Up the River with a Paddle

The next day Christa and Jenny went paddle boarding up the Payette River for some girlfriend bonding time while Walter and I  played with the kids back home.  We still had one of the paddle boards so in the morning we took turns paddling around in the calmest of conditions, unlike the “wave machine action” the night before!  We managed to get some of our confidence back and ventured up and down the shoreline practicing our technique.

Christa trying to balance a tired Conner on the paddle board.

That's better...look at that scenery.

After having such a fun day on the Payette River, Christa decided we would all go the next afternoon.  There is a great recreation rental facility right at the inlet of Payette Lake where you can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards by the hour.  We rented a two-man kayak and a paddle board and off we ventured up the languid winding river. 

Conner all smiles!

Mimi paddling along with Quinn

We quietly paddled by this large moose grazing along the river.

Boppa enjoying the river

As if we hadn’t had enough activities, Christa got a babysitter and invited us to the Summer Bluegrass Music Festival in nearby Roseberry. It was great to just sit out in the hot summer sun and enjoy great music in a beautiful setting.

Chicken Dinner Road playing to an appreciative audience

A little much needed mother-daughter time.

Meryl, Christa and Jenny.