Paddle Fest

We've joined the Parkins at Paddle Fest a couple years prior, but I've never had the chance to join in on the fun.  The first year I was sick and last year pregnant, so this year I was looking forward to trying out some Kayaks!  

Caleb, all ready to go.  I think he was looking like a big boy in his suit and standing up! This is one of his favorite spots to stand and play lately. 

 The day was supposed to be up to 106 degrees, so I was a bit hesitant to take Caleb out.  His cheeks turned red as soon as we were outside.  He did great though.  Daddy helping his stay hydrated here.

Self portrait attempt

 Matt has enjoyed this event each time.  We didn't get a picture but the shore is covered with all different typed of kayaks to try out.  It's pretty fun to see how different they are and find one that we liked the best.  Made me curious what kind you have, mom and dad.

 A friend of mine from work, Julie, came with her boyfriend as well.  I enjoyed spending some time with her out on the water.

 I finally got to try out one of the standing boards that my Uncle Phil has.  I thought it was pretty fun but not sure I'd like it long term or if I'd get bored.

 As soon as we walked up to the event one of the vendors came up and gave us a life vest for Caleb to take home.  We figured it was time to try it out!

 Gotta have the shades to go with it!  (Of course he pulled them off right after this)

 Once again Caleb loved the water once he got used to the temperature.

 Zoe and Joshua joined the fun too!

I missed taking pictures of Matt trying the bored since I took Caleb on a walk in the stroller to help him go to sleep.  Bummer, since he said he fell off the first time!  :)  He figured it out eventually and then helped Zoe as much as he could before they had to leave.

Was a good day and inspires us to get out to the water again soon!