pull me up skiing in one second flat!! so any body that wants to get up for their first time or what not, will have no problem with this thing! it has a very roomy cuddy that can sleep 4 people and seats that become a queen size bed in the stern of the boat. it was made for water camping! we cannot wait to take some willing people to Powell or where ever and just utilize this thing. we went to Willard Bay, and i am not sure why i have never appreciated this place before, it was very picturesque, the water was phenomenal (though cold). great beaches with covered pavilians everywhere and restrooms and lots of gnats....we had a great time watching Caleb, kneeboard all over the lake, and even cross the wake! and just taking a much needed break from our 'real lives'...

Testing Calebs Guitar

Just testing Calebs new guitar... see if you can name the tune.

My Mother

i have the greatest mom in the whole world!! i know there are at least 5 other people who would say the same thing. My mom is truly one of my very best friends, she is solid. I think she doesn't realize just how solid she was in my life. she would probably blame herself for my foolish mistakes, but never take the credit she deserves for what her kids have grown and developed into. I think that my very favorite sound in existance, is my mothers uncontrolled laugh. you cannot help but be lifted up when she is laughing. (she laughs alot!).. My kids love her! i am so glad that my kids get to experience my mom, and live near enough to her that she plays a role in their lives. i wouldn't have it any other way. Mom you are the funnest person to be around, i truly mean it. i thank you for all the growing experiences you helped me, pushed me, shook me, and loved me through! history will show that my mother was my greatest influence, and shaped me into the person i am and will still become.. happy mothers day MOM!!