Trout Derby

 

A co-worker of Pete's invited us to a Trout Derby for kids. It was so much fun! The girls were a little reluctant to get up early and go fishing, but they loved it! Pete and I were so thankful that Greg had invited us. It was a great day. It was out near the Poconos so it was a beautiful drive and a beautiful day to be out doors. The girls fished for two hours, then they had lunch and then came the prizes. Prizes were given out for most Trout caught, smallest Trout, biggest Trout and a few others. The girls caught 13 fish altogether and Alli got the prize for most Trout released back into the water.  Tori and Katie also got some prizes just for participating.

      

Alli loves to hold her fish!

I definitely would not say that I am an outdoorsy kind of gal. I was pretty paranoid with all the poison ivy and ticks. I was just certain that every plant was poison ivy! We did see a couple of ticks on the girls. Since moving here, I am an expert at spotting them on the girls. But, like I said, we all had a great time.

I cannot believe how my girls like to touch fish and worms and snakes- YES SNAKES! Greg picked up a grass snake. Alli grabbed it right out of his hands and then Katie grabbed it right out of her hands. Tori is a little more hands off- like her mama! She touched it, but was not interested in holding it at all! It was a perfect day and a perfect way to spend time with my family for Mother's Day.

Playing with the worms

  

And the snake

 

A little bored and tired.....