summer nights

It just can't get better than this. Weekend nights are like the best things in the world here. So I'll give ya a little preview of what they are like. Of course I miss the summer nights stayin out all night with my friends but this summer is different. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow and experience life outside of the 801. Usually around six or seven whenever we finish eating we head out on the boat to ski. Eric, the 8 year old does dock starts and is so fun to watch when he skis cause he just has so much fun out there. He weighs like 60 lbs and he just does the craziest things. He still skis on two and oh my does he take advantage of it. He like hops around like a bunny and will ski sitting down while still doing the course. He is one silly kid. Adam, the 10 year old gets up on one and is basically the best 10 year old slalom skier in the state of Connecticut. He seriously is so good, but he rarely goes out. Then there is me. They started having me ski on Susan's ski now that I'm getting better though and it helps get sharper cuts and what not. It is so much fun going out at night though cause we basically have the lake to ourselves and so its just you and the nice calm water out there. I only took one hard fall tonight though and nothing is broken so I'm all good. I do get some freakin gnarly bruises though. When we got back I went out on the wave runner with Eric. He is always trying to throw me off and considering he is only 60 lbs I wouldn't have a chance if I just held on to him so I hold onto the handles despite his wishes.  It was the most beautiful night though. The sun had just gone down and the ski was pink and we were just out there having a blast on the wave runner.  It seriously was so pretty though. All the docks are lit up and people are outside sittin by their fires. If only I had my camera to capture this moment but its kinda hard when your going wild and crazy on the wave runner and getting everything wet from head to toe.  When we got back we hopped in the hot tub for a min to warm up from the cold lake water.  Then I went in and got showered off to go out and sit by the fire and make me some s'mores! The boys wanted me to play night games with them so I obliged for a while. Then when I was finally run down I went down and sat down with the parents and their friends. They are always super nice and include me in on their conversations. One of their friends was super interested in hearing about my religion and I was so stoked to tell him about it. Not many people ask and I do not want to impose especially because I am a guest in their house but if I am asked I am more than willing to tell. I shared me testimony with him and things were going super well. I was so happy and the longer we talked the more I realized he was talking in circles and repeating the same questions and then it dawned on me how drunk he probably was ha. My nanny parents always have a drink or two when we eat and what not but they never drink until they are wasted and it just didn't occur to me that I was talking to a drunkie ha. So I don't think our conversation really resonated with the guy but it was nice to share my beliefs with someone even if he wont remember it in the morn! Crazy stuff living in a different lifestyle, but it is so interesting to see it first hand.  Despite my well intentioned missionary efforts it was a beautiful summer night sitting down on the docks under the bright night sky. Who knew I was being eaten alive until the next morning when my legs were so itchy I was ready to cut them off ha but all I don't let the bugs bug me too much!