Boat Trip – Poured Out

A few weeks ago we had a special family outing on the Kennet and Avon Canal for my (Melanie’s) birthday. Last year, we visited the Caen Hill Locks in Devizes with a dear friend who has spent a lot of time on the canals in England. We got the idea to take her with us on the Kennet and Avon as that was the one canal she had never been on in this country. Sooo, the Mead family and Auntie Anne headed out for a day trip! It was such a fun experience.

Boat photos011 — Here we are in front of the boat we rented - The Wyvern.

Boat photos008 — Auntie Anne (the expert) at the helm, with Joel and Aliyah

Boat photos001 — Anne bought us each a badge . . . Joel's was "Chief Engineer," Mariah's was "Miss-chief," Hannah and Aliyah had "Duck Spotter," Peter had "Lock Labourer," and I had "Admiral" 🙂

Boat photos002 — Peter and Mariah take a turn steering

Boat photos006 — It was such a beautiful trip. We saw loads of ducks and moorhens and even a heron.

Boat photos003 — We got to go through one lock which was a fun experience. Here we are approaching it.

Boat photos004 — We entered the lock alongside another boat (a big one!)

Boat photos005 — Here are Peter and the older girls waiting to open the lock gates.

Boat photos007 — I got to open my birthday presents onboard and even eat some gluten-free cupcakes the kids and Peter had made me. Aliyah crocheted a little "ear-warmer" for me and Hannah added some trim. They know my ears get cold in the winter time. Cute.

Boat photos010 — We celebrated 12 wonderful years of marriage the day before the boat trip.

Boat photos009 — How blessed am I to have four gorgeous children?!!

Watch this space . . . more photos coming soon from the wedding we were at last weekend.