
Lily fishing
If you are a longtime Woody Boater you know how special Lily is to us all here. Lily and WoodyBoater have grown up together. With all the negative drama going on out there in the click bait universe, Lily is a wonderful reminder of the joy of family, parenting, and childhood.

One of Lily’s early transom photos 2007 ish

Lily 2020. I think the boat is getting smaller?
We first met Lily back at the start of Woody Boater and the restoration of Chads 18 Sportsman. Chads boat became a big winner at all the shows with his trademark Lilys.

Lily in 2019
Lily is also a reminder that here on Woody Boater we are more than just classic boat nuts, we are a family. A dysfunctional family, with way to many crazy uncles. So here is to Lily and a another year of warmth and family!

Lily and her annual transom photo
If you have some growing up photos please share.
Greg Lewandowski
Great photos of Lily’s transition from baby to young lady. I also know Chad and he is a great guy. We feel like distant cousins to them with our boats named Water Lily and Tiger Lily. All the best to that wonderful family in the future!
Wudzgud
Here is Brenden and Henry sitting on the transom. Emily is named after Henry’s twin sister. Emily lived 2-1/2 years with Trisomy 18. After she passed away I purchased the boat. Thought is was fitting to name the boat after her. It is always special to go out and take a ride.
Doug
I’m v sorry for your loss…a beautiful tribute.
Mark
Well that explains all of my gray hair …
Congrats Chad on raising that beautiful girl and keeping your boat looking great as well.
Rick
Sorry but in my mind Lilly will forever be the little girl serving drinks at our virtual party. And no Chad I didn’t keep this pic on my computer I had to search WoodyBoater for it.
Matt
one of my all time favorite shots.. Somehow I think this may be changed around collage..
Syd
Great shots and memories. Which I had thought of that. Both of our daughters went from their first show bringing inside their mother to both having graduated from college and Katelyn having her own pink wooden boat. Not sure where the time has gone but it has been well worth it
Terry
Great article and pics. Thanks Matt!
John Rothert
who,….great pix and calming amid the mess. Thanks for that.
John in Va.
Darthtrader
Here is a picture of LILY at the first show in Traverse City on the Boardwalk, and in the background are Chad and his Dad.
Bob Weaver
That’s what boating all about ! Heartwarming pics. Thanks Matt
Alex
Happy Lily Day! Yes, there is something special about naming a boat after one’s only daughter.
JimF
Don’t forget the “other” Lillie!
https://www.woodyboater.com/blog/2012/04/03/before-and-after-photos-of-a-family-treasure-happy-birthday-lillie/
Syd
Not the best picture but they got bigger and the boat got smaller. With a lot of fun in between
Syd
Ok only one picture came up
Art
Grandson and Great Grandson …………..”close” to Molly-O’s tranny
Troy in ANE
I LOVE Lilly day!
7 year old Lilly even made it into an ad for the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club.
Dick Dow
Family traditions and memories – 🙂 Our son at one year old in “Tango” and (next post – I can’t figure out how to attach two pics…) with his wife a couple years ago next to our current Red&White – “Aknota”.
Dick Dow
OK – that didn’t work at all…
Dick Dow
Next… 🙂
Uncle Mike K
i like lily’s flag when she was a baby
uncle mike k
KW
Nice story don’t forget coop.
Cooper
Yeah, when is Coop Day?
MikeM
LILY (the boat) gets around