The Simple Scents of Life

My Papa (and it's pronounced Paw-paw...not, papa, or poppa...it's a Southern thing... :)) is a long time fisherman. While my grandparents were in town, Papa brought out the new fishing rods and poles he bought for us. He actually made a few trips to the store to pick up new lures and lines and other fishing things. The kids were out on the dock almost every day catching things and throwing the fishies back, until we found out it was safe to eat the stuff in the lake. So, now it was time to catch dinner. I spent three days out there trying to catch a fish, and no matter what lure I used, no matter how I brought the line it, I never got one bite! A few quick nibbles, but no bites. And then, on the last day...well, there's a picture below. Meanwhile, enjoy the pictures from our fishing adventure! If you're ever coming over and want to fish, just let us know!

Gone fishin'.

Papa shows Caleb which lures to use at this time of year.

An aggressive fisherman.

Caleb caught a bass! Ain't he a beauty?

The poor little guy didn't catch anything...maybe if he wouldn't stomp on the dock he might do better. :)

Expert fisher Em watches William fish.

The expert fisherman gives some pointers to Abby.

Papa helps Grace unhook her catch...

Now she doesn't look too thrilled about touching that fish. :)

Little ladies fishing. It was really chilly that morning.

Big sister, little sister.

"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the...lake?"

My country bumpkin.

William took us all around the world on our "boat." At one point he said he didn't know how to get to New Zealand, so he ran back to the house to get a map. The blank sheet of paper he is holding is it! When I asked him who gave it to him, he replied with a thick drawl, "Myself." :)

The little man takes us on another trip...Cumberland is what he said!

Dad came out to fish too. Doesn't he look like a pro?

Do you think I scared the fish away?

The mothers sat inside looking at keepsakes from mom's childhood.

Yes, I caught a fish, and yes I held it by the mouth...I'll be a country girl in no time! *cough* :)
Thanks to lil' Em for taking the picture!

Abby and her bass.

Papa showing Caleb how to clean and whatever else you do to your fish.
Dinner is in the refrigerator...now we just need a recipe for bass. :)

Fishing wears William out...an afternoon nap is always a good thing!
Baseball pictures are next...I think! :)