I know I haven't posted pictures in a little while.
Nanny called to register a request for more pictures.
I am on vacation, and somehow turning on the computer seemed like a lot of work...
But, I'm back.
I have been busy figuring out ways to turn my blog into a keepsake book for the family (more on that when they arrive), archiving the girls' Preschool and Kindergarten years (which I will post about), and I went into my classroom yesterday to set it up with a super-helpful friend (pictures of the room to follow once it is fully set up).
So, you see, I haven't been lazy, but just planning future blog posts!
Last weekend, we went out for a boat ride and to fish with the girls and Papa.
The water was as smooth as glass. In short, a perfect day to be on the boat.
We absolutely HAD to go on the boat last weekend, because Miss G was adamant that we would. Daddy has a perfectly enthusiastic little skipper.
Miss A was pretty excited to go fishing, too. It is breezy when we are buzzing up the lake, hence Daddy's sweater as a blanket, but aside from that it was a HOT day.
Daddy loves his boat. We all know that.
Papa loves it, too! Yee haw!!
And, I am very useful for packing lunches and making sure all the right stuffies and books come along to keep the girls entertained when the fishing turns into waiting.
Nice 'do, Captain.
A wee bit windswept, are we?
The girls like to watch as Daddy's down rigger lowers deep into the water to catch fish.
And the stuffies are always on standby to ooh and aah when the fish are caught.
While Daddy fished, Miss A and I helped to steer the boat to where the fish were swimming below.
Papa supervised, and gave a heart-wrenching rendition of the Titanic scene, "I'm the king of the world!"
Miss G then told Papa that he must be mistaken because the Titanic is sunk in the ocean, so he can't be on the Titanic. He is on Daddy's boat. Duh!
We snacked and waited for fish.
Having Papa on board for some extra snuggles was really nice.
After a few bites, and one smallish trout (which is big by most standards, but small in the North-- we put him back), Daddy began to pack up, and THAT is when a big ol' trout was caught for supper.
In the meantime, Miss A and Papa were having a jumpin' good time in the bow of the boat.
"Higher, Papa! Higher!"
We toured around the Lake to check out the beautiful rocky landscape. The lakes here are unbelievable. These rocky islands are deep (and I mean DEEP) right up to the edge. Likewise, there are towers of rocks to be careful of in the lake.
With all of the fishing gear stored away, we promised the girls a visit to an island.
We motored right along, until Eli found a great island for a stop.
The island choice was an instant hit for the girls because they found this water snail on a rock, under the water, right on the shore of the island.
They named him Snail White.
Miss G commented, "I never saw a snail before, but I know that was a snail, and now I have seen a water snail!"
The girls peeled off the layers to go for a swim to cool off in the water.
Their toes are so cute.
We were lucky that this island had a nice shelf all around it, so the girls could wade out a bit, and Daddy could splash them.
Miss A took time to wave at any boats that went by.
Miss G did make it in the water, and promptly screamed, "Put me back!!!"
It will take a bit more practice to trust the lake as opposed to the pool. And, according to Daddy, it was colder than expected.
Miss A helped Miss G get her footing on the rock when she got out.
Dried off and dressed, Miss A played with her shadow.
Miss G joined Daddy as he filleted the trout for supper. She is so into everything to do with fishing except eating the fish.
Papa and Miss A threw rock after rock into the lake, and Miss A squealed with delight when ever Papa made a big splash.
I took pictures. I'm such a helpful fisher.
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