Day 5/6

“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”

Day 5: I woke up to this adorable sight:
(Salem is on the left- buried in blankets)

Instead of a full day at the island- we decided to stick around and go tubing instead! It was a full afternoon of trying to flip the kids. I cooked up the catfish that Miles caught- which was slightly larger than the one that was caught earlier- very tasty! Kevin did a great job of filleting the fish. Quality bonding with Grandpa Ken over a puzzle - 750 pieces in an evening - not too bad! We had a little birthday celebration for Grandpa as well. 

Recap:
0 miles
$0

Today’s lessons:
1: “I’m not ticklish, it’s just awkward” - Hayden to Brad, who was trying to tickle his armpit.
2: Sunscreen needs to be applied multiple hundred times- the kids were all a little crisp... (you would think I would have this down by now).

Today’s song: “Big Rock Candy Mountain”

I decided to hold off on the Day 5 and post 5/6 together because we are heading out early, and I will probably have to blog at night- because blogging and driving would not be safe. 🤔

Day 6: “So much of who we are is where we have been.” - William Langewiesche

Another fun- filled lake day- lots more tubing! Hayden finally got on, was entirely too big for the tube, and dragged half his body behind him until he almost lost his bottoms and had to let go haha!


Recap:
0 miles
$14

Today’s lessons:
1: Utilize the point system at Walgreens- saved me $50 today!
2; Vertigo sucks.
3: We are so, so fortunate that we are able to spend time with family, Thank you so much Brad and Liz!!

Today’s song: “Uptown Girl” - Billy Joel

Tomorrow we start the second wave of our trip, starting with OBC in NC! Beach fire 🔥😍

And now:
Excessive pictures!!





















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