When they grow up...

When asked right now, this is what the kids want to do when they grow up:

Alli (at 4 1/2 yrs)
-Artist
-squirrel watcher
-bird watcher
-killer whale trainer
-babysitter

While this is a long list, I have assured her that I am pretty sure she can accomplish some of these simultaneously (especially before killer whale trainer was added to the list after a recent visit to Sea World). I mean who doesn't love a good squirrel painting?

TJ's list is much shorter, but maybe a little harder to accomplish...

TJ (at 3 yrs)
-Spiderman
-Scooby Doo

Looks like we may need to have a talk about earning potential before they grow up :-)

Fishing on Medina Lake

A family fishing and boating day on Lake Medina back in October...

That tree line is the normal lake level. This summer's drought was really rough. We've never seen the lake this low before, but are hoping it will be back up next summer after a wet winter and spring.

He's really getting the hang of it except that he keeps thinking he caught a fish when he sees his lure approaching the boat. Fishing with a lure is new- really cute.

Alli didn't hold an interest in fishing quite as long as TJ did, but she still really enjoyed the whole experience. They both wanted to stay on the boat the whole day and were not very happy when it was time to go. I just love days like these!

TJ after a long day of fishing. What a rough life. There's nothing like a good nap on the boat- I know 'cause I've done it more than a few times after early morning fishing :-) The warm sun, the gentle rocking, a nice breeze- it's just perfect.

Gymnastics

Alli has been wanting to take gymnastics class for a while and I finally got around to signing her up for a free trial class to try it out. I decided to let TJ try it too so I wouldn't have to entertain him while she was in class. They both did so good and had a lot of fun. And I was more impressed with the class than I thought I would be. I am definitely going to sign Alli up for classes and I would really love for TJ to do it too (mainly so I don't have to figure out how to occupy him while she is in class), but not sure Dwaine is on board for that.