One Fish, Two Fish!

Grandpa has made it back up North for the summer and a few weeks ago we managed to get over for our first visit of the season. I have spent the winter listening to Boogie ask to go fishing with Grandpa on an almost daily basis, and finally he can! Boogie is old enough this year to have a grasp of what fishing really entails.

While it was too windy to take the boat out on the lake, there were plenty of pan fish within easy casting distance from the shore.

Grandpa cast out a bobber with a piece of artificial worm on the hook ( this things are really weird, they are not the plastic kind and look incredibly lifelike, ick!) and the impatient Boogie-monster wanted to reel in every cast.

Well his technique worked and his first ever fish was a really nice bluegill.

He had a bit of a problem with releasing the fish, but I explained that the fish needed to go back in the water to live and he finally agreed. He went on to catch two more small fish before the ADHD kicked in and he ran off to explore. We are planning to head over again this week and Boogie is hoping we can go out on the boat this time.

Trains, Tractors and FISHING! or Christmas with a 3 year old.

A pictorial recap of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house - Lots of cleaning and last minute preparations were underway.

Boogie was nestled all snug in my bed, watching claymation Christmas stories, eating popcorn and tracking Santa on NORAD.

I, on the other hand, could only dream of a long winters nap!While the little guy tried as hard as he could to stay awake to see Santa, he finally nodded off. He awoke to more boxes then he could imagine and he had a wonderful time ripping off wrapping.Lots of Thomas and train related stuff, race cars, tractors, books, clothes and DVD s. Mommie knitted him a cardigan and matching hat from a wool/mohair blend. He didn't want to take it off, despite it being quite warm I am certain.Grandpa also got him a fishing game like the one he obsesses over at the cabin and it has been going almost non stop since it was opened.

After a nice Prime Rib cooked on the wood stove (nice and rare, just how I like it!) with home made rolls, veggie and potato and a bit of a clean up, I set up a TV and DVD player in Boogie room so he can watch his Thomas DVD s as much as he would like. We have home made chocolate for dessert and Mommie may just have a Jager Bomb or two!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL, A GOOD NIGHT!

Boating and Fishing - Yay! Awesome!

Some of my posts really mean little to anyone who isn't an close friend or family member, and this is one of them. Lots of pictures of a handsome little boy learning to do new things and having lots of fun! On our most recent visit to Grandpas, Boogie got to go on his first boat ride, watched Grandpa catch a fish and then tried a little fishing of his own.

The northern was teeny tiny, but Boogie still thought it was pretty cool.
First he tried real fishing, which can be a little slow for someone who is 2 1/2.
Then some toy fishing.A new Thomas toy, thanks Grandpa!
But he still loves to play with all the old toys at the cabin.
Drip, loving all the attention.
A little rough-housing with Grandpa!

Helping out with some chores

A walk in the afternoon

I'm hoping we can get over for one or two more visits before Grandpa heads south for the winter. Walworth County Fair starts next week, that would be lots of fun!