Houseboating!

So we decided to take our Memorial Day weekend a little early this year since we were able to score an awesome deal on a houseboat rental - half price (thank you Travelzoo)!!  Good deals always make me happy :)

We headed up on Tuesday after getting the kayaks secured on top of the two trucks and we all caravaned our way up to Phoenix to pick up Chris who was coming off a trip... after having to change a tire in the 105 degree record heat halfway to the airport, and several pull-overs to resecure the kayaks... we finally made it up to Flagstaff to check in for the night....

I was very happy with our houseboat... it was better than I expected, and the scenery of Lake Powell was quite beautiful...



 We found a lovely little quiet cove somewhat sheltered out of the wind that was blowing with gusto on our first day, and anchored in, albeit a bit crookedly... but not bad for first timers...

 The second day was absolutely beautiful, and the lake was smooth as glass so we launched the kayaks and chris and i  had a great time paddling around for a few hours...

It was also a perfect day to try out the water slide on the boat!  The temperature was just toasty enough and the water just cool enough to make it quite refreshing... Luke had the best form, of course :)

Chris and i had fun sleeping on the top deck under the stars...

Um, excuse me sir, can i see your license? :)

Learing to fish with Pappa...

Enjoying the kayaks

And the dominoes....

And the reading in the sun...

A great time was had by all!