kayaking

Here is a picture of Paul and Sophia kayaking on Turquoise Lake this weekend. The kids both loved it. Thanks to Oma and Papa loaning us their inflatable kayak we were able to all get on the water as a family. Wonderful! The kids weren't so sure about tent camping only because it got cold at night. Luke told me this morning he wants to go again where there is warm water ( for swimming) and warm camping ( :

Rio Chama

Paul just returned today from a four day river rafting trip on the Rio Chama in New Mexico! He went with a group of good friends that are all river guides or kayakers. Our friend Mad Max introduced us to most of these people and got us on the river early on in our Colorado days ( forever grateful for that, Max!). We haven't been on a river trip since the kids came along so when the opportunity arose I told Paul he just had to make time in his schedule to go! I'm really glad he did although I was not happy to hear that he went out on a rope swing and jumped in the river without knowing how deep or how safe it was. Such a kid at heart!  I'm also glad he went because he got to spend a few more days with our dear friends, Mark & Tara before they headed off to France ( we miss you guys already)!