Sailing and Jamming with Grandpa

Right after Lee and the girls left, we got a visit from my dad. He came to camp and sail with us at Bear Lake. We've been to Bear Lake lots of times to swim but have never been able to get out on it in a boat. Dad was impressed with the beauty of the lake (as most people are) and plans to come back whenever possible. Here are pictures and comments of the events during the week.




The first thing on the agenda was, of course, getting in a jam session with Aubrey. The two of them can play together for hours. Aubrey cherishes these times she gets to spend sharing their love for music.



This time Dad attempted to include everyone in the jam session instead of just Aub. He bought Cam, Caleb, and Holly drumsticks which they have not stopped "playing" with since we got home (thanks, Dad!) After much frustration about lost rhythms, he tried another tactic....

He decided we needed to have a Hawaiian celebration with authentic masks...the boys doing the acoustics. The boys (this is Caleb) thought it was great! I'm not sure if this improved their rhythm, however.



Once the winds picked up every day, we decided to take the boat out for a sail. It was a bit chilly so the kids put on some wetsuits. Cameron (as usual) had no regard for his appearance. He loved the hat and wanted to keep it to wear regularly....what a goof!



Here are the kids and my dad's dog "Bonnie" on the boat. The wind was a little heavy so he didn't bring out the genoa. They had a great time! I only got one turn to ride when Tony came out with us one night. It was a great ride...bringing back memories of my childhood (minus the tip overs and turtles.)



And last but not least, Grandpa (being an Eagle Scout himself) helped Cameron with his "Rain gutter Regatta" sailboat for Cub Scouts. Cam didn't win the race, but had a great time with Grandpa building his boat and decorating it.

Thanks, Dad, for the visit...we all had a GREAT time!



In August, Cameron completed his requirements so he could move up from "Bears"to "Webelos." This is only one step from the actual Boy Scouts and Cameron, again, is thrilled.

It's been a busy but fun summer. We are back into full swing with school, regular chores and responsibilities, but that is good too (sort of.)