We have known the Johnsons for over eight years, and this was our third annual lake boat trip. This year took us to Taylorsville Lake, and while it was not the sunniest of days, it was still a great one.
Talk about a keeper of a picture. These five kids are full of energy and love any opportunity to get together. And the more action the better. That is especially true for the crazy man in the middle, Emerson, who is now four years old.
On this trip we got to use a special birthday gift that Seth had just received. We received a lot of compliments from other boaters about this great American eagle float. We weren't sure whether to be proud or embarrassed, but we embraced it all. And by the end of the day, all of the love had put a couple of holes in the float, so the bird ended the day not flying so high.
The highlight of all of our boating trips has been the tubing - it's not extremely fast, but it is fast enough to bring smiles to the kids' faces. And it is just slow enough that they can try out their daring acrobatic tricks without risking their lives.
Of course a day on the lake is not just about a need for speed. Sometimes you just need to float around in a big pineapple and pretend you are in a tropical paradise, and not on a lake where you might see a dead raccoon floating by at the end of the day. (Oh, Kentucky, you never fail to surprise)
It isn't easy living the lake life, and on the trip home John only had the radio to keep him company. We had a great time, and we hope to keep the tradition alive in the summers to come.
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