Emma's First Catch!

Well, we're back from a great visit with Nanny and Pawpaw! And we did lots of fun things. One of the most fun though, was taking Emma on her first fishing trip! PawPaw bought her a little rod'n'reel and she practiced and practiced. By the time this day arrived, she was ready! And we all had an absolute blast! It was so much fun watching her do this all on her own. She's growing up so fast and is at such a fun age. We've been able to enjoy so many different things so far this summer! After leaving the bait and tackle shop where we bought some yummy crickets, we headed off to the pond at PawPaw's hunting club. (No, Emma did not drive the truck the entire way, just on the bumpy back roads to the pond!)

Emma got an up close and personal look at those crickets! She didn't get up enough courage to stick her hand inside the bucket though! I can't blame her, yuck!

Now for the waiting part! Pawpaw and Emma had been practicing for this day. She was already a pro at throwing out the bait!

Baiting some more!



Ta Dah! Emma's first catch! A little brim! She was soooo excited! Just look at her little face! What fun!




PawPaw showed her just the right way to hold the fish, so that it's fin would not cut her. She did such a good job and was so brave! A pro fishermen already!