When we finally made it out onto the Gulf, we stopped to go tubing only to discover that we did not have the proper tow-rope. We swam instead, and how Juli managed to get Maddie into the water was a miracle.
Maddie is not comfortable in the water at the pool, and out in the Gulf where she could not see the bottom nor the shore, we expected it to be worse. But to our surprise, she did well. In fact, she found it quite enjoyable once she was able to sit upon the tube. Notice Juli's expression. She was exhausted from dealing with Maddie and Emma. The girls are having quite a laugh since they didn't have to do any work to get onto the tube. Or maybe it was because Maddie left Juli in a warm spot in the water. Only they know for sure.
Some other fun moments of the afternoon:
Emma and Sam sharing secrets while on the tube
More of the same, except for the chit-chatting
Emma riding solo
"What do you mean there are sharks in the Gulf?"
