Gone Fishin'

Kai's been super excited for weeks now to take the fishing boat Great Grandpa Ed gave us out on the water! There were several factors that contributed to the excitement: 1. he got a new life vest that he has to wear when riding in the boat (which is very cool at 2 yrs. old) and 2. he got to practice casting and reeling in the water with his Spiderman fishing pole he got for Christmas. The 2-3 ft. deep pond where the "launch" took place was out on Ponderosa conservation land not far from our house. It mainly serves as a watering hole for wildlife and I seriously DOUBT it sustains much underwater life. So that Kai wouldn't get his hopes too high for catching anything, we told him we would be fishing for "mud puppies!" He was okay with it and thought it was kinda funny...but I'm wondering what he was really envisioning a "mud puppy" looks like???? Kai and Daddy putting the boat in the water. Kai is decked out in the fishing attire....vest complimented by the net to scoop seaweed!! Beautiful place to fish right in our backyard! Father/Son bonding out on the water.....having a great time together! Addie and I took pics and walked around the outskirts of the pond during this whole adventure. Luckily, we found some huge black beetles to watch and keep her occupied during the boys' voyage! It won't be long before we'll be purchasing life vest #2 and princess pole!