While on vacation a few weeks ago Grandpa took the boys fishing at a nearby pond in New Hampshire. Of course grandma, mommy, and daddy came too! Both the boys loved being with nature and learning how to fish.
It was fun to watch their different reactions to the entire process. Xander, the cautions soul, observed Grandpa put the worm on the hook and cast his line. When Grandpa caught a fish X stood back, refusing to touch it.
Noah, my little daredevil, probably would have grabbed the worm and put it in his mouth if I let him. He touched the fish that Grandpa caught and squealed with delight when he watched it swim away. Grandma practically had to hog tie him at times, as he wanted to jump into the chilly water.
Xander loved using his new Batman Fishing Rod (2-Feet 6-Inch)
Grandpa also brought his kayak fishing. Adrian and Noah went out for a ride but Xander was not at all interested- maybe next year! We purchased life jackets for the boys the morning of our fishing adventures. When shopping for life jackets for smaller children, be sure to get one with a neck cradle. We purchased the Stohlquist Infant/Toddler Life Jacket and it fit great.
Surprisingly I enjoyed myself as much as the boys did. I love introducing them to new activities and enjoying family time. The pond was gorgeous and the weather perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end our vacation.
Linking up to Essence of Now, Life Rearranged, This or That Thursday, Favorite Photo Friday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Foto Friday, Fabulous Friday Challenge, Photo Friday, and Look Whooooo’s Snapping.
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Fun! I love seeing families outdoors. We took our kids kayaking this summer which they enjoyed although neither one wanted to fish.
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So many great photos. Glad your boys had a good time. That place looks just beautiful…
What great “guy time”!!! I think it’s great to teach them to fish at that age.
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Ah what nice memories! Lovely photos!
Thanks for sharing with Foto Friday!
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Sweet photos! Looks like a really fun day in a beautiful place!
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I love this. Just kids, playing outside. Which is exactly how I like to see them!
These pictures are lovely. But the memories are amazing!
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Fishing is SO much fun. Not for me, but for the Dudes, totally!
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Oh, how fun! You’re making some seriously good memories there!
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Great shots and a wonderful moment remembered! Thanks for linking up.
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October 8, 2012 at 4:37 PM
I can’t wait to take my boys fishing together. And Little Noah in his life jacket is too cute. Also, love Xander’s Batman fishing pole, he chose a great superhero.
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