We packed up and headed to Heber Springs to spend the weekend on the lake. It was awesome!! We got to stop and spend a little time with friends in Searcy on the way there, since we had to pick up the boat. Then we headed out to the lake and got there close to Tyson's bedtime. We had some fantastic thunderstorms all night, but things calmed down the next day so we could get out on the water. We spent the rest of the weekend riding around the lake, tubing, swimming, grilling out, and having a good time. Tyson has been out on the boat once before, but this was his first time out in the water. He loved his life jacket and had a great time floating around. He also loved playing in the tube. We didn't end up pulling him in it though, since the lake was crowded and really choppy and bumpy. I didn't want him to have a bad first experience, so we will wait til its a calmer time. He really likes being out on the water, which is great for us.
We stayed with the family of a friend of ours who have a house right on the water. It was so easy to just pack up and head out to the backyard and get out on the water, and then come in quick if you had to because of the storms. It was also super easy to get back and get the baby down for a nap:) Kay was awesome and watched him for me several times while he was napping so we could go out on the boat. We ended up watching the fireworks from the boat later that night. We have never been to the lake for the 4th, so it was a really neat experience. Silas loved driving around on the water at night, and we had fun listening to the patriotic music while watching the fireworks. Then it was just a short ride back to the house so we didn't have to pull the boat out or fight any traffic....perfect!
Silas finally got some good tube time in this weekend too. He has been waiting for his chance to have some fun:) The water was really choppy which made for some tough riding, but he did great! I wish I had a picture of him hitting a wave and flying 6 feet up in the air before coming down in the water on his head:) He loved it, but it wore him out. Me too! My arms are still sore from holding on so tight:) I think we may try wake boarding next time. I was going to learn to ski too, but my arms were too tired and there were too many boats out there for me to try. Next time.
I just liked this picture of the baby. He was so serious while watching the water as we drove around. I am sure he is thinking of all the fun he will have once he is old enough to get out there by himself! We ate so good and slept hard after being outside most of the weekend. We had a great time getting to know some other people our age from Jonesboro, and Tyson had fun being the center of attention:) It was a great trip but good to get home too. The boat is safely stored in the garage here at the house and we can't wait until the next time we get to head out to the lake again.
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That last picture is especially adorable. He has gotten cuter in the last few months, if thats possible. Cant wait to hear if you like water skiing. I learned last summer and i loved it!
I am so glad to hear you all had a great time at the lake. I want you to know that I am completely jealous that Ty will wear his life jacket...you are so lucky :)
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