Comfort Food.
Sunday evening we went to the Torrey’s for dinner. They wanted to try to cheer us up – they know that empty, sad feeling we had after our friends left town. They did a great job of cheering us up – turkey, potatoes, shrimp cocktail, homemade cake, and drinks. Ty had a blast with their kids – didn’t want to leave. We finally drug him out after 10:30 – before the meltdown. :). Such a great time.

Monday.
Easter Monday is a holiday here, so we got the day off. The kids slept in a bit (Lily at 6 and Ty almost 7), and then Jay took the kids downstairs so I got to sleep until almost 8!! We woke up to a beautiful day. Perfect for boating. So we told the Torrey’s we were going to pick them up at 10:30. We had the boat loaded by 10 and were going to run up and buy fuel before picking them up, but when we started the boat, it was making this alarming annoying noise. I don’t think I mentioned this earlier, but the same thing happened on Friday when we left Couran Cove, but Jay just unplugged the cord that made it beep and we crossed our fingers that we would make it back OK. He wasn’t too worried about it – we have a sort of AAA insurance for the boat so they will come rescue us if we ever have trouble.

He thought it was a fluke deal, but it beeped again on us this morning. Jay thought it might be caused by low oil, so he ran to Super Cheap Auto (yes that is really the name) and bought some oil. He poured in the oil, started it back up, and… It kept on beeping!! Grrrrrr. No worries. I married a guy that was either an engineer or a mechanic in a prior life, and he lifted up the floor board, had me bring him a pair of pliers, and after a few minutes, the beeping stopped. I am not sure what he did, but it worked.

So, we hurried up and got the last minute stuff thrown in, got fuel, and picked up the Torrey’s. I have to say how awesome it is that we can pick up our friends at their dock just a few houses down the canal. Another one of those surreal things that we are so fortunate and thankful to be able to experience.

Dolphins.
So we are cruising along the Coomera River, the kids are all in the bow, adults are in the back, I’m holding Lily, and Jay starts shouting. I thought he was saying “whoa stop stop stop” and I went into rescue mode, thinking a kid either fell overboard or was about to, and then Jay took a deep breath and said he saw dolphins. :). The kids saw them, but we had to wait a while for them to resurface so we could see them. So stinking cool.

Kayaks.
When we got to Couran Cove, the kids found this awesome motorized skateboard. We all took turns taking our picture on it.

The kids couldn’t wait to jump in the pool. After lunch, they all wanted to try the kayaks. Jay took Ty out, who I don’t think will ever be on a crew team. About halfway around the island Ty was ready to get off the boat and get back in the pool. The Torrey kids did great – especially since it was their first time in a kayak.

Home.
When we got home, it was rush rush rush to get lunches ready, laundry swapped, you know, the usual craziness of a family of 4. We all were looking forward to an early bed time. We have a short work week – only 3 days because Friday is ANZAC day. I think I’m ready for the 3 day week. More ready for the upcoming 3 day weekend. :). Have a great week!