All week, Tatum had Terra Nova testing. It is her first experience with standardized testing, and now she gets to look forward to this for ten more years. Good to start early!
So, since Friday was a half day, and she had already presented for her being Camper of the Week, we had her take Friday off so we could do some Hay Happening!
I rented a boat at Tempe Town Lake. More on that in a moment. First, we arrived right before our reservation only to be reminded how beautiful and vast the lake is!
What do you think, Tot?
Daddy and Tot!!
We headed over to our reservation….
And waited. Luckily, the weather was only about 75 degrees. Daddy was enamored with Tot’s pony.
Finally it was our turn, and we headed over to our little friend, Swanee. Boarded and headed out. Now, Tot could save anyone in the water, so she was allowed to remove her life preserver when we were out far enough.
And then we started to pedal.
And within 5 minutes, I hear….. I’m pooped!
Oh, Daddy, we only have 55 minutes left! Tot, would you steer?
I took one of me smiling. Do you know why? It was beautiful aboard, and I’m with my family. TobyMac is playing on our phones, and this made it even more delightful
Just look at that view!
Nothing like being out on the water.
After about an hour, we were definitely ready to dock. Pedaling for one hour and Tot steering would tire any family out!
Next stop, Brunch-o-rama at the Daily Jam.
Tot was fixated on the ValTrain on our way.
We waited for our food and enjoyed being together. The wait required us to be a bit silly since there is nothing to do while we wait. We never allow ourselves to be bored because as they say, “Boring people are bored.” Keep that imagination flowing!
We had a nice meal, and then headed home. Lovely morning and afternoon. I love these days off!
We look forward to our next adventure. Until then, truly every day is an adventure with these Hays!