Reel Time

Our men became fishermen on Saturday when they headed out on Lake Erie for a manly excursion of charter boat fishing. What I was able to gather from my hubby's beaming face and all the "sea" stories ~ the day was perfection from start to finish!

(Derek, Mark, Dad, Logan, Dave & Gordy)

From generation to generation ~ I love this picture of Logan with Grandpa! Makes me realize that it won't be too long before our little Judah will be out there hanging with the big boys.

Logan claimed the first fish of the day ~ way to go buddy!

I hear the steelhead were especially fiesty and Gordy got to capture this guy as he flung himself out of the cooler.
Derek reeled in his own beauty!

The "elderly" men getting their much needed rest!!!

Great catch Dave ~ life is good!

Couldn't resist adding this picture ~ is our boy handsome or what?? And, he's the only true fisherman of the day wearing proper hat attire!

Love ya Pops ~ glad you enjoyed your big day!

1st Chautauqua Trip - 2009

Our first weekend to Chautauqua of the year was filled with good times even though it rained the entire first day and we had no power for hours!! Nana came through with many books and board games to keep the kiddos captivated. Papa created an "outing" to Home Depot where the mowers were a huge hit and then lunch at the Westfield diner! Thankfully the clouds rolled back on Sunday and we had a great ride on the boat with our two little sailors on board. Both getting their own chance to be "CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP!!! Ahhhhhhh, you know summer is in full swing once you hit the comfort of the cottage, peace and our new love ~ Blokus!!

My "John Deere" Man

We got the deal of a LIFETIME with our latest addition to the family! They were asking $75 ~ Derek offered them $50 and then we spent $25 on a new battery to get this baby running like new. I am not sure whose toy this machine really is ~ Selah's, Judah's or Derek's!!! What I do know is that all three of them are just as excited as the next to hear that motor cranking. The only disappointment is our yard is pretty small and mowing goes just TOO quickly now ~ or so I am told!!!