Island Park Fun

Tuesday night we made the long trek to Grandma and Grandpa Grothe's house in Island Park. We've been having a great time - sight-seeing, bear searching, going in to the park, shopping, fishing, golfing, and hiking. We've been hard at play every day.

We did see a bear by chance yesterday after fihsing. We had just come up to the truck to grab some food and seek shelter from the thunder and lightening. Not more than 5 minutes passed and we spotted a big grizzly down in the very spot we had been fishing. We got out just in time. It was such a cool site to see. In all the years I've come to Yellowstone, I have NEVER seen a bear. Now I know they actually do exist in this area.

We had such a fun time, and it was a great last quick trip before Dakota heads back to school!

Best of Friends in Paradise

Somehow after 17 years, Greg finally got me fishing. My first time actually wasn't too bad. There certainly is a technique to it - one I won't perfect any time soon. It was kind-of nice though going off just the two of us and having my own private lesson. I'm glad Kris caught a few pics of us. The kids had a great time playing. It was a fun day in Paradise and hopefully we'll be going back!

Fishing in Paradise

Fishin' at Battlecreek Park

Pleasant Grove's Strawberry Days is this week. We got a late start this morning and didn't get to Battlecreek Park until 11. The fishing was over. I guess they let kids fish along the side of the manmade pond/fishing hole from 9 - 11 a.m. That would have been fun to see. At 11 a.m. they had to put the poles away, and the kids were able to run around in the pond and try to catch the remaining fish with their hands or with nets. Dakota and Rylan worked together - patiently trying to find a fish. No luck. That didn't stop them from trying though. Next year we'll see if Daddy can take off the morning and take Kota fishing and catch a real live fish!