Sunday, August 3rd--Our final day before the long road trip back to Utah. We all pitched in and rented an electric boat docked in Poulsbo, WA. Poulsbo is an adorable, small Norwegian town, nearby Silverdale. It's a tourist town along the waterfront. The boat was spacious enough for all 12 of us to 
sit comfy with a table in the middle for the snacks we packed to enjoy during the two hours we had the boat. Our first captain was Nate. It was his first time ever steering a boat and, I must say, the beginning 10 minutes were a little nerve racking. Once he figured out the 
steering we were good to go. As we drove out of the boat docking area we came across some sea lions making their home on an old, run-down, dock no longer in use. We all laughed at how funny they looked lounging around and napping on the dock. Some were doing the Kate Winslet/Titanic pose and looking at us curiously. Moving along we headed out into open water. I couldn't help but be amazed 
at all the million dollar+ homes along the waterfront, many of them had their own private piers and docks. I WANT ONE!!! We passed 
many other peeps in motor and sail boats out on the water. It's proper, courteous, and just plain fun to wave at other people spending a day on their boats as you pass them by. About 1/2 hour into our boat ride we gave my nephew, Jacob, control over the boat. 
He's only 16 but his mom, my sister, Alishia, assured us he's a pro since he steers their boat all the time. He didn't disappoint! His favorite thing to do was steer us into the wakes made by other boats. We would be rockin' side to side, front to back and laughin' like crazy! A few of them became a little too much for me but I got over it quickly and we were back to laughin' and having a great time. Halfway into our boat trip we sailed pass Keyport 
Naval Base. Along one of the docks we spotted more sea lions! Only sea lions would make a nuclear naval base home! Yep, that's right, Keyport is where nuclear weapons are stored. Doesn't it just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing you can rent a boat and sail it right past such a place? Let me tell ya! ha ha haAnyway, back to our boat ride. The kids had a great time sticking their hands in the water and looking for 
jellyfish right at the surface. And thanks to the movie, "Finding Nemo", we had to explain to them not to touch the jellyfish AT ALL, not even the tops. There was a little defiance as they explained that Dory and Marlin discovered they wouldn't get stung as long as they bounced on the tops of the jellyfish, so, naturally, it was okay for them to touch the tops. Not so! We let them 
know it would be best not to risk getting stung because a jellyfish sting hurts like crazy! Since Elise experienced her first bee sting the day before, she decided to listen to her parents for a change!
jellyfish right at the surface. And thanks to the movie, "Finding Nemo", we had to explain to them not to touch the jellyfish AT ALL, not even the tops. There was a little defiance as they explained that Dory and Marlin discovered they wouldn't get stung as long as they bounced on the tops of the jellyfish, so, naturally, it was okay for them to touch the tops. Not so! We let them 
know it would be best not to risk getting stung because a jellyfish sting hurts like crazy! Since Elise experienced her first bee sting the day before, she decided to listen to her parents for a change! Our two hour boat trip came and went pretty fast but we had a wonderful time and will plan on doing it again. We loved visiting and 
enjoyed the sights. It was the best activity to end our trip on. After we returned the boat we rounded up all the grandkids to take a photo. They moaned and groaned but the final result turned out okay. Later that evening we had our traditional dinner, when at moms house. Mom made up some yummy calzones. They are big pizza pockets that I refuse to learn how to make because I have to use the homemade calzones, made by my mom, as a selling factor whenever I want Nate to come up to Washington with me. He's not so much a fan of the chaos that, naturally, comes when my whole family gets together. I guess the calzones make it bearable! ha ha ha!
enjoyed the sights. It was the best activity to end our trip on. After we returned the boat we rounded up all the grandkids to take a photo. They moaned and groaned but the final result turned out okay. Later that evening we had our traditional dinner, when at moms house. Mom made up some yummy calzones. They are big pizza pockets that I refuse to learn how to make because I have to use the homemade calzones, made by my mom, as a selling factor whenever I want Nate to come up to Washington with me. He's not so much a fan of the chaos that, naturally, comes when my whole family gets together. I guess the calzones make it bearable! ha ha ha!
Nana & Papa's rugrats, er, grandkids:
Top: Jacob (16)
Middle: Samantha (12), Keven (8), Brady (3)
Bottom: Elise (6)
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