A Perfect Way to Spend a Friday

We all slept in today, including Isaiah! Decided to go low key on breakfast which was good. Britt suggested that we make this a 14 day trip because our week is simply going way too fast.

Everyone wanted to swim and explore so there were various trip taken with the ski boat to explore, ski and swim. Everyone got to go into the canyon next to where we are staying, but too many guests boats were in there to actually get to the waterfall, at least during the few attempts we made. Even Isaiah got his first ride in the ski boat and loved it.

Later Gary, Britt, Shana and I took the boat out to explore for a new landing site tomorrow. We know which direction we'll be heading but need to scout for a new spot to stay. We soon found one that would be perfect for us and includes an area for Isaiah to safely play in the water - something we haven't yet had. There was a houseboat there and Britt suggested we stop and chat with them. Amazingly they will be leaving early in the morning which works perfect for us. Our plan is to leave before 7 Am so we can be the first to snag that sight.

The rest of our afternoon was spent swimming, skiing and cliff jumping. OK, perhaps "cliff" is a bit of and exaggeration but it was quite the experience I was told by those who tried it: Shana, Greta, Taryn, Ross & Brandon.

Britt and Shana made us a great dinner of his special marinaded chicken with baby reds and a refreshing salad bar that was a big hit.

After dinner Gary and I took out the ski boat and did some evening exploring. He especially wanted to see "Hole in the Rock" which is part of the Mormon Trail. In 1880 they had to maneuver thru this incredibly steep and dangerous passageway with 80 wagons, horses, mules and all their supplies. While we were out in the main channel I had enough internet to get my e-mail which included Grandma's Thursday letter and as a special family request I read it out loud to everyone.

And it was S'more Bar nite - one of our family camping traditions - and let's just say we indulged and enjoyed. We've given up even trying to put it in a pan. We just all eat right from the bowl. The guys made an early travel plan for the morning so all coffee pots are full and stand ready.