The Intrepid Floaters

Okay, I admit it... I had NEVER FLOATED IN A TUBE BEFORE!  Despite being (nearly) 60 years old, my experiences in inner tubes were limited to some previous tries with "blow-up" airtubes at the swimming pool of my youth.  I laughed so hard I cried at trying to get into them, and had to have help getting in and out.  Thank heavens the water was only three feet deep!  The picture shows Grandma, the birthday boy Nathan almost asleep standing on the left, Jacob, and Madison.

Celebrating Nathan's Birthday

Grandson Nathan turned 11 on the 21st, and for an end of summer birthday treat, we hit the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in neighboring Kansas City, Kansas.  Nathan, his stepbrother Jacob, stepsister Madison, Grandma, and mom all spent the day in the sun, floating on the raging waters, or sliding down the slides!  We had a great time, and wore ourselves out.  The birthday boy spent his night with his Dad, his steps and little brother and sister, and Grandma got a rest after spending the day floating in a tube. 

Your blogger, in her Christmas Attire!

Getting ready to carry water buckets outside... was it only yesterday morning we were able to use the hose??