Afterglow 2004 - Day 5
We all knew that this was going to happen simply because it was Kevin, Tommy and Brian in a canoe, with Brian leading the way as the only non-blindfolded person. Anyone that knows Brian can understand why this would be a problem. If it was me being blindfolded in the canoe with Brian leading the way, I would have tipped 5 seconds into the race because I knew that there was no way to avoid it. Unfortunately for them, they did it right in the middle of the lake, which meant a long long swim to the shore. With my Mom Kris calling the shots, Rose and Carol almost crashed into the Brian/Tommy/Kevin water obstacle, Titanic Style.
No one really helped these kids drag their canoe to shore, for it was their punishment for giving Brian so much responsibility and authority over their destinies.
Everyone watched from the shore as yet another drama unfolds during the blind canoe race. Last year, it was James screaming like a baby on account of the lakeweed.
The Moms finish 3rd, but they were alright with that, having pride in the fact that they at least attempted the race, while others ('cough' you all reading this, me included 'cough') sat and watched.
All of the participants pose for a group photo, one that will surely adorn someone's mantle place, hallway wall, photo book or website.
My Nana had come to watch the kids play (she loves to watch us goof around and have a good time, especially with each other.) Seeing all of her grandchildren getting along and having fun together reinforces the fact that she raised us all the right way. We love you Nana.
After all that canoeing silliness, Kevin wanted to prove that his time spent skateboarding wasn't going to waste. He said that he could jump off the high dive and place this boogie board underneath his feat and then land on the water surface before going under. It didn't work.