Day 1 - Waterskiing

I have said it before, but there isn't a better vacation/trip/day than
letting the kids play on the beach in the sand & water - my kids LOVE it!!

This year Nick wanted to try waterskiing again, (he tried once about 2 years ago, but wasn't successful, and we haven't been since). He tried for a bit behind the boat, and decided that it was too big,
and wanted to try behind the waverunner....

Here is Troy giving him some pointers, and helping him keep steady, and after a few tries...
(note the color/state of the water by Troy, and remember it for a few minutes)

He was up, and went for about 30 yards!


And after crashing, he kept yelling "YEAH!! YEAH!!"

OK, now remember that water I told you to look at - when Nick got up, Troy began to clap for his boy, and as he did, he saw his wedding ring fly off his finger. It dropped in the water right by him. We were dying, for sure it is a goner!!

A couple of my nieces & nephews had their goggles, and decided that they were going to go out & dive for it (remember that murky, yucky water). My 13 year old nephew dove down about 3 times, and what do you know - HE FOUND IT!!

What are the odds!! I told Troy that it was a sign that we were meant to be!!