Fishing Trip

I keep wanting to put "our first fishing trip of the year", but really, it was only MY first fishing trip this year.  Evan has been to the river with Denver and his Grandpa, and he's taken the kids several times to go fishing either when I've been at work or trying to get stuff done around the house in peace and quiet!  Its so nice that the kids are finally the age where Evan can take them to do things and I can get stuff done without it taking twice as long, and or doing things not once, but twice. :)

The first fish on this trip, of course it was caught by Denver!

He was sooo excited!

Makenna's first fish on this trip, which was also the first walleye caught on this trip.

She wasn't too interested in a picture with her fish.

Kenna and Papa fishing.

This fishing endeavor took place when my sister was here the 2nd time, and Jacob joined us.  He was excited to catch a fish too!

Daddy and Denver with the 2 biggest fish from the trip.

One Last Hoorah

We made our last camping trip of the year last weekend.  I'm so sad summer is coming to an end and that there will be no more camping until next summer (or maybe spring!).  Prior to this last camping trip Denver had started to love riding on the tube behind the boat.  For those of you who do not know I absolutely LOVE tubing and am so excited that my little man has found this fun too!  He was very disappointed that he couldn't go tubing this trip, but it just wasn't warm enough.  The last time we went he had a blast going a decent speed and we almost fell off and he didn't care!  Oh are we going to have fun next summer!

Having a snack the first day.

We went up to Lake Poinsett for this last hoorah and are so thankful that's where we went.  We rented a cabin and it was right by the shoreline so the boys were able to always have a rod in the water.  The cabin was pretty secluded from the rest of the campsite so I didn't have to worry about cars driving and the kids running.  And, most importantly, the fishing was good!  I'm pretty sure its safe to say that Evan had a blast. 

Fishing from shore by the cabin.

1st fish!

And another is on!

Evan handed Makenna this fish to hold and at first she liked it, then she was done, but she would NOT drop it and Evan was busy so he couldn't take it back.  She hung out to it whining for him to stop and take it from her.

Playing in the minos...

....and some more...

....and more (You think they lived very long?  NOPE!)

(Makenna is holding a mino in her hand...neither of them are scared of them)

Relaxing in the chair while the boys are fishing.

Fishing with his new Batman rod....that didn't make it back home...another pole in the lake!

(Not sure if I posted that the Cars rod made it in the lake in our last fishing trip before this...they sink fast!)

Waiting for the fish to bite.

First big walleye of our trip!  Denver reeled him in.

I'm sooo tired, but I don't want to go to bed.

My handsome boys fishing and having a blast!

Could he be much prouder?

Every morning after breakfast we took the boat out to do a little fishing and looking around the lake.  It was a nice time to be out on the lake as the kids were happy for the most part and it was beautiful.  We couldn't have picked a better weekend to go as far as weather goes.

Hanging out in the boat.

We talked about how far this lil girl has come from the beginning of the "season". She doesn't mind her life jacket and she is so much more content in the boat.

We took the boat out 2 of the evenings after supper. 

A carp for the last catch of the evening.

Our last night there, one of our good friends, Brandon, came up to go fishing with us (or should I say Evan!) and the boys caught lots of good sized walleyes.  I was kept pretty busy between making sure my children were safe, out of the way, and happy, and then running back and forth on the boat with the net for the boys.

Our good friend Brandon.

We had a camp fire every night which Denver loved.  Makenna was always too tired that she'd have to miss out, but she got in on it the last night and I think she liked it too.  She would come closer and say "ho" (for hot) and she loved sitting in the chair just relaxing by the fire.

These 2 had lots of fun running around together our last night there.

Enjoying the fire.

Doing a puzzle.

Hanging out with mom and getting proof she was on this trip too!

A late night snack!

 

Our last morning we had an amazing breakfast.  When we had gone camping with my extended family the beginning of August, one of my aunts and cousins were telling me how they made omelets in a bag.  We decided we had to try this while camping and have decided we may even do this at home as they were delicious!  I meant to take pictures of all the ingredients and of the final product, but I forgot until we were almost done so you get to see a picture of an almost completely eat omelet in a bag.  They are so easy, little mess, and so yummy!  We did have an interesting time trying to get water to boil on our grill, but it finally boiled!

Both kids loved their omelets and ate so good!

I think its safe to say we will probably be doing more camping next summer.  We all love it so much.  We've kind of figured out different tricks to make it so it isn't so hard with the little ones and they'll be bigger next year so it will be easier yet....no pack and play to haul next year!

Family Camping Trip

Last weekend we went to Snake Creek for a family camping trip.  Camping with 2 little children is a lot of work, but it still was a lot of fun!  I personally just love being outdoors and by the water.  The first night was a little to be desired as the kids were up at 5:30a.m..  The kids both took turns waking up and crying some through out the night.  They both woke up with colds the morning we left to go camping so they didn't feel good, were in a strange place, and not used to sleeping in the same room.  Makenna some times will wake up and talk herself back to sleep and so she started talking, but Denver thought that was funny so then he started talking to her and they just fed off each other until I said forget, lets get up.  Needless to say they both had several naps because they were exhausted from a short, restless night of sleep!

The first evening Evan grilled supper; we had sweet corn and pork chops for supper.

Denver loves corn and thought it was great to get to eat if off the cob again!

Makenna eating supper.

The beautiful view as we drove the boat down the river.

Fishing like Daddy!

Multi-tasking at his finest.  Driving, messing with the fish finder, and fishing.

Mommy and Makenna.....Makenna was exhausted before we got on the boat, it didn't take long til she crashed in my arms and we all were able to enjoy our boat ride and fishing experience.

My boys and their popcorn!

We made Jiffy Popcorn both nights on the grill...I have to admit, it was delicious!

Riding in the boat.

Having a snack.

Both sitting in a seat...a rare-ity!

I just laugh when I see this picture....my little girl who loves to eat!

This picture was taken because Denver tried taking off with the whole bag of chips and I said no, and Dad then said "ask mom if you can have one chip for each hand", as Denver is getting his chip for each hand Makenna turns around and has 3 in one and 1 in the other!  Too funny!

These 2 truly are best friends!

"Not so sure about this getting dirty and not taking a bath....maybe I can clean up myself with the dish soap!"

Sitting in the camp chair while watching Daddy and Denver fish.

Worms!  Denver actually loved getting the worms out to fish with...he typically doesn't like getting "messy".

"Oh I caught a big one!"

This is what Evan and I spent most of the time doing...untangling Denver's line from the rocks going down to the river.

Evan's 2nd walleye that he caught not far from our cabin.

(The first one got away...and this one almost did too!)

Making breakfast...pancakes!

Watching brother fish.

The morning before we left we took Denver down to a kids fishing pond on the campground and let him fish.

He caught lots of little fish...blue gills maybe?  Have to ask Evan, I didn't pay too close attention.

He also caught a turtle who stole his bobber!

Laughing with Mommy while waiting for the boys to get the fishing out of their system for the day!