Kayaking the New

Last Friday we had a little break from the dancing competition, so we decided to go kayaking down the New River.  It was so relaxing (minus the couple of times we were grounded due to the low water levels).  Now I wouldn't take Fiona on a roaring river, but the New River gives a slow moving very gentle ride.  Fiona just sits between my legs and watches the world go by.  Every now and then, she will try to move around, but we will either pull to the side or just stop and let her get the wiggles out and play in the water. 

She loved leaning over the edge of the boat to stick her hands in the water.

I even got 5 minutes to kayak alone, when my Dad took Fiona.

Theres not much that can beat a Friday afternoon sipping on some cold ones and floating down a mountain river with the ones you love. 

Our trip to the Mountains

Well, it's back to reality and the sweltering heat.  We had a great time this past weekend up at our family's mountain house in Ashe County, NC.  With highs in the 70's and low humidity, I could have stayed forever!  Despite having her 85th ear infection, Fiona enjoyed herself immensely.  

She loved hanging out on the porch, and feeding her baby in the kid's rocking chair.

Saturday morning, the men went fly fishing on Helton Creek, while we stayed back for naps and a little relaxation time. When they got back home and ate lunch we packed up the coolers for some kayaking down the New River.  I was a little nervous about taking Fiona, but she was amazing.  She just hung out and watched the world go by and was the best kayaking partner ever! 

Her little life jacket cracked me up! She looked like a little turtle and waddling around everywhere, gah toddlers are the best! 

Once we got home, we did a little back porch sittin'.

The dogs had a great time, as well.  Anytime they can be free and explore, is a good day in their books. 

So it looks like we can mark off mountain kayaking and back porch sitting from our Summer Bucket List.  Have a great Tuesday!