Our Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience

I finally did it! I finally tried stand up paddle boarding! It was awesome. Here is how it all happened:

R gifted me 2 all day paddle board rentals for my birthday. 1 for him, 1 for me.

We picked a day to rent the paddle boards...and waited patiently for Saturday, August 8th to arrive. 

I scheduled a sitter. Thanks again sis.

We packed a beach bag and snacks for the day.

Then picked up the boards at MACkite. They were nice enough to help us strap the boards to the top of the car. 

First stop was the State Park. I knew Castle Grande was taking place so I figured we could kill two birds with stone. 

After all, I couldn't miss out on SUP on Lake Michigan.

We hauled the inflatable boards down to the water (these things are huge by the way.) I was seriously so excited I could've jumped up and down. It was one of those moments where you feel like  everyone around you is starting at you and the whole world needs to know what you're about to do.

Thankfully the water temp was 75. Or I wouldnt have gone in....okay, yes I would have because SUP has been on my bucket list for awhile now.

It was not easy pushing the boards through the waves at first but as R knew once we got to the sandbar it was easier.

Being on Lake Michigan just floating around was so peaceful. Even though the waves were rolling up and down we both stood up a few times. R was more brave than I and attempted to stand more than I did. He fell in 3 times and came out of the water laughing each time.

After awhile of paddling and an exciting experience with a low flying aircraft that skimmed right over our heads, we decided to find calmer waters. 

We found this adorable little beach in Spring Lake. After feeling so calm and happy on Lake Michigan I didn't think we could find anything better. I was wrong. I once again felt so lucky to have beautiful bodies of water so close by. I am so happy to live in this wonderful state. 

I actually did stand up paddle boarding! I stood up and paddled a few times. It was so exciting. I never fell in the water either. 

SUP my first time was awesome. The day, all though overcast was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday present. 

Keep loving.

Disc Golf Babes

I wanted to add this to my list of playground adventures but there was no playground. I doubt the girls noticed because they still had fun and it was still an adventure.

Over the last year R has really gotten into disc golfing. It's something he does with my younger brother. He started collecting discs last Spring and then for Christmas a disc golf bag was waiting under the tree. They go every chance they get. Even if it means playing half the course as the sun sets. It's definitely disc golf season again. I love that he has a hobby and that it is something he does with my brother. 

Last weekend R decided he was going discin' and I knew my sister and her little one were going too. All of a sudden I wondered why E and I weren't going. So as R made his normal rush through the apartment to jump out of work clothes and into play clothes, as he usually does when he goes discin', I packed a bag and we ran out the door.   

The girls were so adorable to watch and photograph. We saw a frog, flowers and E kept running from a bear (that wasn't really there).

They tried their best to through discs and we cheered for them.

The Lakeshore Disc Golf course is nice. I loved the little bridges! (They kept our feet dry!)

TGFS - Thank God For Snacks! Toddlers can't go anywhere without them.

There was a lot to see out in the woods. 

E loved the trails and walked until she couldn't walk anymore.

My sister and P. 

Daddy and E taking a drink break.

Tired girl hitching a ride by Dad.

My favorite photo of the day. I wonder what they were talking about...

E liked sitting on the benches to take a break.

Minus a wet diaper blow out and a couple tears it was definitely a day well spent. 

Keep Loving.