Boatin' Boy

We took Gavin for his first boat ride this year in Minnesota. The smallest life jackets we found were for 30-50 pounds. Gavin weighs 23 pounds, so his jacket was a little too big. He was all smiles when we got into the boat to let him sit for a cellphone picture to send to family and friends.

Then, we decided to put on the life jacket and take a short ride.

Dad, are you sure this is how we go?

Still uncomfortable with the life vest poking into his cheeks.

Midway through, we let him change and sit with Mama. Gavin really didn't mind being in the boat. The life jacket just made him uncomfortable. But, when we got ashore, he didn't want to take it off.

I tried to push down on it as much as possible to keep him comfortable.

Since the first boat ride was a success, we went out one more time during the trip.

Bye-bye GrandBob.

Next year, maybe he'll be big enough to put a fishin' pole in his hands to let him catch little pan fish.