Country Life with the Clarks

Fishing...To tell you the truth, I always have thought it is a true waste of everyone's time. But, I can now honestly say that it is one of the most relaxing things you can do. I have never had a fishing license until this year. I decided to get me a license for one simple reason... THE KIDS. I figured that way when we were out at the reservoir, Mike could actually fish and I could help the kids. Well, of course Mike was so excited that I got my license that he went and bought me my own special PINK fishing pole. How could I resist that?We went out on the boat for the first time with one of Mike's friends from work (Mike, Kenzie, & I) and after about 15 minutes of casting and reeling, Kenzie caught her first fish. Since then, she has been addicted. I caught my first fish shortly after and I also have become rather addicted to the whole fishing scene. We try to go as a family quite often.My mom and dad showed up yesterday and we went up to the Narrows and the boys (Mike, Bradey, & Dad) all fished while we girls hung out in the shade. Bradey is an excellent little fisherman! I'm not sure how, but he has this way of catching all the fish and not leaving any for the rest of us. Dad caught the only fish yesterday and it would have made good bait to actually catch him a bigger fish... ha ha. When he reeled it in, he was so excited because he finally got a bite and when he pulled it out of the water, it was about a 4 inch long bass. Bradey hollared out "Grandpa, you caught a MIDGET BASS!" My dad nearly fell in the water from laughing as did the rest of us. It was just so funny...but at least he caught one :-)Anyway, well Mike and I sent the kids home with my parents last night--THANKS GUYS!!-- So, we took advantage of being alone for the second night in a row and we went up to Condie Reservoir with our boat and we went fishing. It is so nice and relaxing to go out in the peace and quiet and enjoy our time together. We were out there for three and a half hours and I caught me a fish. Poor Mike...didn't. Ha Ha!! We did take a few seconds out of our casting and reeling...casting and reeling...casting and reeling... to snap a few pics with Mike's phone. We were laughing so hard for who knows what reason so they're quite the pictures. But it was great!!! Times spent alone without kids are few and far between for us so these will always be cherished times.I'll do my best to keep ya'll updated on all of our upcoming fishing excursions.