sail away with me

...to another world - or Lake Ray Hubbard. When I think sailboat, I think small - topples easy - too much work - lost at sea. Those thoughts were laid to rest last night as we loaded onto a large sailboat, carrying 40+ people with walking room, large ice chests and two huge sails - built by owner. We enjoyed a "sunset cruise" with Jared's mom, dad, step-brother and his extended family. We sailed along the lake in all of it's tranquility. Kids under twelve were required to wear life jackets at all times but much like at home, Clayson did not do as he was told. He is big enough to be twelve and he did sit on it, so his life saving device was easily accessible. Trey and Ashlyn buckled up, complained at first and then eased into the "comfort" of the vest riding around their little necks.

The captain requested Trey to be the first "co-captain" at the wheel. He obliged and sailed us along for a few minutes. Ashlyn took her turn controlling the sails a couple of times. The second time she became completely mesmerized - she was dazed and not confused, just lost in the luxury of the lake. She stood up on a stool and sailed us into the deep blue yonder for at least thirty minutes of our one hour 45 minute cruise. I have not seen her that still for that long, maybe ever.

We enjoyed the night on the lake so much. It was a nice change from the norm. After sailing, we enjoyed dinner on the harbor and headed home to rest up for some red, white and blue festivities today. That post to come.

Happy 4th of July and God bless our troops that fight and have fought to protect this American pride and freedom.