Our annual trip to my parents cabin near Harpers Ferry, IA was great, as usual. We had 3 days of wonderful weather, with lots of fun boat trips that included the tube, kneeboard, floating down the river in our life jackets, etc. The river was up, so there weren't any sandbars, and that was a bummer. But we still made the best of it. Ellie got up on the kneeboard the FIRST time. And I'm SO mad at myself that I forgot my camera. But I couldn't have captured the feeling inside of me. I was just bursting with pride. I couldn't believe that she actually listened to Billy's instructions, executed them, and did it!! She was getting so bored on the tube, that we knew we had to get something else for her. Guess I need to look for some skis for next year!
Jack enjoyed the tube this year a little better - but he's a slow go kinda guy. If it got too rough or fast, he's start crying. Amelia went with a parent, but not by herself. She enjoyed it, but didn't want to get wet at all. The fireworks were canceled because of rain, but I had bought some in Wisconsin to do. We were able to get some done with the kids and they enjoyed that. We brought most home to do some other time.
