Boating

I haven't given much of an update since we got our boat, Baby Steps. We finally got it in the water in May and have now taken it out quite a few times. Eric is much more comfortable driving it now, but docking is still the most nerve-wracking part. I have driven it once but I still have a lot to learn. 

One of neighbors helped us get it out on the water and gave us our first lesson. He is well-versed in boating so he was a great teacher.

First time on the water!

Bonnie enjoyed it at first, but eventually fell asleep.

It was fun to see our neighborhood from the water perspective. We had never actually seen our canal until we got our boat. It's really beautiful.

Eric earned his Captain hat that day.

We went out again with some other neighbors to get breakfast across the river one morning.

Once again, Bonnie fell asleep.

We've taken it out a few times on our own for a random joy ride.

Or to cool off on a hot day.

Bonnie is a big fan. She is constantly pointing outside our back door saying "Boat, boat, boat!"

Last weekend we had some friends visit and were able to take them to a different restaurant on the river for lunch. It was so much fun.

It's also been really nice to just tie it up outside our dock and be able to lounge out on it and jump in the water.

It's been really fun learning everything there is to know and getting more comfortable being boat owners. We are so glad we lucked out and got this boat in time for summer!