Charles birthday

Flaming Gorge...
Aaron, his dad, his brother Ira and Charles got to go to Flaming gorge again this summer to go on another guided fishing trip. Last year just the boys went and Aaron was convinced that they didn't need to buy their groceries because there was a Walmart in manila( which is the town right outside of Flaming gorge) I think that was one of the most expensive trips Aaron ever took( because he is such a frugal jew hee hee)

This year, Emily, the kids and I came along for the ride. We all went to the camp ground and Emily and I pretty much told the boys that we would feed them when they came in from the lake and fish.WE set up the tents and cooked the meals. The boys had a good time being out on the lake and fishing. They went out with thw Guide from 5 am to 12.



This was the picture that woke me up. Aaron text me his monster. Isn't it huge?! It was 41 inches and 37 pounds

Charles was so proud to catch a Kokeni( I know I spelled it wrong)Salmon. What a happy little kids he was. to go fishing with his dad, uncle and Grandpa!

Here is Charlie with a beauty as well. I don't remember how big any of these fish were. But I do remember seeing them in real life, they looked massive.

Ira's big fish, He was pretty excited about it too.

Charles was feeling the affects tof the early morning on the boat. He took a little snooze/siesta to re charge himself so he would be ready for some more playing when he got back.

The official count...7. 4 proud individuals that went out as boys and came back as men :)

Aaron and Charlie assumed the position, they know it well too. When it comes to cleaning and fileting the fish, they let Ira handle that because he is an expert.

Ira takes great pride in his work as a fish filet king. He worked for 2 1/2 hours de-boning and filet the catch of the day.

Charlie took this picture of me. I had tinfoil dinners in the fire and I was fanning the coals with my bohemith spatula that I LOVE. I think he got a good chuckle out of the whole scene before him( and who am I kidding, it was pretty redneck)

 Here is this Front view of the Redneck fanning. Hey I am resourceful what can I say :)

My three precious gift from heaven. Emily stole them away and played with charlies new camera a little bit. and this is one of the best pictures that I found...



And here is what they learned to do when there is an Air raid siren. Duck and cover boys. Duck and Cover...

Emily and I had such fun that weekend. It really was just time to sit and chat and laugh ALOT!!!
 And get TONS of Ice and at least a soda a day from the fountain drinks at the marina

Kyah loves to take pictures. And this is one of the coolest that she took. Kiddos chilling with the aunt. I am so glad that I got to go with Aaron to Flaming Gorge. I hope that we can make it a frequent summer vacation.