Sailing the High Seas

Ever since we moved here, the creek right behind our house has been a huge temptation to…no, not my kids…Matt. He’s been itching to get a canoe from the moment he laid eyes on the water back there. So, for Christmas this past year, that was my gift to him. But who knew how many different types of canoes there were?!? So, I took the easy way out, wrapped up a toy canoe and told him to find one he wanted. After much research, he finally decided on one and we bought it. Unfortunately it’s just been too chilly to actually take it out on the water. He finally got his chance a couple weeks ago. The weather has warmed up and it’s been beautiful here lately. Instead of hitting the creek though, he thought it might be better to test it out in the big pond that’s in the middle of our neighborhood.It only has two actual seats in it, but there’s plenty of room for the kids to sit on the floor in front of each seat. They loved it! (Matt and all 3 kids.) Being able to row around the pond, checking out all the wildlife on the water (mostly ducks), and just enjoying the outdoors. I foresee many more outings with the canoe in our future.