Mother's Day is really in July

For Mother's Day 2011, Megan and Erin wanted to plan a kayaking trip with Nance - they figured she would love it. Unfortunately, Erin ended up getting really sick and wound up in the hospital the night before the adventure was to take place. They tried rescheduling, but got rained out - then there was the wedding, the Mount Rainier trip and a bunch of other stuff that got in the way. Finally, Megan received a note from her mom on a Friday morning that the kayak adventure was going to take place after work.

All day, Megan and I were looking forward to this kayaking trip - we were going to a place neither of us had been before, Sherman Island. Around 4 p.m. Megan looked out her window and it was pouring buckets - lightning, thunder, wind, the works!

We arrived home just before 6 and were told that the trip was still on - we were to change and Tim would load the kayak on the car; by 6 we were on the road!

Nancy and I surprised Megan with a little present when we started to ship out - I had gone to work with Nancy that day and while there I was being fitted for a life jacket, now I can SAFELY go on adventures with Megan!

All suited up and ready to go!

We got on to the water around 6:30 p.m. and boy were the conditions perfect; not a soul or ripple on the water! That being said, let me show you some of the pictures we took - Megan has a real eye for scenery shots.

Erin and Nance on the water: it was so calm the lake acted as a mirror, the reflection shots are awesome!

Megan thought this little nook would be a real good photo opportunity for the two of us - you'll have to check out Nancy's blog to see those photos!

Just the four of us on the water, doesn't get better than that!

Back at the parking lot, Sue takes a breather - it was a nice paddle!

And so concluded the Mother's Day paddle in July; I'm glad Megan, Erin and I were finally able to join Nance on the water! I just want to say thank you to all those wonderful mother's out there, especially Megan's mom Nancy - you've taken me under your wing and accompanied me on all of these adventures, for that I am forever grateful!

Stay tuned for my next adventure, rumor has it that it's bring your look-a-like doll to work day soon!