Pioneer Day Fun

Last week was really fun, but very busy. Sarah, Aaron, and the kids came down for a summer vacation, and we had a chance to do some really fun things together. The Saturday before Pioneer Day, was the annual family gathering in Pine Valley for Aaron's family. We spent that Sunday together (mostly), and had a nice dinner at Dan and Rosalyn's. Monday morning started with golf for Aaron at Cedar Ridge, swimming at Three Fountains, and lots of fun time playing games and enjoying each others' company. On Tuesday morning we headed out before 4:30 AM so we could drive to the condo, hook up the boat, stop for snacks and drinks, and still be waiting at the gates of Sand Hollow state park when then opened them at 6:00. This was Kate's first fishing adventure. The boat seemed pretty full with four people, but there were no lasting injuries, so I guess it was fine. Aaron was the big winner, using just the old reliable grub and jig head. He lost his first several fish getting used to the lower water levels. Jake caught several fish, including a couple on a senko. Of course that is a fun way to catch fish, because they really grab the lure and take off. He wanted this image sent to his scoutmaster at home. I guess there is a story there.

Kate was able to catch her very first fish, and quite frankly stayed engaged in fishing the entire time. She was a quick study, and I am sure she will want to go again some time. She even did a girly pose when we snapped the photo. She did not, however, touch any fish.

The family moved on to St. George on Wednesday, but Dan and I ran to Enterprise that morning and got into the small mouth as long as there were shadows on the water. We really had a great morning. It would have been fun if everyone could have come there, but I fear the boat might have objected. Buboppy