An OLD New Addition

Mike found out a couple weeks ago that his Uncle Steve Martin (not the Steve Martin, an even better Steve Martin) had a boat that they were trying to get rid of so Mike jumped at the oppurtunity and we are now the proud owners of an old 1971 (same age as Mike) boat. The only hitch; the boat was in CA. Mike headed out last week to install some granite countertops for a friend out that way and picked up the boat at the same time. Luckily his brother in law who also lives out that way is a mechanic. So he checked the boat out and they got it running. I flew out Sunday morning to drive back with Mike (and have a little break). I arrived Sunday afternoon and relaxed by the pool while the guys got the boat going. Then we headed about 20 minutes down the road to Lake Commanche to try it out. It was awesome! It rides smooth and is in great shape. On the way back from the lake Mike's check engine light came on in his truck. Again, we are lucky his brother in law is a mechanic. They were able to determine the problem and get it all taken care of on Monday. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!! Jon! He saved us, not only from breaking down on the way home across the Sierra's and Nevada, but also hundreds of dollars. We owe you BIG time! The truck did give us an excuse to stay an extra day and hang out with his sister and brother in law a little more. I also got in some more pool/relaxing/sleeping/reading time. Thanks!!! to my mom and dad and Mike's mom and dad for keeping the kids and making sure they were fed and happy. Anyway, we took 2 days to get home and finally made it back Wed. evening. Now we just need the weather to change into summer (if it ever plans on it this year) so we can take the kids out in the boat. They are so excited, and so are we!!!


The Boat, we have not decided on an official name yet. For those of you who know the story of Mike proposing, we are considering Mary Carly.


Mike at the helm, during the test run.


This is where I spent most of my time while there. It was sooooo peaceful. Thanks Cheryl and Jon! Thanks Mom and Dad! Thanks Bob & Carol! Thanks Uncle Steve!