And then came our favorite: Lake Powell!! We've gone with the Wilson's for the past 3 years. This year, we had the Jergensen's along with us and it was FUN!
We drove down after Sydney's ballet recital (whoops…I'll put that in the blog next). Well, we got up at 2:15 and then left our house at 3:50AM. It was a long, short sleep, night, but so worth it when you can get on the lake the first day. Brad & Jeni Wilson own a share in a houseboat. They could leave earlier on Thursday because they don't have any ballerinas. Jergensen's have Gracie. They followed us down and met us at the dock. Anyway, we pulled into Antelope Point marina at about 10:00am. After putting our stuff and our kids on the shuttle, Mike & I left to put the boat in the water. Then, we met up with the houseboat as it was pulling out of the slip. Mike helped Jeni get their boat out of their slip and then we were off to scout the perfect location!
Well, we found it! We had a bunch of houseboat and Brad's boat problems last year, so we ended up camping off the marina. Lame, especially since Mike had found the greatest spot last year, too. Anyway, we found a great spot at the end of a canyon right behind Cookie Jar! I'll post a bunch of pictures, but it was perfect! Good little beach, just a few stickers, but plenty of room for the kids to play in the water. There were quite a few neighbors, but not close enough to be a bother.
We took the kids after getting the houseboat all anchored, and found a little cliff to jump off of. We do not let them go very high because of the danger, but this cliff was great. More pictures to follow this, too.
The first night we had a party on top of the house boat! Mike is resting on top of a bunch of mattress pads. Then, gets a big hug from Brandon.
First the kids were entertaining us….Grace & Liz, Alli & Amanda
Johnny and his mullet. He is Amanda and Liz's age and they are great wardie friends!
He's a really nice kid….Then, here is a shot of the moms…Jeni & Monica.
Sydney contemplating her next move….Beach girl
Then, the party started!
Kevin & Mike. Brad was below trying to recoup from the day….
So, I suggested the kids put on a dance performance for us. They took to this like bees to honey! First group up to dance was Alli, Brandon and Grace. Alli cracks us up…..
B was ok with is for a second and then left...
Then, Zach, Sydney and Lauren
Then, Liz, Amanda and Johnny
Then the parents…..Jeni has some moves to Love Shack and can still rock it!
And then everyone joined in until it was time for bed :) Great first night!!
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