Lake Greeson

We are back to the land of WiFi after a nice little break from communication.  The little monster loved all of the fishing.  He hated to sleep at night because he might miss a catch.  Other than him and my brother complaining about food and fishing, it was a nice, remote little trip.  Slightly hot, but not near as bad as last year. We may have not had internet access, but we did have air conditioning. The greatest invention ever made.

 There were a few more campers than last year.  Including a very large family with a naked little boy running around every morning.  Even with the large family next to us, it was very quiet. There were loads of birds around the water.  We found a couple of huge raccoons along with a cute little deer running up a hill on a small island.  The little guy found a few tiny little turtles and a little water snake of some kind. 

The last night there we had a marathon of Ice Age movies.  Other than that, we stayed on the water from six in the morning to right after dark.  We came off of the water to eat and nap during the hottest part of the day. My poor brother ended up with a nice sun burn on his back.  A back that sees sunlight maybe every three years or so.  It was bad, but that is what happens when you do not listen to your older sister.  Maybe one day he will figure out that I am actually on his side and want to prevent things like this from occurring to him. I doubt he will ever figure that out.  He has been ignoring me for 27 years.  I do not think that will change any time soon.

The little monster is rested up after a few days at home with rest.  I still need more rest.  Maybe tonight I can catch up.  The yard is mowed, clothes are unpacked, washed and put away with everything else we loaded up for our trip.  Lake Greeson is amazing if you are looking for great fishing, a little down time, or to play in clear water. 

The Lake

A weekend of fun at a nearby lake had the little monster completely happy and tired.  He enjoyed all of the traditional camping stuff like fishing, tubing and campfires with s'mores. He took a few toys like his toy truck with boat, trailer and play fishing gear complete with little plastic fish.  Now we are at home taking meds for a cough and stuffy nose. 

 One afternoon riding around on the water.

 Waiting very impatiently for his Uncle to cook lunch (I have an amazing hush puppy recipe I need to post soon) so he could eat then get back to what he loves.

 His surprise tubing. He loved, but was ready to catch a few fish.

Finally, caught his own and stopped his complaining. Well at least for a little while. Then he was just too tired for anything but enjoyed it too much to quit.

So we bribed him with more chocolate, fish and ice cream.  He did not make the ice cream he was out until just a few hours ago.

Hopefully, we gave him a few more fun memories.  I will check on the garden today since he is so snotty.  He will fight me over it, but I think he needs a little more rest so he can get over this junk sooner and back out there with me in the garden.  This is nothing new.  Every year he will get sick at Christmas or during the first week of summer break from school.  At least relaxing is one of my favorite things to do and he loves to snuggle when he does not feel well.  Bonus!!

This will give us time to plan out next water adventure. We are thinking of a float trip in North Arkansas.  I think he would love the mountains and riding in a canoe would make him super happy.  What are your plans for the summer?  Any ideas for me and the little monster?

Fishing

Finally the start of the first fishing week of the year for us.  This is the beginning of one of the two weeks my brother and I actually completely get along with no fighting at all.  We are usually pretty close but we disagree on a few things.  This week we will not and a week next month will be the same.  It has been this way for years during our annual fishing trips.  I am waiting for him to wake up now so we can begin our brother/sister bonding for the day and maybe find a few fish while we are telling stories about complete idiots. 

This weekend turned out great. The little monster got to do his two favorite things: catch fish and eat them.  He even caught a long nose gar that he proceeded to ride like an alligator.  I think he has watched too much tv. 

 my brothers baby bass

 my colorful little guy

 my large pink bream

Saturday was very pretty out for fishing and then an early family fish fry.  The weather was so nice we even talked our grandmother into coming to eat.  Although she will not turn down fish, bacon or potatoes.  I am thinking she was there more for the fish since she sees us every day any way. We had a great dinner thanks to my brother, his wife and our mom and dad. I did nothing and a very proud of that.  It hardly ever happens that way.

We had so much fun fishing for a few hours before dinner.  I got a much need break from the little monster although he was slightly angry that he did not get to go with us the first time out.  He did  a little fishing with mom and more swimming.  He was so tired he even took an elusive nap. Then, ate more than any of use at dinner.

It is a little cloudy today, but we are going back out in the boat for a little while.  Afterward, it is back home for me to get the little monster through his last week of school and finish mowing the yard before the storms come in. I can not wait to see my flowers!