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My boys have gone fishing several times since they were little, but never have caught anything, but that all changed over the Father’s Day weekend. You see Kevin took Thursday off and took the boys to the lake really early in the morning. They fished from 5:30 am until about 11 am with no avail. They decided to go out again on Friday morning and started around 5 am with still no fish to be had.

We had decided if they could find a good spot we’d stay the weekend and that’s exactly what we did. They found the perfect spot so we were there for the weekend. They fished on and off on Friday afternoon, then again on Saturday morning and part of the afternoon again. Still there were no fish for them to catch. At this point they were pretty sure there was on three fish in the lake. LOL

Saturday evening rolled around and things were about to change and it was definitely for the better. We were told the best time to fish was in the late night hours, so we decided to give it a try. Shortly before midnight this is what happened.

Shortly after midnight, this is what happened.

So as you can see it all paid off and the boys were able to get their fish. Here are the details.

Chris named his fish Richard. He weighed in at 16 oz and he was 1 foot, 6 inches.

Josh named his fish Billy Bob. He weighed in at 14 ½ oz and he was 1 foot, 2 inches.

The boys were so happy that they were able to catch the fish. They followed the entire process to the end and were happy to do it.

I’ll tell you what, Kevin and I are so proud of our boys. They wanted to catch a fish so bad and it was awesome to watch it happen.

Here are some more pictures of our Father’s Day weekend camping adventure.

This is a picture of Kevin and the boys fishing on Friday evening.

This is Chris fishing on Friday morning.

This is Josh fishing on Friday morning.

This is a view from our tent on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday was the first full day in Vegas and it was full of wonderful things to see and do. We didn’t get up too early but early enough. LOL

The first thing we did was get on the bus and we took it down towards the end of the strip where we got off and walked approximately six blocks to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, otherwise known as Pawn Stars. We went there hoping to see the stars of the show; Old Man, Rick, Big Haws, and Chumlee. Unfortunately they only work during the week so we were not able to see and meet them.

It was an awesome feeling being in a store that is famous and on TV. We each purchased a shirt from the show and we took pictures of some things we saw in the shop that have been on the show. Those pictures are at the bottom of this post.

After our visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop we took the bus back down the strip and started walking again. We saw Treasure Island, the Blue Man Group statues, and we went into the Venetian. In the Venetian we saw a live statue and we had Italian icecream (Gelato). We made several stops in shops along the way.

To end our afternoon we did a CSI experience. Needless to say that was awesome. We chose crime scene number one which took place in a living room. We saw a sofa, an entertainment stand, a coffee table, and a car that had driven through the house. We went through different stations trying to decide who killed the man in the car. It was a fun and educational experience and it’s one I’m VERY glad we did.

Our evening ended at the Rain Forest Café’ and it was the best food. The boys have never been there so the entire experience was wonderful and one we thoroughly enjoyed. We walked around a little more and then went back to the hotel. The boys road the roller coaster in Circus Circus and we walked around the AdventureDome a little more.

Saturday was a very good day and one we really enjoyed. It was nice to see all the things Vegas has to offer and see the looks the boys had with the different things we saw. Here are more pictures for you to enjoy.

Our Vegas trip was last week and we had such a great time. The boys loved every aspect of it which made it even better. We left on Friday evening and we all had the day off to prepare for the trip. Kevin and I did some grocery shopping in the morning, we ran a few errands in the afternoon, and then we sat and waiting for 2:30 to come so we could leave for the airport.

The boys were so excited and they were ready to go, but we still had to wait. When the time came to go they were even more excited. We went to the airport and had to wait again. LOL Our flight was delayed by 30 minutes which made matters worse, but we still made it.

Once we were on the plane the fun would begin. Neither of the boys had flown before so this was a new experience for them. Josh flew with Kevin and Chris flew with me. I don’t really do well with the take offs and landings so we thought it would be best to do it that way. Needless to say that was a good choice to make. Josh felt sick from the time we taxied down the run way until we were leveled out and well on our way. He felt the same way again when we prepared for landing.

When we arrived in Vegas the boys were more than excited. We checked into our room and immediately went back out. We walked down the strip to a burger joint for burgers and fries. That was a long walk since we knew exactly where we wanted to go. Once we were done with dinner we went back to Circus Circus and walked around the Adventure Dome. That was a lot of fun as well.

Here are some pictures we took that night. Make sure you come back tomorrow for Saturday’s adventures during our trip.

Last night we went to a Wyoming Calvary game and needless to say it was one that we enjoyed thoroughly. The game itself was exciting to say the least. The Cav’s usually have multiple scores by the end of the 1st quarter, but that was not the case last night. They started out struggling to score and the end of the 1st quarter left a score of seven for the Cav’s and six for the other team.

Chris really enjoys going to the games and he enjoys working them even more. He spent the majority of the last season cleaning the locker rooms after the game. Now most of you would think this is a terrible job for a 14 year old (at the time), but he really enjoyed it. It made him feel like he was a part of the team and he was able to spend time with the players. He felt important and they got to know him at the same time.

Well this season is no different. The first game (last week) he cleaned the locker rooms and really enjoyed it. This game he was able to run the flags on the field, throw out prizes to the crowd, and clean the locker rooms. Last night was an awesome night for Chris and one I’m sure he won’t forget for a long time. Below are a few pictures and a video.

Chris is the one in white by the blue dasherboard.

Chris is the one in right at the lower middle area.

Chris starts out on the right side of the picture and moves to the left.

Day three of the tournament was the end of the road for all of the teams involved. Josh’s team was playing for 1st or 2nd place when they played today. They played a very good game. They had a lot of good shots, good plays, and they had a lot of fun. In the end they came out in 2nd place.

It was fun to watch and it was wonderful to see Josh play. He’s improved so much this year and he’s had such a good time. He loves to play basketball and it showed with the scores he’s made, the rebounds, and the assists. All of which helped lead his team to the top where they placed 2nd in the city. It was an awesome season and one I’m so glad I got to see.

Now we’re off and running with track and he’s just as excited to participate in this sport. He in the beginning stages of track so he doesn’t know what he will do, but he’ll decide soon. His first meet in next Saturday and I can’t wait to watch him do is events. So here we go again.

Today was day two of the tournament and it was a wonderful end to the day. Josh’s team won and they are headed to the championship game. They play tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 pm. This game will determine 1st and 2nd place.

Josh has had a wonderful season and we’re so proud of him. He’s made scores, he’s assisted in scores and steals, and he’s rebounded. He’s learned so much since the season started and it’s been amazing to watch. He’s grown up and he’s picked up on plays that are brand new to him.

Tomorrow is the day they’ve worked so hard for, tomorrow is the day they’ve been waiting for since February. Tomorrow is the end of the season and it will be sad, but at the same time it will be happy because they’ll know they’ve worked their hardest to get to where they are and it’s all paying off.

So tonight I want to say congratulations to the Centennial #1 “B” team. You guys have worked hard and it shows. We’re looking forward to the championship game and we can’t wait for the game.

Today was Josh’s first tournament game. The tournament starts out as a single elimination and then goes to a double if you win the first game.

Josh’s team ended the regular season with a record of 5 and 1. Not bad at all. Each of the games were very close and ranged from a win by two to a win by seven and then a loss of five. It was a wonderful regular season.

Now we’re in the tournament and it’s off to a great start. Josh’s team won tonight’s game and they’re moving on to the next game. It will be played on Thursday and we’re very excited to go.

Here are a few pictures from the regular season.

I’m thankful it’s Friday as it’s been a long week. I’m looking forward to this evening though. We’re going to the Cav’s game. The Cav’s are the indoor football team for Casper and they are so much fun to watch.

The games are very fast paced and exciting. They really get the crowd involved and that makes it even more fun. The boys enjoy going because they throw things into the stands and they enjoy trying to catch them.

Some people may not think this is a good way to spend quality time together as a family, but it is for us. We need to do what we can to spend time with our boys and if football games are it then that’s what we do. We enjoy cheering on the team and being together.

I’m not sure what the weekend will bring, but the weather on Saturday is supposed to be really nice. It’s supposed to be in the upper 60’s and possibly 70. Yay! Bring on the nice weather. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Chris today is your birthday and we’re so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. Today you are 15 years old and we can’t believe the time has come. We still remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. Now you may think that’s silly but it’s so true. We will remember that day forever. It was special and we were excited to see you and hold you.

You know my special story and it’s one I remind you about every year. I was the first great grandchild born on my dad’s side of the family. I happened to be born on my great grandmother’s birthday and that was so special. When you came along you were the first great grandchild to my dad’s mom and once again the tradition carried on and you were born on her birthday. That’s special to me as well.

Now you’re in high school, you have good grades, you’re on the football team, and you’re turning into a wonderful young man. We love spending time with you, watching you play sports, and now we get to add one more thing to the list of things we’re privileged to watch you do and that would be driving. We know you’ll be a good driver and we can’t wait to have you drive us around town.

Chris, dad and I love you so much and we’re so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished. We look forward to the coming years, watching you play football and everything else you plan to do. We look forward to your driving years as well. We’re proud of you and we love you buddy. Happy Birthday!!

Today is Super Bowl Sunday and we’ll have a celebration at church this morning. After service we have a cake auction and then a chili dinner. This has been something we’ve done for a number of years and it’s a lot of fun.

The cake auction is the most fun. People in the congregation bring home made cakes to church and we pay ridicules prices for these cakes. This is the time when people donate to the youth group and children’s church. Some of these cakes will go for several hundred dollars.

The chili dinner is a great time to fellowship with others and eat great food. We have all the fixins including cheese, onions, Frito’s, and salad to number a few. There are so many different types of chili that people bring and it’s all great.

Chris decided he wanted to make the cake we’d take this year. So we let him have full run of the cake and he had fun. The cake turned out wonderfully and I’ve included a picture of it below.