DeGray State Park - Vacation Days 2 & 3

Tuesday we started the day with Kelsie and Wayne going to breakfast early and then to go get the boat. I got a little later start but after a short walk on a close by trail, I met them at the dock to go out in the boat for the day. The Watsons joined us after their breakfast and we had a fun filled day of tubing, knee boarding, swimming and fishing. We found a little beach spot that was perfect for some to fish while others snorkeled and swam. After a full day on the water, we decided to go into town to eat at Cracker Barrel. Next door was Miller's Rock Shop and we all had fun shopping there - Kelsie bought a few rocks for her collection and the Watson girls picked up some pretty garnet necklaces. After dinner and a trip to Wal-Mart for some needed supplies, we headed back out to the marina for a sunset cruise around the lake. The water in our cove was so still, it really did look like glass. We headed back to the hotel for the kids to take a promised late night dip in the pool. They had a great time swimming and playing and we just relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the evening. Wednesday we started our day with a short trail hike and then a horseback ride. It was Kelsie's first time to ride a horse by herself - his name was Peanut and she LOVED it. After lunch, we went out on the lake a little longer and then back to the lodge for water balloon volleyball and some pool time for the kids. We decided since it was my birthday (35), we would go into Hot Springs for dinner and we ended up at the Fisherman's Wharf on the water - we ate outside, the food was delicious and we had a great time! What a good birthday spent with my family and good friends....God is good.

Kelsie in front of a flower bed on Wednesday morning before horseback riding.

Kelsie, the dragon slayer - this log was laying down and Kelsie thought the front of it looked like a dragon face and the back has sticks that made it look like a spikey tail. So, she sat on it pretending to be the dragon slayer. Good imagination..

Wednesdays horseback riding trail.

Kelsie and Peanut.

Tori on the tube - she was funny and did great.
Brock on the tube - he loved it except when he had to hold his breath b/c the water sprayed his face from the rope. He was just out there in his own world, singing and laughing. Cute.

Brock on the beach.
Wayne and Rob snorkeling to look at perch and other fishies that we couldn't catch.
Brock with his catch of the day.

Kelsie and one of her perch, she caught about 3 or 4 that day.

Our family before going to dinner on Wed. night.
Key Lime Pie Birthday "cake"
All of us after dinner.