The boating life

We got a taste of the fabulous life of boaters on our trip when we rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours one day. It was very relaxing and a great way to see the area. We saw got a dolphin, which was definitely the highlight for me! We anchored for lunch at the sand bar type area and found all kinds of sand dollars. Although it makes perfect sense that they are living creatures, I don't know that it ever occurred to me. Abby and I each took one for a souvenier and Joe surely make us feel pretty bad about it. While anchored we also came across spider crabs which were quite frankly terrifying! They look just like gigantic spiders and attack your feet. When one touched my foot I screamed very loudly and then pretty much refused to put my feet down again. Swimming in water that is only 3 feet deep while towing a one year old was a challenge, but worth it not to touch one of those things again.

 Before the crab touched her feet

The boys loved driving the boat and blowing the whistle that was on one of the key chains. My kids were so tuckered out that they both fell asleep on the boat. Apparently if I get a boat, I can get Evan to nap. It may be worth the "sacrifice"??? Note to make that a selling point to Joe in the future.