Thursday, August 7, 2008

Camping at Payson Lakes

We had a fantastic camping trip to Payson Lakes over the weekend. The May family may recognize this "hotspot" just past the turnoff to the main lake. We roasted hot dogs, ate s'mores, whittled sticks, caught 5 rainbow trout in about 45 minutes, rode bikes/scooters to the ranger station and had such a fun time. Here are some pics...





Ben and the boys roasting hot dogs over the fire.











When asked about their favorite parts of the trip, Sean and Jason both mentioned sleeping in the trailer as one of them. I'm not sure it was Ben and my favorite part (Kyle kicks a lot), but for a 7+ month pregant mom, it sure beats a tent:)








Kyle reeled in his own rainbow trout, Sean reeled in 2 and Jason reeled in 2. Thanks to Ben for some sweet casting!








Here's one of Jason's prized fish...it's a whopper!








Sean and Jason both loved whittling with their pocketknives. Luckily, they both have all ten digits still intact.




This was taken before our trip, but I couldn't resist adding it here. Kyle found this plastic magnifying glass in the playroom, walked out the front door, came in the back door, went to the office and took a piece of paper from the cupboard, went back out the back door and tried to light a fire in the shade. Future boyscout? I think so! (Yes, we have HO insurance, but I'm not sure if we're covered in the case of a 2 year old starting the house on fire with a magnifying glass)



4 comments:

Shanna said...

oh my gosh! What fun you all looked like you had! Seriously... Erin I love Sean! I seriously haver a little crush on him. He is my favorite kid in class! He cracks me up. How are you feeling! I missed you at church. I told Ben that if you ever ever ever need anything please don't hesitate to call! I am hoping to bring you dinner this week. Honestly, I would bring dinner to you once a week until you deliver if you would like me too. Let me know and take me up on this offer!!! Love you!!!

Don and Amy Bennion said...

How did Kyle get that idea? Has he seen someone else do it? Your pictures have convinced me to get fishing gear when we get back. I grew up fishing (not camping, but driving to a lake from my grandparent's cabin) and I loved it. We've always wanted to get fishing gear, but just haven't done it. It looks like you guys have so much fun!
Amy

Shanna said...

Erin, I need to bring you dinner. I hope you are feeling well!!!

What's Cookin?? said...

I am bringing you dinner too!!! It will get me to cook :). Tonight we had refried beans and chips and cassidillas. So gourmet!! I love you tons and tons and hope you are doing as good as you say! You are either a lier or just super positive :)!