Table Rock lake was a retreat for the residents. After many floods happening in April and may the loading dock was completely under so we had to use an oar and a tiny boat to get to the mother land. This made it extremely difficult for a mom and 5 month old with all her belongings to get to and from the dock where everyone was hanging out and go back and forth for Bowens naps etc. Not as convenient as the previous years. We had tons of fun though being able to SUP and dipping B's toes into the water. A little too chilly for him to be submerged. He loved the boat but DESPISED his life jacket. The minute we put that thing on I knew that maybe we just shouldn't be on the boat right now. Everyone was kind but I'm sure they were saying uh why did they have to take the baby
🏻!!! We did have a night of glorious thunder and storms where I nearly thought I was going to drown and completely drenched in water going to check on Bowen after we put him to sleep. The sky was green with streaks of lightning everywhere! I almost fell into a massive puddle running to save my baby seeing if he was awakened by the lightning. Glad no one was there to witness the event. We had some good fires, snores, laughs, wake boarding. I prided myself on this as I was the only girl to get in the water. Yes it was cold but I promised myself that when I had kids I'm still going to get in the water. Not to call grandma jojo out but I think I just did ;).
Chris had a job interview in Palm Springs and the company wanted to fly Bowen and I out. It was hot as HELL. No skipping around it. Palm Springs was 102 by 10am one morning. At least it wasnt 100 percent humidity like Austin TX. There is definitely no shade with palm trees being your only hope for some protection. Golf courses and shopping surround the city. A retirees paradise. We met the doctors for dinner at Tommy Bahamas where it was much passed Bowen's bedtime. Luckily he was only really fussy for 20 mins and then we swaddled him and he fell asleep. They all loved Chris. But I think Chris and I have realized that if we had to rank Palm Springs it would be in the bottom 1/3. Sorry dad we know your love for golf but I think you would side with us on this one. We did attend the ward on Sunday and counted probably a handful of kids. I think Bowen would get plenty of attention if we ended up there. We also went up the 360 aerial tram which is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. We didn't know there was hiking when we got up to the top and decided to go on a few trails. While Chris was carrying Bowen in the baby bjorn wearing his flip flops and almost slipping twice to get a better view of the city below I pulled the mommy card and said NO MORE!!!
Last day of church. It is almost better to not announce it. I hate making it a big deal, but I have met some good friends here and we are getting together one last time. It is definitely going to be different this next year. Vanessa and Jordan made us three kinds of pizza and salad and then we played games with a few others. We are going to miss our "bang" friends.
Our anniversary was yesterday the 11th. 6 years. We have been traveling so much we thought forget it we don't want to go out! So we packed instead. I can't believe it has been 6 years. So many places so many people so many changes. Let me tell you Christopher Smith keeps me on my toes. But as we have a Smith Motto, We do Hard Things. Although having a baby, being in full time doctoral school, and moving at the same time. I think both of us realize that the happier way is not always the easy way. We love our cute little family.
Have a great week and we will see you all soon!!
Cam
