Dedication? Passion? Insanity? You decide

Happy New Year!!
It's New Years day, and that can only mean one thing... WAKEBOARDING! Believe it or not, we went out on the boat today! Now, I should probably start off by saying this has become a bit of a tradition. It started years ago in California and has conitinued here in Arizona. It is a bit warmer here than it was in California! David and Michael take anyone that wants to go, anyone crazy enough to go, I should say! But, this year they couldn't find anyone willing to brave the cold, so I agreed to go. I made sure it was understood that I would NOT be getting in the water, I was only there to hold the flag.
It was 63 degrees -according to the thermometer in the car. I was waiting for the temperature to rise as we got closer to the lake, but that didn't happen. We left at 12:30pm. There weren't many boats on the lake, but as we were prepping the boat to put in the water, another family pulled up. The dad made a comment that it was good to know they weren't the only crazy ones out there. He also said he wanted to start the new year off right, that's why they were there. I found it unbelievable that they had a BABY with them!!!! Baby looked to be about 7 months old. Crazy people!!! :)
David got in first. He lasted longer than I thought he would. He tried out the new wakeboard he just got. Threw a few tricks, fell a few times and eventually was cold enough and tired enough to get out.
Michael was up next. He tried putting on two wetsuits, but couldn't quite manage it. Now I think Michael was more brave, he only had a shortie wetsuit! Brrr... He jumped in and I thought he was going to die from the cold. He didn't look comfortable... He did get up and throw a few tricks. After falling twice he'd had enough. He got out and curled up in a towel followed by dad's big oversized sweatshirt!
We were off the lake at 2:30pm. A short trip, but a fun one. It was actually not too cold, especially when we were stopped, the sun shining on us and my 3 layers of long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt and blanket. I think I will go get a Hot Chocolate now!
Michael is getting quite a bit of air these days!

Ryan thinks it's summer! The kid hates long pants and long sleeve shirts!

Tyler has taken over the 'flag holder' job. He won't let go of the flag for anything! He takes his job very seriously!

We kept the front cover on so the kids could lay under it if they got cold.

Tyler spent the first little while under the seat!

The kids spent most of the time huddled under the front cover.

It was a fun day! Can't wait for summer to come and the weather to be warmer! Then I will get in!