Sunday, May 24, 2009

Memorial Weekend: Part II

GONE FISHIN'
Papa really likes to fish so Ben thought it would be fun to go fishing at a nearby pond with Claire and Papa! Ben took Claire to the store and let her pick out her very own fishing rod. She picked a pink Barbie rod (surprise, surprise!!). Ben really built up the fishing experience with Claire and the first thing she said when I got her out of bed that morning was "Papa & Daddy are taking me FISHING!". It was so cute!! Thankfully, they caught THREE fish in a matter of minutes! The fish were really biting! Claire, Grammy & Anna looking at the fish from the deck. There were a ton of fish!
Papa putting the live worm bait on the hook. Claire absolutely is terrified of bugs, so this was not her favorite part!

My little beauty! When did she get sooo big??

Daddy helping Claire fish!

Seriously, I am not exaggerating... within 30 seconds of casting their line they caught a fish! Claire's FIRST catch!! She even helped to reel it in!

Claire wasn't so sure about holding the fish!

A very proud Papa!!

It's a catch & release pond so Papa is letting the fish back into water!

What a pro!!

Daddy helping Claire reel in yet another fish!

Yeah!!!

Fish #2

Fish #3... the largest of the three!
Of course, we had to make a quick trip over to the nearby playground!


Grammy showing Claire how to pump! Claire not only learned how to fish, but she's also mastered swinging all by herself! Such a big, big girl!!

2 comments:

The McDowell Family: CCS Resport said...

Claire looks like a natural fisher! I'm sure she'll be out with Grandpa many more times! Cute pictures!

Anonymous said...

Love that Barbie fishing pole! That's why Claire caught so many fish..... it's a good fishing pole! She knows how to pick them.

Cute pictures of Daddy, Papa and Claire fishing. Making good memories. ~ Barb H.