We took advantage of a warm Saturday for some putt-putt family fun. We've been once or twice before, but it's been a while. So, Matthew's current swing is best described as unorthodox...
Matthew has honed his skills at putting the ball toward the hole, realizing that it's off target, and running to hit the ball again as it is still rolling and before it gets too far away from the hole
Seth got some "expert" advice on how to swing...
...but then found a much easier way to get that ball in the hole (yes, he's putting the ball in the hole, not taking it out)...
Seth actually never got the idea of the game. He thought the best way to play the game was to hold his ball and his club all the time. He didn't ever want to put the ball down at the beginning of the hole to hit it. Instead, he just ran down the carpet, ball in hand and club dragging behind, to drop the ball directly into the hole. So, this was the typical image of Seth throughout the afternoon:
Someday, we'll all get the hang of the game and actually use some rules. But, until then, we'll continue having fun hitting our ball as it rolls close to the cup and getting a "drop in one" on every hole.
we enjoyed a healthy lunch of hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, and soda.
Since all-you-can-eat popcorn didn't quite cut it, around half-time the boys and I went in search of cotton candy . . . and boy, did we find it!
Though the Sounders lost, I'm pretty sure the boys enjoyed the game. Although, Jon and I are planning another trip, without boys, so we can actually see the game!
I also love that he took the time to document his work.
Since the weather was so pleasant, we listened to the stories on the back deck of the boat (obviously I'm ignorant of proper tug boat terminology). Apparently, when the weather isn't so obliging they hold the story time in the small galley, which would have been considerably less comfortable. Yay again for sunshine!
Seth was much more interested in all the boats and seaplanes than the stories.
After the stories, we explored the boat. Seth tried his hardest to find the fastest way off.
Matthew liked working with the instruments,
while Seth stood at the helm.
Unfortunately, the sun was short-lived and we're now back to rain and clouds. Hopefully we get some more of that summer weather soon so we can get back out to the water.
