Fishin' in February!

Karley and Weston recently decided it was time for Hazen's first fishing trip, so we headed for the Missouri River.  The wind had been blowing in Bozeman more than usual, so we thought this would be a good "getaway."  We packed up and headed out of town for a little fishing and then hoping to stop in on a few friends that live in Helena. 

The fishing was great.  When Hyat lands 5 fish in just over an hour - we will not complain.  Once Buck found the "sweet spot" he helped Hyat reel in his first 3 fish of the day.  When they started catching fish, I had decided to walk downstream with Embrie in the pack.  I would get about 25 yards away and they would hook another one, so I would "run" back up to take pictures or video only to head off and have it all happen again.  Since Hyat had out-caught Weston (3-0), they shared the sweet spot with him.  But per "Father Rules" Weston, had to let Hyat land the fish (its practice for when Hazen is big enough)!  Hyat counted two more with Weston!  Embrie had a blast landing in the mud and throwing rocks.  By this summer, Hyat is going to have some competition for that rod when it is bent over!

Getting ready to head out.  Hyat is in charge of the rod!

Settling in while dad gets ready to catch fish...

Buck getting setting up.

Muddy butt... took Embrie about 2 seconds to find
the mud!

Buck supervising Hyat's reeling... I think this is fish #3!

Embrie enjoying being outside.

Karley packing baby Pea and being a pretty mama!

Embrie being cheeky.

Buck hanging with Embrie while Weston fishes the "sweet spot"

Sweet girl.

Weston helping Hyat land another fish - per the "Father rules"

Sweet Baby Hazen (a/k/a Baby Pea)

Love this little guy.

Three of my favorite people hanging out waiting for more fish.

Love her.

Heading back to the truck for lunch.

Lunchtime!

After fishing we headed into Helena to see friends Mary and Matt and their sweet kiddos Kennedy and Cameron.  Kennedy and Hyat LOVE each other and really enjoy playing together.  Cameron is a delightful little boy.  However, I really should have gotten a picture of him and Embrie together... He is 6 months old compared to Embrie being 18 months old and they are almost the same size! Really unbelievable!  They are sweet kids and loved seeing our friends - Mary and Matt always make us laugh!  When in Helena we have to get ice cream at the Big Dipper.

Sweet Cameron!

Embrie got her own ice cream, so I wouldn't have to share!

Kennedy diving into her ice cream... well, polishing it off. 

Kennedy and Hyat showing off their ice cream cones!

Embrie entering a sugar-coma!

Loving it...