Skiing, Watching, and Riding

A lot of verbs in just one day. We started the day at Utah Lake on another boating trip. Desiree' did a great job on one ski and wanted to go out of the wake and do some other tricks. She rode hard and fell hard too. This picture was taken as she fell and skipped across the water in a massive wipeout. Nothing like smacking your head on the water to keep your ego in check: Wave the flag, Ashlyn. Desiree' is down!But she is ok, with no permanent damage:Ashlyn and mommy:
Ashlyn and G-ma:

Kristen on Hunter's wakeboard for the first time:

Desiree' learning how to wakeboard:

Ashlyn and Grandpa:

Gathering around grandpa, driver extraordinaire:

After boating, we rushed home to shower and head out to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Great movie. I need to read that series.

Desiree' went to see the midnight showing in PA on opening night a few weeks ago, but wanted to go with the rest of us again. Today was significant because it was Harry Potter's birthday in the book. Naturally, this called for left over cake to celebrate when we got back:
After the Harry Potter festivities, Desiree' rode one of Uncle Keith's horses. I would have liked to, but Autrey has given me strict orders not to "shake the baby". Even if I did ride the horse, I wouldn't be posting evidence that would get me in trouble with him...well, if he ever read this blog.