Havin' a Zoe Weekend......

It has been way too long since we have had a Zoe weekend. That is what we call it when we get to hang out with our friend. She is very special to us...because, she was very special to Matt. Zoe was the flower girl in Matt's wedding seven years ago but she was near and dear to his heart way before then. From a very early age Zoe had Matt wrapped around her little finger. So this weekend, because it has been way too long since we have hung out with her we decided to take her along with us to the lake.

We got out the hot dog and exposed Zoe to being drug along behind the boat in a not so gentle manner. What we found out was the faster we went the happier she was. We taught her all the signals...faster, slower, and STOP! The only signal she ever used was "faster"! What a little daredevil she is! Maybe they all are at that age and I have just forgotten!

Mighty Max, our fearless Boston Terrier will not let us out on the boat without jumping in for the ride. He is positioned in his spot long before we crawl in. I do not know why he does not fly off the boat but he never has. He thinks he is our hood ornament. He loves the wind in his face and the sun on his back. Zoe recommended we buy him a a doggie life jacket as she was sure he was going to fall in several times. Not sure he would wear it. It might mess up his hair!

The crew is off to take a last spin around the lake before heading home. We are always a little sad on Sundays. I think we get out there and quickly forget we have another life in the city. It is so low key and relaxing and makes us forget traffic jams, work stress, telephones, and laundry. It is the ultimate blood pressure medication.

While we were locking up today one of our neighbors had a visitor. Forget traffic jams! This guy just flew in and landed on the lake. As we stood there watching he did a U-turn in front of our house and parked two doors down. We have seen all sorts of fancy boats and jet skis but in the last eleven years we have not seen anyone arrive by aircraft. It was entertaining to say the least.

Doors locked and car loaded and we are off. Driving away is hard...but getting to go is awesome!!!!