The pictures below really came out nice. It was a great day to be out -- not too sunny, not too cold -- and we had a great time. Just as we approached Bill Gates' home, Katie wanted to go up top. She quickly noticed the Captain and wanted to say hi. She walked up to the open door and proudly said hi. They chatted for a few minutes and she returned with the biggest smile. A few minutes later, she came to me and said that we should go see the Captain as she was worried the Captain would be lonely if we didn't go see her.
We both walked up and introduced ourselves to Captain Karen. Within a few seconds, Captain Karen asked Katie if she wanted to drive. Katie couldn't get in the drivers seat quickly enough! She had the biggest grin on her face and drove the boat across the lake and under the 520 bridge - about 20 to 30 minutes! As the Captain explained things, Katie listened and asked questions. When Katie asked how she drove when it was dark outside, the Captain explained how they used sonar and then pointed to the machine. Of course, Katie wanted it on so she turned it on. We saw the shore, the bridge and all the boats. I think I liked that part better than Katie did -- but she was the smart one that asked to turn it on!
During "her turn at Captain," she also talked with another Captain as he called in to Captain Karen (he was in the boat behind us). Katie talked with him for a few minutes. Just as it was time to switch back to Captain Karen driving the boat, Suzie came up and snapped the picture.
During her "drive," Katie told me that she was now ready to drive the car. When I told her she wasn't big enough to reach the pedals -- she thought for a minute -- then said that I could do the pedals while she drove! I think I convienced her that she needed to wait a little bit!
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