Family Fun

I love when they love each other!

We had a great adventure yesterday. We went up to the Peaks. Had a delicious breakfast at the lodge and then went on a hike around the lake.

I actually got a few pics of me with the girls for a change!

Billy really enjoyed himself. It wasn’t very crowded. The girls each caught their very first fish. We saw lots of fun nature type things and I wore good shoes. Ha ha! Yep, he was thrilled.

Billy showing Emma the mountain across the lake.

This spot is where we were married almost 15 years ago. I am not sure if they even allow outdoor weddings there anymore. We got lucky I guess.

They had park rangers around the lake with pole fishing rods for kids to learn how to fish. There were artists all around drawing and painting the landscapes. I just love that they do that. We didn’t know in advance. I never plan anything. Just happened to stumble upon a good time.

Cate just loved touching the water. She subsequently fell in and got her shorts muddied and her shoes soaked. It was all good though. She still managed to hike with us with a whole lot of whining, crying and stopping.

Cate’s first fish!

Emma’s first fish!

Their daddy was so proud! The park ranger even made them a certificate. I plan to frame it along with one of the pictures I got. Cate was a little icked out by the fish but Emma was fearless! (No fish were harmed – we tossed ‘em right back in the lake.)

Exploring flora and fauna.

An artist’s rendering of the beauty that surrounded us.

What a great Saturday we had! Billy said it was the best father’s day gift. Hey, what can I say? He’s easy to please. I made a video of all the pictures I took but I couldn’t figure out how to post it here but if you know me well enough to be a Facebook friend of mine, you will find it there.