First Ocean Voyage!

Today Eric took his "new" toy out in the ocean for the first time. If you remember a few months ago, I mentioned that Eric purchased his long time dream toy - a 2 person kayak! Although this wasn't his first voyage, it was his first in the ocean! You may also remember that my kids had 2 very different thoughts on their level of participation. Allison was more than excited and Jacob was a bit hesitant. So today Eric put his life jacket on and Jacob was more than eager to go and wouldn't wait. So off they went. Jacob was taking cold waves right in the face on their way out past the breakers. They made it out and back and smiles were on both of my boys faces as they truly enjoyed their voyage! Allison was very eager to get her turn - that was right up until the life jacket went on! Reluctantly she went out for a short time and was less than thrilled! So Eric took Jacob a 2nd time - less waves in the face this time! As the boys were heading back toward shore - in pretty shallow water - they took a wave at the wrong angle and flipped it. I was thinking "well, that does it - Jacob won't be out on that again", but to my dismay, he was all smiles when he came up and will tell you that flipping was the best part! Who knew they would change their opinions so drastically!?