A Day in PA!

Most of the time Saturday is the day when alarm clocks get shut off and sleeping in is allowed.  But not this past Saturday. Our day started bright and early at 5:30 A.M. We jumped into clothes, hurried with the hair combing, and gulped down breakfast.  Being that it was cold at 32* we bundled up into mud boots, hats, and coats, and with our fishing gear headed down the old rail-road tracks to the ole' fishing hole.  In spite of the chill in the air it was perfect. No rain, no wind. Just perfect conditions for the first day of trout.

Since the season didn't start until 8:00 A.M. we had plenty of time to find a spot and just sit and enjoy nature.  Since that area had gotten quite a bit of rain couple days before the streams were at a good level. Sitting there next to the rushing water, rippling its way over the rocks is fascinating to watch and hear.  

At 8:00 A.M. sharp we cast our lines into the current and excitement began as people all along the shore started pulling in the fish.  Some were using spinners, a few using grubs, and others night-crawlers. Even though my hubby hadn't been able to do this type of fishing in 10 years he said it was like riding a bike, you never forget.  

It's a bit weird to be called a "Tourist", I was born and raised here my entire life up until 9 years ago. What are they thinking calling me a "Tourist". Oh well, life goes on :(

The very 1st catch of the day.  Talk about exciting!  The day turned out to be a huge success - 31 fish were kept, several thrown back.  Looking forward to some future fish fries with all those yummy morsels.

Two catches into the day and this was my big landing @ 14" What a blast!

Hubby's exciting catch at 20"

First mess at the beginning of the day - took us around 2 hours to catch all of these. In case you are wondering how we can catch 31, there was several of us. :)

Here fishy fishy...

We are back from the mountainous beauty of PA to the flat prairie of OH and life continues on. The kids are enjoying Spring break all this week.  Glad for beautiful weather so I can boot them outside :) :)

Hope you've enjoyed a little taste of our fishing trip.  Until next time, have a great day!!

Go West Young Man, Go West...

Or in our case Go West Young Family, Go West :)

Sitting on our plane at the Pittsburgh Airport waiting to leave.

Something about being above the clouds always makes me think of Heaven. The 2nd time I ever flew I was 4 or 5 years old.  I remember leaning over and asking my oldest brother if we would be able to see Heaven while up there :)  I was a little disappointed that I wouldn't.

The town of our 1st and most important destination - Lake Havasu City, Arizona.  And after 6.5 hours of travelling that was a welcome site.

Don't you just love those mountains? I sure do!!

The reason for our trip West - a surprise birthday party for my Mom :)

While out there I enjoyed fresh grapefruit from her backyard.

And my first homegrown tomato of the year - man was it delish!!

Up-close and personal with the Palm trees.

Proof that my Mom must have the greenest green thumb on the planet. Only she can take a desert yard and turn it into an oasis.

I sat back here every chance I got, just soaking in the beauty and the warm sun. Ah, did that ever feel good!

A fun pit-stop while en-route to Williams, Arizona.

One of the West's uniqueness is you never know what you will see along the way. Lots of history which I love.

One of the greatest places of the West - The Grand Canyon

Her awesomeness a forever mystery to mankind but not to God her Creator.

Do you see anything?

Yo dude! Whatcha lookin at?

We even got to experience some of the beauty in Sedona, Arizona.

I never knew Arizona contained such beauty.  Sedona makes me think I could live there :)

The San Francisco Mountain Peaks 

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.  Psalm 121:1-2

Now you know (if you were wondering) where I have been for the last several days.  It was wonderful to get away and experience different scenery.  But as always, it's good to be back home :)