What a day. Jacob caught his first fish every and boy was he excited. My parents got him a fishing pole for his birthday last week and my dad, Pappa Doug, promised to take him out for the first time. We went over to Bainbridge today since it was going to beautiful out and they went fishing. We were all so thankful that he caught a fish, becuase as we all know, just because you go, doesn't mean you catch anything. He was so excited. Uncle Tom's parents have a stream in their backyard, so they went there and fished with salmon eggs. What a great end to the day. When they got home, they cleaned it, looked at the heart, eyeballs etc (everything a boy would like) and he brought it home to cook it. We haven't cooked it yet. When we got home, he wanted to show his mom first, plus he wanted to have pizza instead (city boy). You may have to look closely, but you can see the fish hanging down from the blue rope. Of course, he thought it was huge, and who am I to tell him differently.
Jacob wanted to name the fish, Douglas, after my dad. He thought it would be fitting since he took him fishing first. As we all know, once you name it, you will never eat it. It will be interesting to see if he wants to eat it. He said he would. We will see if he can really do it.
Meanwhile, my mom and I took the other two munchkins on a bike ride, out to icec ream, and then on a boardwalk hike to the beach. It was such a beautiful day, it was great to be out. I have been hopeful that we would have an Indian summer up here and it looks like over the next week, we will. The reason Rebecca is out of the picture today is because she was away with her sisters and her mom last night in Seattle. They all went over to Seattle for her birthday and got massages, went out to dinner, and stayed in a hotel. They were planning on shopping all day long today and are coming back late tonight. I am sure she would have loved to have been there for Jacob's first fish cleaning, but maybe next time.
We had a great time out at the beach. It was a beautiful day. Of course, we forgot the sun screen because we aren't used to sunny days in the summer....kidding. Noah had a great day log hopping and playing with seaweed. Like always, he submerged both shoes in the water. Dad should always know that this is a given when going to the beach with my kids.
What a great picture with the boys on a log and the ferry in the background. This was the nice picture taken prior to Jonah rolling off the log into the water. Noah soon followed. Noah always likes to do what his brother does, even when it isn't a good decision. I guess we have a lot of work to do on the concept of jumping off a bridge just because someone else does. The other great event at the secluded beach was helping one of the children use the bathroom.....and I don't mean potty-that would have been a breeze. The beach will never be the same again. Just when you think you have done it all as a parent, like throws you a curve ball.
Noah and Jonah having fun jumping around on a log in the forest. The wildlife scatters when they come running on a hike. Birds take flight and the deer scatter quickly
Noah's attempt at looking cool this morning before we left. Noah got to spend the night at Pappa Mark's house all by himself and they had a great time. Noah's two highlights were sleeping in Pappa's bed and eating kashi cereal this morning. He is growing up so fast.
Nice picture at the end of the day of reading to Jacob. We finally got him a bed where we can lay with him to read. I was just about asleep though. I can't do that very long, or I am out. Great end to a great day. Have a good weekend.
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