Unexpected...

Well, we made an unexpected trip to Lake Lewisville today with our friends/neighbors. We have been trying for weeks to come up with a good time for us to get out there together and this morning was it...finally. When I woke up this morning I just knew that I needed some fresh air and a change of scenary. It was a cloudy, overcast, windy day...but any day having fun boating around with friends isn't a bad one at all! We just bundled up & went. We all had so much fun and I think it did me some good.

Here are some of my favorite pics...











The trip to the lake today made me realize how much I do enjoy going there...and how much I have missed it. The last time I was at the lake was the summer of '06 and the time before that was my last fishing trip with Dad in '02! Looking at it that way I think that it's sad. I know to some degree I avoid the lake because of all of the memories I have with my Dad...but why do I do that?! I should be going all of the time, because my Dad's spirit ignited when he was on the lake and THAT is what I should remember and cherish when I'm on the water! Man did he love going to the lake! It makes me sad that I didn't appreciate his passion as much as I should have. The lake obviously brings back wonderful memories of my Dad...and my mission this year is not to run away from my memories, but embrace, love, respect, and remember every detail I can...for that is what will keep my Dad alive!

Dad - just wanted to let you know that your grandsons love the lake, they love the boat, and love the wind in their hair. You would be so proud! I only wish you were here to teach them how to fish...you would have 2 fishing buddies by your side!