Baby Jones

We have a new addition to the family and I didn't even have to give birth to her/him. It's been a long time coming, but we finally got our first boat. Meet our Jones Brothers Cape Fisherman affectionately named Baby Jones.

As you can see, it's a v-hull center console. So proud of Jimmy - it was a little rough around the edges when he first got it (I wasn't allowed to see before pics), but he and Kevin have put so much work into it. It was a former NC marine fisheries boat, so it was far from clean, but they scrubbed, waxed and shined the heck out of it, added a fresh coat of non-skid paint on the deck, installed a great stereo system and rod holders for fishing, you name it! Hoping to take it out on it's maiden voyage on Friday. Can't wait for the memories it will make for our family - adventures in island hopping during the day, evening trips to downtown and Wrightsville for dinner and drinks and more.

P.S. This boat holds a special place in my heart because it was actually a conversation about how it will never be a 100% perfect time to buy a boat - "same could be said for having a baby," I said -  that tipped Jimmy and I in favor of giving conception a-go.  Nine months later and we have both a boat and a baby on the way!

Frumpy me & Funny Jimmy