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Seizing the day

On our trip we had the opportunity to go to our grandparents' friends' dock. They have a diving board, and a slide and a speed boat. The kids played on the dock first. When Alex would jump off the diving board, he would shake that whole dock! Big boy. Kenzie was nervous at first about jumping off, but after much thought, she did it. Maylin loved the slide and was grateful that this trip the little fish didn't bite her legs. Last trip to the lake, they did and it creeped her and me out! She was relieved they left her alone this time. The adults visited and watched the kids play until burgers and dogs were ready to eat for lunch!



Alex gets tired of Kenzie just standing on the board thinking if she should do it or not. Here he tries to get her to go, but she fights back!

Mr. No Fear
 

Still thinking.
 

Maylin the water bug.
 
 


Out on the tubes behind the speed boat. Alex Mr. Competition set up a game for everyone. He liked to see who could stay on the longest. It was the best of 2 out of 3.
 
 

They were flying.
 

Jay and Tom take a turn at "The Game." The first one to go was Tom's glasses!
 
 

I am so afraid of things like this, but I decided to face my fears and go for it. You can see the concern on my face. The driver of the boat promised me that they would be gentle.

We were going slow, but you can still see the terror on my face.







Alex and Jay have a go at it.



This slide



Jumping from the top of the boat was a real thrill for Alex.



The thinker once again thinks about the slide.



Thinking about jumping off the boat.








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