Floating!

All this hot weather lately!!!! It's been in the 90's the past couple of days, that's crazy for Portland. I finally got to go rafting for the first time in years though, it was soooo much fun! We went out and bought just a cheap inflatable raft, which says it holds 3 people, but it holds 2, and not very comfortably at that!
So, Morgan and I took Emma and Sean with us down the Clackamas River on Friday. We ended up not making it out there until 5, but it was the perfect time to go. I forgot the sunscreen so going that late I didn't get burned, thank God! The float took us 3 1/2 hours, but it was perfect!
At one point we hit some shallow water and ended up getting beached! That was a little sad, but we survived.
You wouldn't think, but rafting sure takes a lot out of you! I don't know if it was the sun or the rowing, but by the time we finally got to shore I was tired!
The cops were out in full force too. Apparently you have to have a life jacket with you in all flotation devices. You don't have to wear it, but you do have to have it. I was unaware of this little fact until we made it to Carver and the cops were issuing citations...luckily we got out of there quick and didn't get one ourselves! Next time I'll have to remember that though, and buy a new boat!!! One that can fit 2 people comfortably, or I'll just float by myself.
I can't wait until next time though, it was so nice to be on water again.

Vegas!

For those of you that don't know...my 8-ball team made it to Vegas!!!!! I had the good luck and pleasure of going last year for 9-ball and our team took 5th place in the nation! Hopefully we will do just as well this year, if not better. It is a big honor to go and represent Oregon, and it was no small feat to get there either. After every session they hold what is called Tri-cups, if you do well there you move on to regionals. Regionals are held once a year and that is the qualifier for nationals. It is not easy to get through either tournament, but the strength of our team, and Excalibur got us through! (Excalibur is the nickname we came up with for Morgan's cue) So, come August, I will be in Las Vegas playing pool!!!! I can't wait! I had so much fun last year and I know this year will be even better. Hopefully I can actually see some of Vegas this time around, instead of just the inside of the Riviera.