Canoeing

One of the things we did on our vacation to Grandpa and Grandma's was Canoe. When Ron was younger they use to canoe a lot. However it had been a while since the canoe had been used. Ron and Grandpa told the boys stories of how they use to put the canoe in the river behind the house and canoe for the day. Or Ron and his brother would be dropped off up river and canoe down to the house. The boys were excited and nervous as they helped get everything ready. Grandpa had even gotten new tags for the week as the old ones had expired in '98.

There was a lot of hesitancy, especially on Ronnie's part, but they were finally all in the canoe and on their way. I had taken them up 2 miles north and they were planning to canoe down to the house.

Here they are getting close.

Grandpa had also made a little spot where they could pull right in behind the house and the boys could climb out.

This picture may look like it doesn't belong in a blog about canoeing, but actually I think the boys might have thought it was the best part. They all took rides on the tractor after the...

ride up the hill in the canoe.


I think Ronnie thought it was the better and safer ride. They all enjoyed this ride with Grandpa.

Although Maddie didn't get to ride, she enjoyed cheering on her brothers.

A few days later, Ron and I got to go the same 2 mile stretch of river. It was fun and stressful. The water level had risen some by the time we went and so Ron thought it was a little easier. The last time we had canoed was when we were dating and I seem to remember it was much easier. I'm just thankful I didn't get wet! Although stressful, it was fun!

The good news is Grandpa's tags don't expire for 3 years, so we have time to get some more canoeing in. Thanks for all the fun Grandpa!