The big one that didn't get away....

So should have posted this at the beginning of August-- but it was stuck on Travis' phone. Tell got to go halibut fishing for his birthday --- and they did pretty well. They caught a number of halibut -- but this was what Tell has been waiting for.... it was about 150lbs. Tell needed our friend Phil to help hold it up for the pic. The shrimp he hand caught for me were pretty good too! Congratulations Tell and Happy birthday baby!

The two year old Tivi Bug

Tivi has been Two for a bit- her birthday is the end of July...... Tell and Tivi have birthdays 2 days apart... We celebrated with two cakes and actually did it twice as Tess, Tru and Tayjha were gone for Youth Conference and Camp up in Juneau on the actual birthdays. Anyways... Here she is -- not dressed for the day- she had snuck out to the tramp... it is one of her favorite places to be. The TWO year old!!! Wow how the time has flown.... Tivi is jabbering all over the place. She has her pet names for everyone, caring on animated conversations... if you listen closely you can get the jist of it. She and is quite the little drama queen. Now that the kids are in school Tivi and I get to spend much more time- just the two of us.....I love reading to her and playing her little games. She loves outside-- finding puddles and picking veggies in the greenhouse that aren't quite ripe yet... (Hence the need to have fried green tomatoes yesterday for lunch).

Reaping some harvest.....

WE have been learning a ton in our greenhouse this year. This is our first harvested tomato and cucumber.... Yippeeee! Tru mainly likes eating the food from the greenhouse.... Tell shows a bit more interest - Titus to.... Tayjha and Tessica are out there everyday. Tivi likes going out too--- but we have to watch her cause she is not to be trusted.....If she likes it she will pick it - regardless if it is ready or not.

Glasses and Waffles

Breakfast is always great if you've got a pair of potato head glasses and a plate of waffles.

A day of fishing.....

I thought I would post some pictures that Tayjha took yesterday....Travis took Tayjha, Tru, Tell and Titus out for a day of fishing..... It ended up being from 8 on the morning till 11 at night. Travis said they would have fished forever---- they didn't want to quit when he told them it was time to stop. They met some friends up there and did a lot of fishing. I sent the camera-- and because Tayjha was there--- I actually got to see some shots-- thanks Girl! Hope you enjoy the day.......I know they did... They all arrived home tired but happy and content from a full day with their dad.

1. Whale Pass

2. There are fish in there...now how to catch them......

3. Getting everyone lined up and picking their spots......

In his element.........

If you look closely you can see a man.... a happy man.... a man who loves where he is....... a man who is happy to be out in the woods.........a man fishing with his kids..............I am glad to be here ..... in a place that is SO perfect for him.........a place that makes him happy.............That makes me happy too!

Checking the troops......

Travis is going up the bank checking all the troops....he is teaching them well. Though I may be biased.... they always seem to do well and come home with their limit. They all LOVE to fish and would choose to fish over eating, sleeping and definitely work (especially mom's list).