Last night Thomas I took Thomas on a boat in camping trip as a "rite of passage" into Kindergarten. Several years ago when Wesley went into Kindergarten I took him on an overnight hike in camping trip of the same vein. We hiked into the mountains with his friend Jacob Hudgins and camped overnight. When Nathan goes into school we'll do the same.
It was extra special for several reasons. First, we got a boat and went to a boat in only campground at Lake Sonoma. Second, it was just Thomas on an overnight without his brothers. Third, because we had good friends come with us. Lastly, it was special because I have not been to Lake Sonoma in about 23+ years! More on that later...
Current
Thomas starts at Adelante on Monday. The great thing is that he will have Maestra Marisol - who has been Wesley's teacher for the past two years. She is wonderful! I am excited for him. I try to do something for each of them at pivotal points that are hopefully memorable.
As mentioned, we went to Lake Sonoma. Neil Eberle, who has quickly become a very good friend and his daughter, Michelle, who is the same age as Thomas and absolutely adorable. What fantastic memories!
Transportation
Fire
Arranged marriage?
Neil tells me I have to make sure Thomas leads spiritually - he's not off to the best start. Thomas told Michelle when they were wanting to go into the water today, "You jump in first to make sure it's safe."
Rock throwing action shot
proof of life (8-08-0)
I should be holding today's newspaper...
Neil and Michelle
Neil and Michelle, thank you for making the trip and building great memories!
History
On a side note I was in somewhat of a contemplative mood as we were on the lake. Growing up in Cloverdale, CA I am fascinated now by what I was around then. I had no idea then what an amazing place it was that I was surrounded by. We used to ride our bikes from town to town to the lake (click to see the route). It is 15.1 miles each way. I know that we didn't wear helmets, I am sure my mom had no idea that I was going and the most amazing thing to me is that we never swam!
I have had a hard time remembering specifics (about me or the lake). The history of the lake (pdf file) states it was completed in 1983. I graduated from 8th grade in 1986. So it must have been the summers of 1984/1985 that I went up there - between 6th and 7th grade - or about 12-13 years old. I'll assume we knew it was just completed and that we wanted to take a look. But I remember there always being water...
More about the lake on widipedia. It is a beautiful place, there are amazing wineries and vineyards all over the drive up there (which, of course, I don't recall from my childhood days) and fishing is supposed to be great! I will definately return.
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