Fishin'

 Today we fish!  Cameron's friend Austin is a fisherman.  Most days after school you can find him at their nearby pond with his fishing pole having a good time.  So when Angie suggested a fishing trip, we were game.  Two $13 fishing poles later we set off to Silver Lake.  Our tackle box came with hooks and bobbers and some little gummy worm-like things to use as bait.  We got the poles ready and we waited... and waited...  A couple of fish nibbled a bit but no bites.  It became tiresome and the kids started wandering looking for something more exciting to do.  These fish wanted something real to eat, so we ran off to get some hot dogs and oh boy did that make a difference!  The fish swarmed the meat and we had catch after catch, it was awesome!  At first, Gavin was a bit hesitant to get to close to the fish, but by the time we were done he was pulling fish hooks out on his own, Cameron needed a bit of help to begin, but soon he was pretty much self sufficient.  Mason liked to hold the rod for a minute, but he wanted nothing to do with any flapping fishies!  He wouldn't even touch them.  We also caught a few turtles who wanted some Oscar Mayer action.    Soon enough the sun got hot and we were all sweaty and craving the shade.  Jeremy worried about his head getting sunburned :)  But Ange and I were the ones the most fascinated and could have probably stayed there for hours.  I'm excited to have a new pastime to do with my boys, I can't believe we haven't done it sooner!