Fishing with Grandpa and friends

Kathyrn went to girl's camp for the first time this summer and while she was away, the other kids got to play!

Grandpa took Garrett and Alaina and Rebecca fishing. They had tons of fun and were even joined a little later in the morning by me and our friends Cardon and Emory.

Alaina caught her first fish by accident. She got bored and left her poll on the ground (line still out in the water). It started moving and I call her over and she and Garrett reeled in her first fish. She was very happy!

This is our friend Cardon with one of his catches of the day - small but cute!


Grandpa spent so much time untangling lines, replacing bait, and casting for the kids - he was the hero of the day. At one point, Emory and Alaina asked him "Why don't YOU fish Grandpa?"
Alaina got more serious and patient after her first accidental catch.


Alaina caught two fish! This is the second one.

Another catch for Cardon. Garrett caught a few too, but all after I left with the camera . . .

Emory caught the first fish of the day, this one - the hook was really stuck, so it was mortally wounded and didn't get to go back in the water. Cardon helped her reel it in and then he got to feed it to a heron that was watching us and waiting for leftovers.

Garrett spent a lot of time helping Rebecca and Alaina. He's an awesome big brother!!!!

What a beautiful day! Thanks Grandpa!