It was another one of those lovely Sunday afternoons with the weather so perfect that we knew we wanted to be outside in it. We took a vote between staying home or going to the park and the park won. I happened to have a cooler full of canned soda which we iced on the way, and a bag of chips from the cupboard, which made for quick and easy refreshments.
We found ourselves setting up at picnic tables in different areas of the park throughout the afternoon. Beside the creek was ideal for playing frisbee and bocce ball and we also visited the kids' usual favorite area- the big playground. Lastly, we relaxed near the pond where the paddle boats are available for rent for only 2 dollars per person, per half-hour.
Many other people were out enjoying the park. I meditated upon how much this green space, which has a walking trail, gorgeous trees and is maintained so well, adds to the attractiveness of a community and to the health and happiness of its citizens.
The paddle boats seat four at a time and I was very pleased that life-preservers are required.
Juby and I rented our own boat and had lots of fun together paddling around.
Larry didn't think his knees would be up to this constant paddling and he, Meg and the baby watched us from the shore.
At one point the guys' chain came off and our friend, Kyle, who is the boys' favorite swimming instructor quickly reattached it.
Kyle's Mom is a good friend of mine who sometimes reads this blog. I couldn't resist getting a picture of her son to surprise her!!!! Hey, Mary!
Renting paddle boats is not something we do often, I think that this was only our second time. It certainly was a wonderful small investment to make and it really added to our family fun on this very pretty Sunday afternoon.
