Proud Daddy Moment!

(dave27) · (dave27) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-12-2007, 7:33 AM

This was on Sunday at the Delta (6-10) Morrison has rode in my arms before, but this was the first time Morrison strapped a board on in the water. This is attempt number 2. He got up for a few seconds before he faceplanted. He did try again though. I loved seeing him do this. It brought a big smile to my face. I would like to see other peoples proud Daddy or Mommy moments. Upload

(bazel) · (bazel) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 06-12-2007, 7:44 AM

That is awesome. I bought my son a set of those kids skis that are attached but he is not ready to try it and I don't want to force him until he is ready.

I did get my 2 year old out on the kneeboard with me and she loved it.

(dave27) · (dave27) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-12-2007, 7:49 AM

I guess I should have told you people that Morrison is almost 3 1/2. Thanks Bazel. I didn't think he was ready but he asked me if it was his turn yet? I said of course.

(lake_side) · (lake_side) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 06-12-2007, 7:54 AM

That is so cool. U still have a smile on your face I bet.

(bazel) · (bazel) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 06-12-2007, 7:58 AM

Did you have someone hold the rope on the boat or was it tied?

(dave27) · (dave27) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-12-2007, 8:13 AM

He rode at 70' feet just like me. I stayed in the water. The last time we did try it I actually stood on the board like a wakeskate with him and he was all strapped in holding the handle. That was really cool. So he thought he was do all the riding. It was a little fast because I had to go 14mph just so I could plain. But I only weigh 140. I am still smiling about now!

(wristy_j) · (wristy_j) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 06-12-2007, 8:14 AM

That's awesome Dave! Congrats to Morrison too - he looks like he's having a blast. I've got my first kid on the way - due in December. I'm really looking forward to moments like that!
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(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-12-2007, 8:16 AM

Right on Dave.... He'll be a CIE team rider in no time.

(downfortheride)

Dave ~~ Super cool! That is how my boy started to ride, just one day he asked if he could ride out of no where. Hooked for life with his first board at 6.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 06-12-2007, 8:23 AM

Awesome Dave. Great job on starting him early.

(super_air) · (super_air) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-12-2007, 8:25 AM

Here is a couple of my son, he was almost 5 at the time.
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(woreout) · (woreout) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-12-2007, 9:38 AM

Great job,thats awesome!! Nothing beats spending time like that with your kids.

(bbking) · (bbking) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 06-12-2007, 9:40 AM

dave how old is your son? i wish i had found wakeboarding before 15 :-(

(jusstty) · (jusstty) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 06-12-2007, 9:45 AM

Thats awesome, Congrats

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-12-2007, 9:56 AM

how awesome is that! look at him smiling getting up.. Congrats!

(lfrider139) · (lfrider139) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-12-2007, 11:05 AM

congrats, that is awesome...now you just have to get him throwing those inverts you know

(lizzyb) · (lizzyb) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 06-12-2007, 11:24 AM

Congrats! That's awesome. I can't wait for moments like this. :-)

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 06-12-2007, 11:57 AM

great picture! The look on his face is great, he doesn't even look worried. The angle makes it look like he could fit his whole body through the handle lol

(dave27) · (dave27) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-12-2007, 12:02 PM

Morrison is 3 1/2. Yes he could fit through the handle, but keep in mind that is a 17" handle. lol

(cfd313) · (cfd313) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-12-2007, 12:13 PM

that's awesome i'm about to be a dad too, i can't wait for that...

(mx118) · (mx118) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 06-12-2007, 12:48 PM

That is awsome Dave!!! I can't wait for mine to be up for some riding.

(dlwsrider) · (dlwsrider) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-12-2007, 1:17 PM

im not even a dad but it gets me pumped when i see little kids get up for there first time haha

(otiswunguy) · (otiswunguy) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-12-2007, 4:37 PM

That is great!! I can't wait. My daughter will be 2 years old soon. I love the smile he has on his face.

(wakeboarddad01)

Way to go little guy.....

(mcrock) · (mcrock) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-12-2007, 5:51 PM

4 1/2. He is working on his switch riding and doesn't even know it!

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(saroberts70) · (saroberts70) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-12-2007, 6:43 PM

I'm glad to see some parents as ate up about their kids as me. I've finally found something I like better than wakeboarding...watching my kids wakeboard.

(greatdane) · (greatdane) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 06-12-2007, 6:57 PM

Too bad kids don't go from baby to human faster.

I dig them once they can do stuff (form sentences, wipe their own ass, wakeboard!).

Maybe its a guy thing.

(wkbrd) · (wkbrd) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 06-12-2007, 7:27 PM

greatdane- there are some humans that can't wipe their own a$$ still!

(dave27) · (dave27) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-13-2007, 7:46 AM

Mark, I can't wait for Morrison to get to the stage your little guy is at. Switch riding at such a young age, very cool. He is going to have great fundamentals.