Canode family at the lake!

Trying to catch up...
So we bought a new boat this year since Ray sold our Cobalt after the Fourth of July last year. It took us several months to decide what type of boat we wanted, but after many months of researching and pricing out boats we finally both decided on a Master Craft 45. This allowed for more room for the kids, more seating for friends and family, and of course the major thing was that it had to have an in board motor and a large enough boat to make a wave for Ray to surf on. We ordered it in February and received the boat in March. We have already put 50 hours on the boat - and if you don't know much about boats - it takes some people many years to put 50 hours on a boat and we have done it in half of a summer! I guess you could say that's a very good sign that we like our purchase and use it as much as possible. The kids love the boat, and the swimming aspects of the lake. I love watching how fearless Evan is jumping off the back of the boat and Parker following right behind him. I swear they would stay in the water all day if we let them. I have to make Ray take turns with Evan surfing and then taking a break to let Evan swim. We have a great time, and have been so fortunate that both of the kids enjoy the lake and the boat. They both have their places where they like to sit (usually daddy's lap) and know exactly where their snacks and drinks are... it's so funny to watch them make themselves comfortable! Here are some pictures from the beginning of the summer of us all on the boat at the lake. As you will see Evan even gets to take advantage of the surfing and rides the board with Ray, Parker does it as well I just haven't downloaded those pictures yet. I hope you enjoy these pictures. I will continue to catch up on the blog throughout the weekend and next week! So stay tuned for more!
All the best, and God Bless,
Michelle Canode