Saturday, October 10, 2009

More Paunsegaunt

Kylie caught this out of the little stream running around our camp site. She was so happy! She is usually the one that can't catch a fish. Everyone around her can be reeling them in, but those fish seem to sense Kylie's presence and swim to another line when she drops her pole in the water. It was an excellent moment!!

Part of the reason we return to King's year after year, is for the critters. In the past we have made them pets, only to be annoyed over the amount of crickets the little horny toads can pack away. Now it is an experience enjoyed only in the wild.
Our camp site was heavenly! ( Despite the fact that we lost Mom for a day. ) She didn't expect us to camp so far south. While we were frantically searching the area for her dead body, and calling siblings to hear if she had wrecked en route; she was patiently waiting on the side of the road, watching the birds, and fully expecting that sooner or later we would drive by.
THAT'S SOooo MOM!
Kylie and Kobe loved playing in the stream. They netted hundreds of little fingerlings and spent many hours of enjoyment wading and swimming. The weather was fantastic and the company was even better. We really enjoyed taking Keith, the Prestons, and Mom. One thing I love about my Mom is her ability to enjoy whatever place she is in. She is always cheerful and loving, easy company, and kind and generous with her time and attention to us, and the grandchildren. She is the best! I truly admire her.

One of the best parts about camping is spending time with your own family. Ty and I seem to get along the best when we are in the outdoors...sort of like ying and yang or cheese and crackers.










1 comment:

Maren said...

I love Mom! And you nailed it exactly. She always makes you feel like what you are doing together is the exact thing she'd choose if she could choose anything at all. I really love that about her. You guys are such happy campers. I need to get inspired in that area...our last attempt was a miserable failure; emphasis on the MISERABLE.