
Several weeks ago we had a fun and memorable day on the river with our friends. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't so cooperative and we promised each other a redo pontoon Day on the River. Last Saturday was our "Take Two."
This time my facebook status read:
Take Two - Day on the River
Sunscreen - check
Life jackets - check
Food and water for the day - check
Fishing poles - check
Boat rental for the day - check
Ready for fun with friends on the river all day - CHECK!!! :)
Taking our chances and not taking ponchos! :)
Take Two proved to be a glorious day. Temperatures in the mid-80's, sunshine, and blue skies.
Our Captains Jake and Michael

Junior Captain Jude driving

After riding upstream awhile, we found a cove to swim in and all took a dip.





Picturesque side view of our swimming cove

After our swim, Olivia and Hanna got to intertube creating fun childhood memories.

For lunch we dined on delicious Snake Sandwiches Michael made for us.

While eating we made our way to Goat Island. Why is it named Goat Island? Are there really goats on the island? Can you see the goats? Are the goats dangerous? were some of the questions asked as we approached shore.
[I am very intrigued in knowing the history of Goat Island, so if someone would like to share with me, I would be much obliged. :) ]

A bottle/shoe tree welcomed us ashore

After arriving on Goat Island, a portion of us began a search party for "The Goats of Goat Island." When 20 minutes had passed and no goats were spotted, our party began to grow restless and questioned if goats really do live on the island. We decided to split up. Finally, someone claimed they had spotted the goats! We all gathered together to approach "The Goats" as a group and slowly walked up a hill. And sure enough, goats we saw! And I have pictures to prove it! :)




Goat Island proved to be a great place to dock for awhile. Not only for the sighting and novelty of seeing goats on a small island, but also for collecting shells (that I plan to use for a special project in the future)...


and a GREAT place for fishing!
Michael and Jake fishing with the kids




Olivia and Hanna enjoyed exploring the shoreline

A beautiful Sun Fish (Orangespotted?)

Unhooking our 9th and final fish

I even found a heart shaped rock for the love we found on Goat Island! :)

Before taking back off we enjoyed ice cold watermelon.

Jennifer, who was celebrating her birthday on the river, soaking up the sun

After leaving the island, cliff jumping was next on Michael's agenda for the day. Jake found the perfect spot for he and Michael to jump off cliffs until we had to head back to the marina.
Isaac and Jude after a game of throwing around driftwood

Jennifer and I

On our 45 minute trip back to the marina we enjoyed the quiet and beautiful views.


Jude sacked out.

Out of 5 children, Olivia was the only one not to fall asleep.

Back at the marina - What a wonderful and perfect Day on the River!

Next, we went home, cleaned up, and got ready for a party! Stay tuned...