My Little Skipper

(you can check out more photos in the Carson's photo album on the right side..."Carson's first boat ride")

On Sunday, March 28, 2010, Carson became the little boater we knew he would be. We decided to just cruise the intercoastal, Carson definately is not ready to cruise the Atlantic yet. Packing for the boat wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I can't wait for it to be warm so we can get him in the water.

The Morgan Family joined us on the boat and we are so glad they were able to come. Uncle Jeremy came along as well for Carson's first boat ride.

We went to Bahia Cabana for a nice relaxing lunch. Enjoyed Rum Runners and Bloody Mary's and Carson slept the entire way there. He was in his comfort zone. He remembered the swaying of the boat from Mommy's belly.

After lunch, we cruised the intercoastal and headed to Whiskey Creek at John U. Lloyd State Park. Carson was wide awake for this ride and I think he thoroughly enjoyed the view, from a "darker" view with his shades on.

He even got to stand up with the boys and look over the side.

Driving must have been the best part of the day. He is so little, he put his feet on the bottom of the steering wheel and held on the top. As Daddy steered the boat, Carson just went side to side with him. It was hysterical. He's a natural, ready to go boating with Daddy and the boys.

At Whiskey Creek, we let the boys play in the freezing water and exert their pent up energy. They were so good on the boat. When I asked the boys if the water was cold, they replied with shivering, blue lips, "Nooooooooo". Having Travis and Chase there, reminded me how much fun boys are. Makes me even more excited for the future with our little man.

To end our wonderful day, we took Carson to the beach at John U. Lloyd. I sat him on the towel, but that didn't last long. He pulled the towel up and reached for the sides, going straight for the sand. I watched his hand dig into the sand and then straight towards the mouth with an interception by Mommy. Beach days this summer are going to be interesting.

Stay tuned, many more firsts to follow.........