Saturday, August 2, 2008

Joe's Valley

This past week we took off for four days to a place called Joe's Valley. We went with my sister and brother in law who own a cabin down there and lot's of water toys. We had such a blast and we want to go back every year!

Ok for everyone out there who know's me, I'm a real wussy baby when it comes to water. I actually went out on a jetski all by myself! I made sure someone snapped a picture for proof.

Here is a picture of Maddie, Jaden and their cousin Jordan on the big tube. Maddie is much like me in that she prefers the beach rather than all the water toys...but she did try the tube! Jaden however, wants to try it all. He's very brave!


Here is Megan giving her best shot at surfing on the lake. She actually had great balance!

Here is my baby! Jaden is only 8 years old and got up on waterski's! I was such a proud mother that he was able to do it! His cousin Cuyler sat with him very patiently and taught him just what to do. It took several tries but HE DID IT!

15 comments:

Allie said...

That looks so fun! I am glad you guys could go! That water looks so pretty and blue! OH, and I am very proud of you Deb! Way to be brave in the water!

{Quellie} said...

Looks like you had a great time. Way to go getting out there. We love the water, skiing and all and are very jealous!! Glad you're all back safe.

val said...

Yay, someone is blogging! Looks like fun, and I'm so proud of you for getting out in the water! I would rather be sun bathing with Maddie too! And very cool of Jaden to get up on waterskis! Way to not give up boy! I haven't exposed my children to that fun yet..I need a boat. Or a friend with a boat. Except I don't really like it myself, so that doesn't sound that fun for me...just brings out my wimpiness!

Doney Days said...

Looks like you had fun, Deb. I am so proud of you! I'm like you, not much of a water person. Who cares. We're cool anyways. Remember (or maybe you don't want to remember) when I came to Florida the first time and we went boating and neither of us would get in the water because we were afraid of aligators? PMP! We're so funny, oh and cool. Did I say that already? Love ya!

Tiff George said...

Way to be brave! I hate my wimpiness and vow someday to conquer it! I WILL someday be brave enough to try waterskiing, snorkling, jetskiing (I only jet-ski on the back of Mike's - holding onto him with a death grip, and I threaten him with his life if he even tries to throw me off! Oh, I'm no fun...I HATE IT!!)and hopefull I'll actually find these things fun enough to keep going. Way to go - I'm proud of you!

val said...

P.S. I'm loving your songs on here...JOEY and Total Eclipse~ Totally cool!

Lyndee said...

That looks like you had so much fun.
Iam going private and I need your email address. Can you leave it on my blog.

Kitty said...

COOL!

Kally said...

Im glad you got on a jet ski Deb, good job. Yay for Jaden to get on a water tube and go. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

Kris said...

Deb, that looks so amazingly fun! I'm proud of you for taking on the water! I hate being in the water, but I love riding in boats and on a jet ski!

Kris said...

I have a small request, do you mind just removing my last name from the link you have for me on your blog? I've been getting really paranoid lately about keeping my identity safe with all this blogging business! There are too many wierdo's out there!!!
Thanks a million, hun!!
Kristy

Brett and Marianne said...

Good for you! It is a great feeling to conquer your fears, huh!

erika said...

Thanks for hang out with me last weekend.I had fun!I need a break from the kids.Plus I miss hang-out with you.Need to do it more.
Oh- by the way I am a chicken when it comes jet ski.But Way to go Jaden!Looks Like you a fun day!

Kris and Kelli said...

That looks like such a great place! I'm so proud of you for getting in a jet ski. They're fun aren't they?

Sondra said...

Deb, We love Joe's Valley! Wally's parents had property there for years and we have a few friends with cabins there. We are actually thinking of trying to get a lot there ourselves soon. We'll see how it goes.

I am just like you. I like to stay dry and on shore, so good for you for being brave! I think you, Maddie, my Tiffany and I would get along pretty dang well. We'll hang out sometime for sure, ok! I love you Debbie. You make me happy. xoxoxo

Jaden is obviously all tough boy. I'm impressed that he was able to ski at his age.

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