5th day = Thanksgiving Point

Tuesday on our trip was Erin's usual playgroup day and it also happened to be her Birthday!!!! Her friends new I was going to be there for it so they planned a special outting to a place called Thanksgiving Point. There was alot of fun things for the kids to do and run around and look at.

Gwenie of course goes straight for the sand....



In that little light house in the above picture.....Gwenie and Mason peeking out of the window.



I titled this picture Buddies. Erin and I just loved the red door on the light house.



In a worm.......a worm slide that is.



They had this really gorgeous huge lily pond.



As you walk by they had windows so the kids could see in where there was fish. I think the fish must love people because they came right up to the window, Gwenie LOVED them.



My favorite picture of the day. Gwenie was being so cute with smelling all the flowers.



My parents were able to come up for a day and the only time we were able to see them was that night, Erin's birthday. I was a little sad not to hang out with Erin that night but we were able to go to dinner with my 2 brothers and their wives along with my parents. This is the only picture I took that night and I could kick myself. I was to busy talking to everyone and eating to remember to take pictures. I wish this picture was better since it was the only one I took.

3rd day = Kayaking

Monday on our vacation Marc & Erin suggested that we all go kayaking on their lake. The Lake is in their community of Daybreak and is free for residents. Sounded like a lot of fun to us and another first for Gwenie to experience.

We arrived at the Lake early so we let the kids run around while the boys went to buy Brett some flip flops (we forgot his) he was going to need them on this trip which tends to get you a little wet.



Erin and I have a little tradition. We cram Mason & Gwenie into a toddler swing and take a picture of them everytime we are together. I am going to be really sad when the kids don't fit in one any longer. If you want to check out the other 2 pics that we have taken.....
August of 2008 pic.
April 2008 pic.



The rest of these pics are from Erin's iphone, I did not want to take my camera on this trip to scared of it getting wet. I realized once I got into the Kayak I should have just worn my bathing suit and wrap. I got SOAKED!!!! I was just sitting in a puddle of water the whole time, but it did keep me cool.



About half way around the lake we parked our kayaks and got out where there was this creek. It was really nice to get out and cool off. Brett & Marc were really enjoying their time together. It is just not Erin & I that are BFF's but these guys have been friends since high school.

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Gwenie was wearing her life vest but I took it off when we pulled over. I should have left it on for this pic it would have been so cute to get them both in their vests.



The ride took 2 hours, who knew the lake would be that big? Gwen was tired of it about half way through, this girl does not like to sit still for long.