Father's Day and Fishing

Olivia and Ethan have been blessed with an amazing Daddy and me with an incredible husband. Scott is patient with all of us, a trait I try to emulate. He adores his children and is always building up their self esteem by not only telling them that he loves them, but what he loves about them. He is a hands-on Dad in every way. He gives them his attention and listens intently as they tell him about their day or a detailed made up story they concocted (ehem Ethan). He reads to them every night, often the same long book. He plays with them every day and takes them on exciting adventures in our own backyard and elsewhere. He teaches them new things and is the best at just having FUN with them! To Olivia Scott is a Knight in shining armor, her Prince Charming, her Hero. To Ethan Scott is Strength, an Adventurer, who he wants to be when he grows up, his Hero. To me Scott is my Best Friend, my Prince, my Hero. We appreciate all of his hard work. He is an incredible role model. We are so grateful to God for blessing us with Scott.

Recently Scott took the kids fishing for the first time. It was so much fun! We went out to the Laug Pond and dug up worms. Mike had put about 50 blue gill in the pond. Olivia brought her new Princess fishing pole that Grandpa and Grandma gave her for her birthday. Ethan was excited to use Daddy's old Mickey Mouse tackle box. The fish were so funny. When we'd splash the water a bit they would come closer to take a look! They were super easy to catch because they were apparently hungry or haven't figured out the whole being caught thing yet. The kids were a little hesitant. Olivia wasn't sure what exactly was in the water - who could blame her. Ethan really wanted to throw rocks - his favorite thing to do at the pond. We took pictures of Daddy holding the smallest fish and I am pretty sure I caught the biggest one but no one took my picture. Everyone had so much fun that Daddy took the kids back the next day and they were much braver than the first time. Scott said Olivia even touched a fish and held a worm! These are big steps for our cautious one. Ethan continued to wipe rocks into the pond. I think he'll be very excited about getting his very own fishing pole for his birthday!
Worms!

















Look Mommy I'm fishing!














Daddy and the little guy. It's only fair to mention that he did catch much bigger fish.
















Catch and release.

Scott and the kids also recently planted a new (old) tree in our yard. Scott is so good at tree care I am sure it will blossom in no time! Oh how Ethan loves shovels and digging.