Parker, Caitlyn, Jessie, Jarrett, Spencer and Cameron all bundled up and ready to go
One of only two catches for the day--mommy's glove. The second catch was Chad's reel
I know that I look scary in the balaclava, but boy was it warm
Such a cute picture of Jessie and Jayne
I'm surprised Spencer would even stand next to Cam in his mask Last Saturday we went to Strawberry Reservoir with Jayne and Jeremy and their kiddos. We were supposed to go ice fishing, but I don't think I've ever actually ice "fished". I have been ice sitting several times though. Chad is the fisherman of the fam. Summertime, wintertime, rivers lakes, streams, it doesn't matter, he just loves to fish. Me, well not so much. Summertime is ok, because I can read a book sitting on the shore, or fall asleep in the float tube (my personal fav). But winter fishing excludes reading or falling asleep. Jayne invited us and said they were going to bring the 4 wheeler and Jer was going to buy a 6 hole ice shed. So, I figured the kids would at least be warm in the shed, and the 4 wheeler would be fun. We stayed pretty warm, the hot chocolate was a hit, and the kids did really well.
No, we didn't catch any fish, but Cam caught my glove, and Chad, well, he caught a reel. I was put in charge of watching the reels, but I was more concerned with feeding the kids lunch and keeping them warm (yes, I should have propped the reel upwards). So the pole was forgotten. Chad came in to an unattended pole and picked it up. Well, the reel came off the pole and fell into the water. Let's just say Daddy wasn't happy and he let us know he wasn't happy (college should be paid for Cameron by now). Jayne and I didn't know whether to laugh, cover the kids' ears or yell back at him. Good thing the "$30 favorite" reel was recovered and although there was tension for a good 24 hours, apologies were said and at least Jayne and Jer have a great story to tell everybody. I'm sure we will get to the point where we can tell the story, but it isn't quite funny to Chad yet (I keep reminding him that it will get funny as time goes on).
I did feel better when Jer laughed and said that he would have reacted the exact same way. AND, Jayne told me to be nice.
So here's a cheer for the $30 favorite reel.
Great story!! You are a brave woman for taking the kids ice fishing. BTW, I am the QUEEN of ice fishing as Chad and Greg can tell you. When they took me I caught the most and the largest fish. I think the other men on the ice were just confused by the joyous girl screams.
ReplyDeleteWell, I like to fish on occasion, but pretty much only for salmon in Alaska and in the summertime. Because what you're doing there looks too stinkin' cold for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know that your boys will have a good solid college fund! :)
Hey you this is my first time on your blog! I think am finally back with the living! It is so cute! Your boys are so handsome! They are growing up so fast! I can't believe you went ice fishing it looks very cold and very fun. I am excited to stay updated with your blog.
ReplyDeleteFishing is serious business at our house too. My husband is a fly-fisherman. I think it is the most expensive hobby there is! And, I have some expensive hobbies!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you the other night! Thanks so much for the beautiful jewelry! It was so thoughtful of you and Haleigh and I both LOVE LOVE LOVE them! We will have to get together again soon!
What fun! I bet your boys just love that. Thanks for coming Thursday and I thank you too for the necklaces. We loved them.
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