The Great Outdoors

Being summer and all, the family is beginning to take on the great outdoors. Recently we were invited to go to Payson Lakes to paddle around a bit. Mai was a real trooper. She needed to *ahem* take care of business on the lake. As is custom, mommy lowered her over the edge to take care of it. Mai liked being in the water, and asked to stay for a bit. With careful supervision and a certain amount of anxiety on her parents end, Maille hung on to the side of the boat and squealed with delight. Yes. This is Maille. She is scared of spiders, imaginary monsters, spider man, Darth Vader, and a whole myriad of other things. Apparently her list does not include swimming out in the middle of a lake with naught but a swimming suit and life preserver.

Mai with Uncle Matt

Ethan and his Granny

Ethan had a great time too. But with his advanced cerebral development and all (being a lofty 5 years old), he was smart enough not to enter the murky waters in which heaven knows what is swimming. However, he did enjoy the shallow ends near the beach. Good lad.

Adam and Auntie Allyson

Adam hung out on the sidelines. He was much too busy with his fists to bother with the great outdoors. Mountains? No. Lakes? Nah. Trees? Sorry. It's all in the fists, baby. At least he had great company!

Thanks for the invite family!