Sunday Slacker

Ok, so today I bailed on church (again) and went fly fishing with my dad. (I, of course, forgot my camera)

It was great! We don't get many chances to talk one on one anymore these days, what with my kids and with dad's work. So it was a great change to go out into the outdoors and race up the river on his little boat.

We saw an eagle that was sitting on one of the gravel bars take flight and soar majestically above our heads and off to some unknown destination. I noticed that the leaves are starting to show the first shades of yellow that will soon become fall.

We anchored the boat and dad lent me some of his waders and we ventured out into the river to try and snag a fish. We saw plenty jumping. I had never tried using waders before and actually really enjoyed it, even if the footing was a little slippery. Moss will do that you know?

The wind did chase us off the river after a while, but we were able to get a little time in and lunch on the way back down the river. Dad even spotted a "Hog" ... pst that's a massive fish in dadese.

We didn't catch anything, but honestly... I didn't really care. It was just so nice to be out of the house, out of the neighborhood, out of the city. And then add the added bonus that I wasn't trying to coral my offspring and I was in good company and you have .... mom nirvana.

Warm weather....

around here means that mom slathers the kidlets in sunscreen (yes they ALL BURN ... well, sometimes Missy tans, but just lightly) and forces the kidlets and herself to GO OUTSIDE!


Heaven forbid.

Today I went and got a year pass to our zoo. Which is little, but growing, and the pass includes either discounts or free passage to other zoos too, which isn't bad! The only bad part was the Goober was complaining nearly the whole time about needing to sit down, or needing a drink. I really do need to get him moving more....

I am bound and determined this year that we will be outside more, and getting more exercise.

Enjoying the sun when the weather is favorable... and hopefully getting enough things in order to be able to grow a garden. Hopefully. It may be next year before I'm able to do that.

EB seemed to really enjoy the zoo though, as did Missy. On the way home he konked out but he was good while we were at the zoo... and while I was moving the stroller. You know how it goes :)

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Anyhow, I'm so glad the weather was beautiful today! This the the weather I want ALL SUMMER LONG. Warm enough to enjoy but not so hot I melt!

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Crossing my finger that this weekend won't be as bad as they say it will be.