Steelhead Fishing

UPDATE: Come on people, I need some unbiased opinions in the comment section.

Which fish is bigger?

The only comments so far are family members.

This post is staying up until we have a confirmed biggest catch winner.

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S had another fly fishing extravaganza over Thanksgiving. This time destination: 20 Mile Creek off Erie in PA, fish of choice: steelhead.

I would like to educate you about steelhead and fishing for them, unfortunately I am in the dark here. The only thing I know is the more silver the belly the fresher they are to the creek (having just arrived from the neighboring Lake Erie). There you have it, my only steelhead fun fact.

The boys had an excellent day on the waters. I understand the waters were crowded with other steelhead hopefuls, but our boys were some of the only fisherman to reel them in last Friday.

Below are the catches.

Please feel free to comment on which fish you believe to be the biggest. We are in desperate need of an unbiased opinion to put a cork in these boys.

Happy Thanksgiving

We woke up to the kids sleeping together. They started out in the own seperate bunks.

I heard G at 5:00 a.m. this morning wimpering as he climbed into bed with Allie.

I then hear the sweetest little whisper say, "It's okay buddy, if you are scared just reach over to me, I'm right here."

This morning, I am thankful for my sweet family. (In no particular order)....My kids. My husband. My parents and brother. My in-laws. My aunts, uncles, cousins. My grandma and granma in-laws. All of my friends.

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

There is hope...

Friday fun fact.

I realized yesterday that my 3 year old son's shoe size is only one size away from his (almost) 6 year old sister. They are one shoe size apart. That blows my mind.

There is hope for my little guy. Maybe he will be tall, like his daddy, afterall.

Break

Yes, I am taking a bit of a break from blogging. I forgot my blogger password.

Well, let's just say, I chose to forget it.

I don't want to even start the excuses for lack of blogging...I just need(ed) a break and I'm not quite sure I am over the break yet. I have been snapping away, but for Christmas cards and such that aren't going to be shared on here.

The above photo was taken last weekend on our little cabin getaway to Blue Ridge, GA. This will have to last you until my sabatical is over.

Expressions

Expression #1



Expression #2



Expression #3



Expression #4

I asked Gabe to give me a mad face. I knew a little smile would eventually follow, but my little smile in expression #4 isn't my favorite.

Out of these I was most happy to capture expression #2. This is a look I get by both Stephen and Gabe. It amazes me how much he reminds me of his daddy in this photo - something about those eyes! I love this little man.

Back in business

My computer apparently needed a new processor and motherboard. Regardless, I am back in business and happy to have the world wide web at my fingertips again. Whether or not you have missed me, I have missed you all!



To catch up my 10 blog followers....

Buzz Lightyear got a haircut.



The kids were introduced to the world of bowling. G got a workout toting 10 lb balls up to the ramp.



Momma redeemed this coupon for 20 minutes of pure relaxation.

The story behind the coupon is....S made me a handmade birthday card complete with 10 various vouchers - footrub, tuck kids in, afternoon nap, etc. I LOVE handmade cards. And I intend on holding him to each and every one of these vouchers!



Summer has come to an end and so has our abundance of sidewalk chalk. I will miss our warm afternoons playing outside, but welcome the cooler temps and the possibility of sledding again this winter.

(By the way, the above sign was for her daddy...she has become quite the daddy's girl lately.)



G and I accompanied Allie on her first ever kindergarten field trip. I was more than willing to help chaperone hoping to meet all the kids I keep hearing Allie talk about.



Here are our two munchkins trick or treating last night. Buzz Lightyear and a blue butterfly ballerina princess minus the butterfly wings.

I hope to get some real photos uploaded to my computer to share soon.

Company + Sickly PC

(Look out other grandsons (oh yeah, you too J)....Gram has been getting a good spoiling here in the south!!)

I am currently posting on my mother-in-law's computer. My computer would not turn on last night and would only beep at me. It appears she is sick and is being sent back to Dell for either a tune-up or permanent retirement. I will be computerless for two weeks. This is going to be challenging for me.



Back to my mother-in-law. She is in town with her mother who are in for a long weekend visit. This is the first time Gram has been to visit us in the south. We have enjoyed Gram's company and hope we have spoiled her enough where she wants to come back and see us again.