Gone Fishing

As you might have noticed, there haven't been any recent updates. That's because we've all had a hectic, but enjoyable summer. So what have we been doing? We've spent a lot of time at the campground fishing, quite successfully I might add. Kerry wins the "largest fish" contest though. She caught a very nice bass as you can see from the picture below. (She set him free so she can catch him again next year!)


Gary and I did a lot of fishing too. We weren't as lucky (or skillful) as Kerry, but we caught enough bluegills to have a nice fish fry. I was the lucky person who got to clean and skin them all and Gary did the cooking.

I also had one memorable fishing moment - I caught a snapping turtle. See the picture below.


That turtle was not a happy camper. He kept snapping at Gary while he tried to remove the hook embedded in his leg (I snagged him, he didn't go after my worm), and then suddenly he swung his head around, yanked the hook out and spat it on the ground! We were amazed.

Anyway, that's what we've been up to. Hope your summer has been going well too.

UPDATE: Diane wanted me to mention that we've enjoyed watching hummingbirds at the campground all summer. The picture of the little fellow below was taken right off Diane's deck while we sat their watching him.

Memorial Day 2008, cont.

Here's the pictures Diane took when we got together with the family over Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy!

Easter 2008

Easter was on March 23rd this year. We all got together for dinner at our usual place. Gary and I went to church with Kerry, Dave and the baby in the morning (Grace loves church and tries to talk back to the minister during his sermon!) and then we visited with Dave's grandparents for a short time before heading over to the restaurant. We had a very nice day. The weather was warm enough that we didn't have to wear coats and the sun was out most of the day. Grandma seemed to enjoy herself too and she even had a glass of wine with dinner! Enjoy the pics.

Family Get Together

Gary, Beth and their boys (pooches Scout & Rookie) came to visit us last weekend and we had a get together with the family. Kerry, Dave & Grace came to visit and so did Bob & Diane. Beth made a delicious apple crisp for us since we're all watching our weight or trying to eat healthy, so we popped some candles on top and celebrated Beth & Gary's birthdays at the same time. It was a very enjoyable weekend. Wish you all could have joined us. Enjoy the pics!

Me First!

Okay, I'll go first! Gary and I visited mom at the nursing home yesterday and Kerry met us there with the baby. My mom enjoyed holding Grace, and I was impressed by how much strength mom still has. Grace is a wiggly bundle of energy! We're not sure mom realizes she's Grace's great-grandmother, but she got a kick out of seeing her just the same.

Here's a picture.