Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Ben went on his first boat ride! We originally had thought we would go the day after because I was worried about boat traffic and it being a holiday, but there was virtually no other traffic on the lake on Memorial Day. (weird, huh?) Charlie (aka Pop-Pop) said it was because it was a little windy, which made the lake choppy. Good thing we were on a pontoon boat because that thing was good and steady! As for Ben, I think he enjoyed his lake excursion, but would have more so if he hadn't had to wear that darned life jacket! The life jacket wasn't ALL bad... except that he tried to eat a cheerio, but his hand wouldn't reach his mouth, and it came up under his chin and lifted his head a bit. When he gets taller it won't be as uncomfortable. Ben also drank a whole cup (6 oz.) of water during his boat ride. He typically only plays with his sippy cup, but the breeze must've left him parched. He hasn't shown quite as much interest since then. All in all, I'd say he had a big day. On to the pictures!

Shortly after getting out of our cove, Ben got a driver's seat view with Pop-Pop.

I have no idea what he sees here, but I think it's cute that he looks like he's really driving the boat.

He's makin' raspberries here, I think. He does that a lot. Like the new sunglasses?

Making motorboat sounds with Daddy!

Playing in the floor with Mama.

Notice the little red marks around the eyes? No wonder he doesn't like sunglasses.

Playing in the floor with Daddy.

Looking at the water. Don't worry, that door won't open very easily (I couldn't even get it to.)

...from a different view. Mama took pictures from the lounge deck.

Such a tired baby. We were only out on the water for maybe an hour or so (not much longer, if it was).

He really wasn't quite sure what to make of everything, so there's not tons of smiles like usual. That'll change as he gets used to his life vest, and grows into it a little better.

Until next time...