It’s no secret to anyone who knows Robb that his true love is boating. He loves it more than anyone I know and can’t wait to take the boat out in the spring. He gets depressed when it’s time to winterize it at the end of the season. Since Yankton is really the only place he gets to boat as much as he wants, I thought he deserved one more trip this year—a boating birthday celebration. Most years, he spends his birthday at a dance recital, so this was a special treat.
To make this trip even better, I planned it about six months in advance and kept it a secret for a long time. I spoke with John, Andy, and Mark to ensure they could join us, too. Robb loves Table Rock Lake; it’s a place we vacationed at when we were first married, so that’s where I wanted to send him. Finding an Airbnb with four real beds was a bit challenging—Andy and Robb weren’t going to fit into bunk beds for the extended weekend. After a lot of searching, Mark and I finally settled on a place that had the beds we needed, was in a great location, and even had a boat slip for rent. The house was a little outdated, but we figured they would spend most of their time on the boat anyway.
Robb thought he was going on a golf trip with John, which is how I got him to clear his schedule for that weekend. About a week before the trip, the kids and I revealed the surprise. He was really excited, and I was thrilled that I had pulled off a surprise gift. The girls and I prepared food for the trip and packed the coolers while Robb got everything ready for the boat.
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