Our Mighty Minnow (the boat) has been out of commission for quite a few months. It has been a source of bad luck for a while (insert stories about coast guard and exploding motors here) but we are hopeful that we are at the end of that run of bad luck. The Mighty Minnow is now back in full operating condition and ready to provide us with more endless hours of river fun!
Ryder got to take his very first ride on the mighty minnow. The poor kid was totally immobilized by his life jacket. It was definitely a "Christmas Story" moment. One thing I'm learning about Ryder is that he is 100% no-funny-business when it comes to new experiences or unfamiliar environments and people. People try to get him to smile when we're at the grocery store or picking the girls up from school and he's just not having it. He has an endless amount of smiles and giggles for his family and other familiar faces. But if you are new to Ryder, you really have to work hard to get his approval. Riding in the boat is no different. He was Mr. Serious all the way. Mommy tried hard to get him to smile but he was too busy taking it all in. I can picture him growing up and knowing that river like that back of his hand, and I'm sure there will be plenty of time for smiles then.
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