Pretty.

like the moon of the sea.  kidchan.

2011 Bucket List: Can you Canoe?

I remember once, when I was about six, that my family and I took this green canoe we have out on Weber Lake.  It was a little wobbly and way different from the outboard motor fishing boat we normally used, but it was green and wooden and there were paddles (these are important 6-year old things).  Since that time, the pretty canoe has hung in my parents' garage, gradually becoming covered with dried flowers and hanging baskets.

Not for long.  This summer, I was determined to put the canoe in water and so for my birthday picnic, we took it with us to Lake Del Valle. Seriously, now that I'm older and have moved beyond "green and wooden," I can recognize a beautiful piece of wood workmanship.

Although it was a bit windy and definitely not warm, we all piled in and headed out onto the lake. We had naval names --- I think Steve was Captain and I was Co-captain.  Brin was First-mate and after a bit of waffling between "poop deck cleaner" and "lookout", Shae chose the high up spot in the bird's nest.   

Look close!  we are out there!