Father and Son

Ever since Van was a baby boy Drew has taken him fishing. Some days the whole family goes, and some days it's just father and son. They always come home with fun fishing stories and catch of the day photos that make my heart skip a beat. This video was taken last year and now Liv is big enough to fit in that backpack. Soon enough Van will be old enough to cast his own line and bring in the big fish. I'm so thankful I have a husband who includes his kids on his adventures and teaches by example the important things in life.

Happy Father's Day Drew! Thanks for being mine and for being the best dad ever.

Tenkara Alaska

Last Summer we decided it was time to really test the strength and versatility of our Tenkara rods. So what better place to go than Alaska. We managed to find some big rainbows, salmon, and good times in the last frontier. (no rods were harmed in the filming of this movie).

www.tenkararodco.com

Silver Creek

Summer thunderstorms, man. We were camping in Silver Creek and it started pouring rain, our tent was lighting up and blowing in the wind, the thunder was roaring, and I was about ready to pack up my kids and take them home terrified we would get struck by lightning. By some miracle the kids slept through the whole thing. Let's just say I didn't sleep much that night because I was too busy being protective mama bear. Drew was fishing during the storm and by the time he got back to camp the storm had passed. It was a crazy night, but the boys caught some monster browns on mice flies so it was all worth it.

Terry Would Go

It was the hottest weekend of the summer and probably not the best time to camp in an RV in the Owyhee desert, but we were determined to get outside and catch some fish! Kylie and Spencer let us take their beloved vintage RV, Terry, for a go. It was so nice having a bed for everyone, a sink for washing my pump parts and bottles, and a table for eating. We ended up spending most of our time outside in the shade and in the water to stay cool.

Drew took both the kids out fishing, Liv in front and Van on the back. I always worry he will fall into the water, but somehow he hasn't yet. He gets some sort of bear strength when it comes to carrying around the kids while doing his hobbies and I'm so glad he loves to include them. 

It was nice to get out and have a little adventure with my family!

Labor Day Weekend

 

This post is loooooong over due. I'm not sure why I am just now getting to it, but it was such a fun weekend. We celebrated Labor Day weekend last September with my family camping in Bear Valley. Van was not yet two and I did not know I was pregnant yet. So much has changed already!

 

^ Grandma and her grandbabies

^ snuggling with Grandpa Fly

^ Van the puppy whisperer

^ tending the fire

^ yum yum!

^ our camp kitchen

^ playing games with my nieces

 ^ tenkara fishing

 ^ Chase entertaining himself, haha

 ^ Bridger giving motorcycle rides

 ^ my brother Chase with two of his three kids

^ Bubba making music!

^ hammock time

 ^ Ready for bed!

Over Labor Day weekend we ate amazing campfire meals, rode motorcycles, and went fishing in Elk Creek. It's always good to get some quality family time outdoors and away from distractions at home. Now that spring is here we are ready to get back outside!