fishing

Terry and I are always talking about how we wished we lived out in the country so there would be more stuff to occupy us, places for Noah to explore, etc.

Yesterday we finally did something about it.

Even though is was only 50 degrees out and a little blustery, we drove north about 45 minutes to Arnold where there's a recreational lake. We even took Snap...and then forgot his leash. Good thing Terry always wears a belt =). But we did remember 2 fishing poles and 1.5 worms left over from the last time Terry fished with Noah. And would you believe that we actually caught something?

It was a nice time except for the chilliness factor. I even sang a little "Cleatus take the reel" for the occasion (you know, Tim Hawkins' version of Carrie Underwood's "Jesus take the wheel?" SO funny, you must watch it here. Thankfully we avoided pulling any upper thigh muscles.). Also, we had to take extra care not to let Evie jump into the cold water or muddy puddles like she wanted too, but at least Noah knows better.

The view from the van.

What a good daddy, isn't he? I think so.

Noah absolutely insisted on holding the pole. He had a hard time keeping it still but maybe that was a good thing b/c but it just so happened that he got a fish right after this.

Daddy reeled it in and Noah was pretty stoked.

Unfortunately for our little inedible friend, he swallowed the hook and we had to let him keep it...

Noah is dragging a big stick to throw in and Evie is playing w/the dried leaves.

Shortly after Noah caught his fish, I caught mine...um, turtle. I was so sad.

Thankfully he didn't swallow the hook like his fish friend so we were able to set him free in full assurance that he would be okay. Then I felt quite proud that I actually caught a turtle.