I-fly and Flow rider

Last year for our anniversary, I gave Al two pass to I-fly, Flow rider and the rock climbing facility.  One for him and one for me (obviously).  So almost a year later (and a couple weeks before our next anniversary), we finally used the passes.  It was SOOO much fun!  

I fly simulates jumping out of an airplane.  You get two times in the wind tunnel and get to fly.  We have a video, but blogger won't recognize it....which sucks because it is AWESOME!  And I have to say, I did the best in the class.  That's what I think anyway.  Al says I'm way too competitive...  :)

As soon as we got home, I started looking into how much it would cost to jump out of an airplane...but I think we may have to paraglide first.  It's all about working through the bucket list right??  

Maybe I did so good because the suit was 3 times too big...creating a lot of surface area.  :)

We thought we would "rock" the flow rider because we wake surf so much, but we were wrong.  We biffed it right and left.  And when I say biff, I mean total wipe-outs.  I wiped out so many times that I now have to see a chiropractor b/c I aggravated an old work shoulder injury. That being said, we had a GREAT time and laughed for an entire hour.  We totally lucked out b/c the place has two sides to ride in and the facility books up to 20 people at a time (10 on one side and 10 on the other).  We showed up and there were only 6 people (including us).  We got a lot more time to mess around.  Half way through two other people left and that left us on one side and some kids on the other side.  The next group after us was PACKED!  We totally lucked out.  

Al caught on better than me.  I, sadly, didn't quite get the hang of it.  The group after us had some people that come EVERY week.  They rocked.  I wish we could have seen them before just to give us an idea of what to do.  

Here are two of our best rides:

Looks like we may need a little practice.  :)

More pictures and videos from the cabin

Here are some more pictures and videos from the cabin.  Not sure why the previous post was giving me issues.  

Oh well...here you go:

Zachary wake surfing

Chris Surfing it up!

So excited!  

Austin Wake Surfing!  I love this picture!

Al practicing his ninja moves on the surf board.

Al on the Air Chair.  The air chair is a little crazy!

Me skiing.  This was about 1/2 way through my 2nd run for the morning and my hands were just about numb from holding on.  I wish I could water ski every morning...maybe I'd get a little bit better form.  Oh well...I'll love it up while I can.  :)

More of Al getting worked by the air chair.  :)

Family Summer Cabin Trip 2011

Ahh...the cabin.  How I would love to live here year round.  

So calming and BEAUTIFUL!  Each time I come here, I spent a good amount of time trying to scheme a way to just stay.  This time was no different.  Al and I were in desperate need of a vacation and this was the perfect get away.  A week of boating, skiing, surfing, fishing, jet skiing, reading, napping, eating, laughing, and more laughing.  


Some highlights:

 Most of the kids are getting old enough to really enjoy the boat and trying new activities.  Zachary and Austin both got up on the surf board by themselves this year!  I need to get those pictures from Anne because they are GREAT!

 We took a day and went into Yellowstone to see the falls.  They were really amazing this year due to the high water volume.  

Zachary and Micah.  Micah was on one that day...it cracked me up.  Every time I tried to take a picture, he would hit a random pose or pull an odd face.  

I usually suck at taking pictures, but this one of the falls is not too shabby.

Great picture of Grandma and a few of her boys.

The best dog! I love dogs, specifically big ones.  This is my Dad's third Rottweiler, Rocky.  He is such a good natured dog and technically he is still a puppy.  I want a Rotti so bad...I really would have taken him home.  He would go on walks with me daily and actually follow me.  I didn't have to nag or leash him up to keep him with me.  He is just a gorgeous dog!  Perfect shiny coat and floppy ears.  

Alan and I took Rocky on a Rhino ride up in the mountain.  He loved it and we laughed a lot (as evidence from the pictures).  Rocky stayed in the back bed while we were moving (mouth open and tongue flapping in the wind), but as soon as I stopped, he would try to climb over the seat and into my lap.

 

Playing keep away with Rocky

I am a HUGE fan of slalom water skiing (thanks to my Dad's personal love of the sport).  Each morning and night I would check the water and run out for a pull while the water was glassy. I would go as many times as my arms would allow me. Dad and Alan would humor me and run out to catch the best slalom water of the day.   

One morning, the air temp was 40 degrees. I didn't care.  I just wanted a pull.  The water was a lot warmer so it wasn't too bad until I got pulled out of the water and started doing 32 miles per hour in the 40 degree air.  I  swear I had ice sickles in my nose!!

Dad Surfing

Dad was so excited to use his new water ski that he had gotten for Father's Day.  But he unfortunately pulled his hamstring on his second run.  I felt so bad...he loves to water ski as much if not more than I do.  He wasn't able to ski the rest of the trip.  

I love how Al is always taking self portraits.

Marshmallow Roasts:

Craigy B. being pensive... :)

Look at this gorgeous sunset!  This picture is taken right off the marina by the cabin.  

I have some more videos that are having difficulty loading (skiing, surfing, and air chair)...so I will post those later.  

I can see clearly now...

I had laser eye surgery (PRK) on January 6th.  I was sick of wearing glasses and contacts.  So I went for it!  I only had one eye done.  


The first couple days hurt like crazy.  I had to wear this awesome guard so I wouldn't rub my eye.  Admit it...I look pretty sweet.  

I'm just glad that I can see and that the painful part is OVER!  It is awesome to just get up and go to work without having to find my glasses (which I always lost).  My glasses looked like they had been through a war with all the scratches and splatters (don't ask of what).   


I think I may have to reward myself with a new pair of Oakley sunglasses.  :)