This is actually a photo from our first outing to New Castle. It represents the first smallmouth of the year on that lake (at least for me!). It isn't much of a fish, but I was glad to catch it. I hope to be out tomorrow morning at first light to see if I can catch some of his older (and larger) relatives.
On Friday morning, Travis and Jacobody went off to the Cedar Mountain Science Camp. This is a resident science program that runs for about nine two-day sessions each summer. It was Jake and Travis' first experience, and based on their feedback, they had a great time. They tested water quality, looked for fossils, learned about the hydrological cycle, participated in some sound and chemical "magic", and learned about electricity. It was certainly a very full two days. I am sure that the overnight portion was a little daunting to start with, but they both survived. I asked Travy if he would come again and he indicated, rather enthusiastically, that he would.
On Friday evening, Jon, Uncle Rol and I went fishing at Minersville Res. I haven't been bass fishing there since they poisoned it last, but I have been hearing some good reports. Jon Lee forgot to bring a hat. I looked around in the truck and boat, and the only thing I could find was Jake's good luck fishing hat. John looked particularly dapper in it, so I had to include a photo.
It was great to be on the water, and we started out catching lots of small fish. As the evening wore on, and the sun was lower in the sky, we started to catch some bigger fish. Uncle Rol caught two in a row like this one just before the wind came up (there was a squall in Beaver) and we decided to head for shore. We would have loved to fish until dark, but the lake was starting to whitecap, and we knew we had to get across before it got worse. My bass boat is not all that seaworthy, especially with three large adults in it.
On Saturday morning, Jon dropped by and brought Hanna and Max, along with cousins Kade and Zach. They all had a terrific time playing Katie and Lydia and with Bubby's toys. Jon wanted some music, video, and audio books, so we spent out time transferring computer files for him. He also borrowed several audio books to take home.
We were waiting for Daniel and family to arrive Saturday, so Jon's visit was a great way to fill in. Dan and fam arrived about Noon, and the party started. Daniel and Rosalyn had a walk-through scheduled at their house and they left their kids to play while they took care of that. This (Monday) morning they met with the folks at the title company. This thing is getting real! Sarah and family went down to Grandma Marsha's on Sunday morning, and returned this afternoon (Monday). Her plan is to spend a couple of days down there this week, to visit her friends and let Grandma and Grandpa see the kids. Aaron and Daniel are on their way back north, as I am writing this. They will return on Thursday evening for the July 4th weekend. Lots of comings and goings, but Bubby and I love it.
This photo was sent to us by Big K upon her recent return from the Big D. Our Leo is getting so big, and is so very cute. We think he looks an awful lot like his Daddy. When we talked to Booty last night, he said that our boy has two bottom teeth. We can't believe he has grown so much. We really can't wait to see him in a few weeks.
One final image. While I was blogging, Sarah stopped by with Lydia and Jake. Sarah and I visited while the kids raided my "bait box" (the candy she gave me for Father's Day). Lydia not only polished off the Swedish fish, she got herself stuck in the chair, as you can see from this image. She was really starting to panic before we finally got her out. Never a dull moment with that girl.
Buboppy
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