memorial day at the lake

Here are some pictures from our first day on the boat. It was a great day. The weather could not have been any better (Alabama has had such a mild spring), and aside from being stuck in a life jacket that made more than one person quote the line, "I can't put my arms down!", Asher - and his parents - loved it. We also took some video, and if time permits, it may get posted soon.



Discussing the life jacket. Protests were duly noted, but some things - like keeping him alive - are non-negotiable.




My favorite picture. Water and sand. What more does a boy need?




Asher and me, late in the day.

You can see the rest at the flickr site (follow the sidebar), if you're interested.

I don't care if Asher is a brain surgeon or a football star when he grows up. He doesn't have to be the cool kid in class. But it is good for my soul to see how much he loves to be outside, and I hope that will stick. I hope he will always love sunshine and dirt and water and trees as much as he does now.

By the way, for anyone who is keeping up - he cut an eye tooth last night, which explains the whining. I'm just glad we earned a tooth out of that. I think I'm reasonably patient, but whining sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me. Hopefully the worst of it is over though.

Happy Tuesday.