Sunday, September 13, 2009

1st Ellis Lake Fishing Derby!

Keagan worked hard in school and at home all week to earn a sleepover with a friend on Friday. He chose to invite his friend Ty. This was Ty's first time over to our house and I couldn't have asked for a better sleepover. The boys had so much fun exploring the property until well past dark that they turned down a trip to Yo-Yo Yogurt. They were both fast asleep withing 10 minutes of being tucked in, but the fun didn't stop there. Ty's dad invited Brian and Keagan to join them at Ellis Lake for the Annual Fishing Derby. Brian got off of work an hour early to take the boys. After meeting up with Ty's dad, the boys connected with another boy from school. The three boys enjoyed fishing the morning away while the dads got to know each other better. At home, the girls enjoyed some crafts with mom. What a GREAT way to spend a Saturday!
Keagan, Ty, and Luke talking about their strategy to catch a REALLY BIG fish!


Doing what boys loved to do!

School friend, Luke Afato


Classmate, Ty Morrison(grandson of band teacher, Mr. Wisner)

Showing off their fish-Keagan caught 3 and Ty caught 2 small fish.


These two were absolutely hilarious to listen to from inside the house. Brian said, "Just give him some time. All little boys have to cut open their catch to look at what's inside. It is good for him to learn the parts of a fish." I agreed, but I could not stop laughing at Bethany. Keagan was very intense in his work and did not seem to mind Bethany looking over his shoulder. Bethany, on the other hand, was saying things like, "Ewwh! Yuck! The inside is VERY YUCKY!". The more she squirmed at what Keagan was doing the prouder he became. I have so many fond memories like this with my brother.

2 comments:

Tim, Casey, Landon, and Claire said...

Glad you were able to spend time with your new friends, Keagan! Looks like a lot of fun but I agree with Beth, yuck!!

Tim, Casey, Landon, and Claire said...

Landon enjoyed the fish gutting pictures so much that I had to click on them to make them BIGGER so he could see better. Boys!