Monday, July 16, 2007
Lou-Lou Puppy
Nate's ALASKA Trip!
It didn't ever get dark outside, and the fishing was so incredible, one night Nate fished until 5 in the morning before turning in.
This is one of their many camps on the bank of the river. They flew 120 miles into the mountains to a lake where they then loaded onto a raft and floated some 60 miles down the river, camping along the way.
While fishing one day, Nate came back up onto the bank to retieve a camera, and some 15 feet in front of him, a mama grizzly and her three cubs popped out of the brush! They saw quite a few black bears and grizzlies, one of which nibbled on Nate's fishing pole. He said they were friendly... maybe a little too friendly.
Nate and the boys had an awesome time and it sounds like this will be an every other year excursion for Nate at least.
If anyone likes salmon, halibut, or lean cod, give us a call.--we have plenty to share!
I'll try to track down some more pictures and post again.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Day 9
Sunday, July 8, 2007
My sweet little girl
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
A Very Long Day
Yesterday, Lilly and I drove Nate to Idaho Falls to the airport to see him off to Alaska. Then we proceeded to drive and hour and 45 minutes to Preston to see my parents before they left for a week. We ate my dad's homemade fried chicken (to which no other chicken- prepared any other way compares (yeah, seriously)), mashed potatoes, amazing gravy, and fresh farm corn. (Thanks dad!) Then we enjoyed sparklers and what appeared to be a variety of fireworks- but seemed to all look the same... that certainly didnt matter to Lil though. She loved every second. I assisted my dad in picking out his wardrobe to go hang with their friends in Branson and finally got into bed about 11:30. What seemed like 5 minutes later, the alarm woke me at 4:30a.m. to take my parents to the airport in salt lake (2 hours away), and since then, we've had lots of fun hanging out today, filling up the pools, and such but, without having Nate to call, or to have him call me... and especially knowing I can't call him makes me mostly sad. It's amazing how slow time goes by without your bestest friend. And let's not forget... it's only the end of day 1..... out of 10. I talked to him about this time last night when they were switching planes. Hopefully I get a little chat tonight before they head off into the wilderness....
UPDATE!!!--- I heard from lover boy and he had a great time halibut fishing in the ocean. He seemed a little sleep deprived and he left me a message on my cell phone so I can hear his voice all week long....but we'll talk again in the morning before they head for the river...
P.S. Talked to him this morning and it made me feel so good... I just love that guy!
Monday, July 2, 2007
Pay Came to Play!
I drove to Downey (30 min. away) to pick Paisley up and watch her today at my house. On the way home, Lilly sat hunched over the side of her carseat, peering at "Pay-Pay", and sang her songs all the way home! (songs including, ABCs, Popcorn Popping, Twinkle Twinkle, and she even counted all the way to 15 for Paisley several times.)
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Hisce Hot Springs Camping
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Lilly was a fish that didn't know how to swim at the pool. Nate couldn't keep ahold of her squirming and kicking to get off on her own (which is where the pink boat comes in handy). She absolutely loved it. And I'll tell you what I like... my new trailer!!! That's right! Couch, Bed, Toilet, Shower/Tub, stovetop, oven, microwave, A/C, TV/DVD, beautiful colors, and a big ol' awning on the side to keep us in the shade all day! I cannot tell you how nice it is to wake up camping at 7:00, turn on Dora for Lilly, throw some Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in the oven, empty my bladder (without having to put on shoes), and crawl back into bed! Oh baby! ....and yet, I'm sure we were the smallest, least pimped out 'outfit' on the grounds.... apparently, after a couple years, you start upgrading... :)
