Easter Island trip

Last Friday was a ship holiday (and also Good Friday!).  We were able to take a boat to Roome Island and spend the day swimming, playing, riding the paddleboard and enjoying being outside.  It was fantastic - all around great attitudes, good french fries, no sunburns and no injuries makes for a great day!


Emma had a delightful time playing in the water and digging in the sand!  She set a personal best "longest stretch of no-fussing" record on this particular island trip.  Emma bear clocked in at around 5 hours of absolutely no fussing, complaining, crying, or fit pitching.  This mama was very very thankful.  

Caroline and her friend Megan.  This trip was especially fun because of all the families/kids that went!

Eli getting his first paddleboard lesson from Miss Kelly



Nick & Emma giving the paddleboard a try

This was fun to watch.  They could've gotten some more kids on there...

 Nick venturing out on the paddleboard

Having the paddleboard was definitely a fun addition!  (many thanks to Kelly for sharing and teaching!)

Such a special 8 year old!!! 

We are so thankful for the way God takes care of us and refreshes us.  He doesn't have to provide beautiful weather and inexpensive boat rides and fun families to share a day at the island with....He doesn't have to provide lovely views and a relaxing beach.  He doesn't have to bless us with so many incredible gifts.  But He does...and we are grateful.

Surely there will be more to come!