On Father's Day morning we went to church and headed out from there. Our first stop was at A&W for a bucket of chicken for lunch. We ate in the van since we had over an hour to drive before we got to the lake.
When we were almost to where we were going, there was a bit of a creek through the road... we slowed down and had a look at it and decided that it wasn't too deep to go through... with the van!!! I think we really need a 4X4 for these bush excursions! The water was a little deeper than we had expected it to be. It actually came up over the top of the running boards! The girls ooh-ed and aaah-ed about that!
We spent the day fishing and hanging around the fire just enjoying the quiet... well... it wasn't really quiet, there were lots of birds and creatures making lovely noises. It was so peaceful up there.
So here are some pictures from that day. They aren't the greatest quality... I probably didn't have the camera on the right setting... I don't use it often enough... I'm going to have to figure it out!
Janelle being goofy!
The bush that we parked in the middle of - next to the lake.
The sky through the trees.
Janelle fishing.
Lindsay peeking through the bushes.
Lindsay, Goldie and Janelle.... showing off her pepperoni stick.
Lindsay and I on the little 'dock'.
Lindsay found a dragonfly nymph. (we think)
Janelle fishing again.
Dad giving Janelle some pointers on the art of fishing.
Courtenay and Amanda in the canoe.
Shortly after we got there they headed out in search of firewood. This is what they came back with!!!
Lindsay and Janelle hanging out around the fire.
Linday being a goofy nut bar!! :oD
Janelle and Lindsay out in the canoeI guess I'm going to have to make a second post to get all the pictures in... one of the highlights of the day isn't even on here yet!!
ps...
we don't normally dress like the hillbillies that we look like in these pictures...the older girls are wearing some of their Dad's jackets, and grubbies.
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5 comments:
Great pictures Heather. Too funny you didn't think the water was as high as it was. At least it didn't die on you in the water!
I love all of these pictures. And what a beautiful spot. I would have been taking a tonne of pics too!
Absolutely wonderful photos (one or two scary though!! the face on the windscreen - ouch!!).
I just so luv the views really picturesque and how wonderful to see all the kids enjoy the outdoors - which is what it is all about.
Must admit I would be wondering if there were any bears around!!
What was the weather like? Here in Scotland we have had really constant rain every day (excluding Tuesday - sunny) and back to rain today!!
Thanks for showing your great 'Father's Day' photos and a day to remember for all of you too.
thanks everyone for the compliments glad you enjoyed the photos..
Peter... Janelle wanted me to take her picture(sliding down the window) as I sat in the van... she thought it was just hilarious!
HEY!
that was DEFINITELY a dragonfly nymph
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