Wake Surfing

The Davenport's invited us out for an afternoon of wake surfing.  The boy were SO excited, and, to my surprise, Shelby was as well.  She even cancelled plans with friends to come with!  It was the best day out on the water.  I was in charge of the flag, and performed my duties with exactness-- pretty much award worthy.

Shelby had been before with friends, so she knew the logistics of it and got up within her first two tries.  Brennon took a bit longer, but he did eventually get up and was confident enough that he sang along to the songs he requested.  It was so neat to watch him gain that confidence.  Tyson, being Tyson, got up his first try and let go of the rope within a few seconds.  Both Shelby and Brennon were equal parts impressed and annoyed at his display of natural talent.  Randy later told me that he'd gotten up his first try when Derek took him out a few years before.  One day, I'll try.

As fun as it was to watch my family, it was just as much fun to watch Ben (7), Nate (5), and Sarah (3) out on the water.  Ben got to show off his first time surfing alone, Nate got to show off his first time letting go of the rope, and Sarah got to show off surfing with her Dad.  He held her at first, put her on his shoulders, and then shimmied her down to stand on the board between his legs.  The smile on her face was pretty much the best part of the whole day.  The display of trust between child and father was just beautiful.

As one that has said that "Boat Stephanie" isn't fun/is the worst, I think "Wake Surfing Boat Stephanie" would be a blast.  Someday, I hope we get a wake surfing boat.  There, I said it out loud. FUN!