Yellowstone Day 7
We decided we would spend some time at our campsite today. There were lots of activities, including kayaking, boat rentals, boat tours and canoe rentals. Dane and I thought it might be fun to rent some canoes with the kids and paddle around the lake. Dane mentioned growing up in Florida they had canoes and spent alot of time paddling around. I was excited because I thought this would be a great family activity. I had visions in my head of us just paddling along, singing a song, side by side.........NOT WHAT HAPPENED!!!!

The canoes were made for 2 people, so Clay and I took one canoe, and Gracie and Dane took the other. As soon as we began, I knew we were in for it!!! Clay (being Clay), would just leisurely paddle (if you even want to call it that), to whichever side he wanted, whenever he wanted. He was having a great time. Just smiling, laughing, splashing me as he attempted to paddle, and just being Clay. I was full-on frustrated!!! Of course I look over and Gracie and Dane are just having a great ol' time paddling along, in perfect synchronization. Oh I was irritated.

After a while, we switched and Gracie and I took one canoe, while Dane and Clay took the other. Later Clay said, "Dad yelled my name in vain alot". We got a good laugh out of that. All of you who know Clay, know he's just laid back, happy-g0-lucky. His canoe skills definately reflected that. Finally, we just told him to stop rowing. Sit in the front and smile. He was good at that. Had to be way proud of Gracie, though. She was a pro. She has good canoe skills. :)
Looking back on this day I laugh about it. It truly was hilarious. My canoe, going no where, Dane's canoe making laps. Hilarous!

That evening, the restaurant at our campsite cooked up Gracie's fish for us. They brought it out on this large platter, all decorated and pretty. She thought that was pretty cool. We did too --- because we didn't have to cook it!!!