07.11.09 Fishing in the Backyard

Chris' parents were in for a visit and while they were here, we pulled out the fishing poles that the boys got Chris for Father's Day this year. We went out back to our little pond, placed pieces of hot-dog on the hooks and had a hey-day! Those little boogers really bite! I think we caught 9 or 10 fish in just a little while. Grant has a fit when we throw them back when we catch them, so we put them all in a bucket, he and Mason torment them for a while (ha! - Grant's favorite thing is to pull them out by their tails and watch them wiggle. We're working on how we care for all of God's creatures, but he hasn't quite gotten that yet) and then we throw them back in all at once. We had a great time! The boys just love this fishing thing (Chris included!)

Typical of the boys - Mason's right in there getting in to whatever he can while Grant stands back timidly for a few minutes, checking things out. Don't worry, though - Grant's in on the action in no time at all!