Fabulous Father's Day Fun

Sunday was a Father's Day dream. We woke up at our own pace and wished David a Happy Father's Day. Next, we decided to let someone else do the cooking, the campground hosts a pancake breakfast every Sunday and we hit them up. There wasn't much but there was definitely something for everyone!

After getting ready for the day, we headed out to explore James Island Park. It really is a gem of a park. The admission is only $1 per person and there are so many things one can choose to do. We didn't pay admission because we're already camping here but I feel as if it's a steal of a price for everything they have going on around here. The girls had their ideas about what they wanted to do but I pulled them aside and said we were to do whatever their dad wanted without complaint. It just so turns out that he chose activities they were into; otherwise, that “no whining zone” promise would have been out the window, no matter whose special day this happens to be.

First, we hit up the kayaks. We kayaked around the hiking trails, natural areas, and the dog park (which was fun because the dogs were bounding into the water near our kayaks). Then we entered into this open lake area. There was a cool, gentle breeze in the lake which made for itty bitty waves. When the sun hit the waves, the light made the lake look as if it were glittering. On the opposite side of the lake, some R/C sailboat enthusiasts were racing their little boats. To the hobbyists' dismay, we were able to get close enough to touch the action figure-sized boats with our paddles. Each one has it's own special mark on it's sail and there were at least 20 of them. I have never witnessed a real sailboat race but can imagine how majestic it would look after seeing these little boats tack the course. After freaking out the sailboat enthusiasts, we headed back to camp for lunch.

David decided we should visit the fishing pier. It was loaded with people fishing and crabbing. There's so much life in a swampy grassland. Initially, everything seems flat and monotone until one stops to really look. So many birds and fish lurking in the safety of the flora. David says he used to seek out places like this pier when he was a teenager.

The grand finale of our afternoon was the water park on premises. The girls had been ogling the water park area ever since we entered James Island. Everyone had a 3 hour blast at the water park. The big girls got to do the super slides repeatedly, David and Arianna were inseparable buddies, alternating between the pool and the little kid water obstacle course. I know that was the ultimate highlight of his day. She only wanted to be with him and he was perfectly content to follow her around like a puppy. I went back and forth between the 2 groups and even got a little chill time by myself. We stayed until they kicked us out at closing time.

Returning to camp, David and I prepared an exquisite meal over the campfire, followed by s'mores that the kids created. We showered and headed to bed as happy campers!