The Irvine 5

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cork Boat Races!!!

That's right, cork boat races! James and I have saved corks for YEARS because James told me that one day we would do something fun with them! Well, that day finally came last week when James and the boys made cork boats and we raced them in the pool! It was so fun, I'm sure we'll do it again and again. The boys helped put them together and each colored their own sail.

Ryan proudly displaying his handiwork!
Notice the LETTERS on Ryan's sail - I'd say Kindergarten is paying off! :-)
Jackson drew a "guitar hero" design on his sail.

Of course we had to have "riders" on the boats. Making the maiden voyage for Ryan was Luke Skywalker and for Jackson it was Lego Batman!
Lego Batman had an accident and went overboard but...
Dad was quick to rescue him and save the day! It sure helps to have a fireman around for such emergencies!
Then James had to join the races himself with his own custom designed boat!
Our cheerleader, Miss Hailey-girl! She enjoyed cheering the boys and their boats while scaring Mom and Dad that she was going to fall into the pool and we'd have to jump into that FREEZING water to save her! Fortunately, she managed to stay on the sidelines the whole time! What a fun time for everyone!