Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Night of Day 1 and Morning of Day 2 - Peterson Reunion

So I didn't go with Brent and the girls camping. I stayed at my sisters with Elsie and my big belly. But I gave instructions to Brent to take our little point and shoot camera and take lots of pictures since I wouldn't be there. So...there were a lot of pictures...Brent gave Madi the camera and said "Mom wants lots of pictures, have fun." But she did get some pretty cool shots!


Later then they are usually up. I think this is about the time they got up the canyon and started setting up camp.

A cute shot with Dad and Cassi
Brent ended up folding the seats down in the Tahoe and sleeping there with the girls.
Bright and early in the morning...
It was very pretty up there
Madi's first fish. When I showed up in the canyon with the rest of the gang, Brent gave Cassi to me and said "She's yours" And left to go back fishing with Madi. Apparently Cassi wasn't too much into the fishing and more into running around. But Madi on the other hand stayed with Dad and fished the whole day and loved every minute of it. I love the relationship that those two have. They are the best of friends.
At the end of the day Brent kept telling the girls that when they are done fishing they would go and jump off the bridge. I am not sure they thought he was serious. We didn't have to talk Cassi into it...she was all for doing it. Madi on the other hand was a little more cautious, as always...but Dad talked her into it and they all jumped into the freezing cold water! When they popped up, the girls thought they were gonna die! But then they saw that Dad had them and knew they were safe.
Then I had my own camera while Brent and Madi were off fishing all day. Elsie was a good little girl and had fun with all her little cousins.
This is when Grandma took all the grand kids (minus Madi, who was fishing) for a nature walk. The kids always love this!
Madi showing me her fish...she was SO proud!
Just a couple shots of the two fishing....I still can't believe he got her to sit and fish all day. She loved every minute of it!

Elsie wasn't too sure about the fish...Brent just caught it and it was still squirming around
Our little family
Cassi playing in the pond
Have I ever mentioned how much Elsie loves buckles...well, she had plenty to keep her busy!
This is Elsie with my sister Emily...Emmy is one of Elsie's most favorite people in the world!

11 comments:

Sara said...

So much fun! I love the pictures that Madi took, she is so artistic! I guess I really don't have the patience for fishing! It is too much of a passive sport, without always getting rewards. Although I did catch my first fish this time... too bad it was too small and we had to let it go. :( Madi was awesome with Brent!! And I love that picture of them jumping into the water! Crazy!

matt, camee, tyty, kaylee and jayce said...

looks so fun!! family reunions are the best!! :o) oh, and congrats by the way on your little baby!!! i've been so out of the loop this summer and i'm just checking everyones blogs and finding out the everyone is pregnant --haha!!

things in texas are great but it'll be nice to be back home and see you all!! thanks for keeping in touch so much this summer!! like always, your little family is darling :) hope you're feeling well....

Mr. and Mrs. Smith said...

I love the pix of Elsie with the fish. :) Your fam pix is so cute too!

The Holdaway Family said...

Madi is quite the photographer! I still can't believe that she sat there and fished the ENITIRE time...I even told her that the other kids were playing in the water and she said that she just wanted to keep fishing! She is a daddy's girls for sure!

Nicole said...

Love the pictures. That is great she loves fishing! We all love fishing too. You have a cute little family, I can't wait to see baby boy. :D

Cami said...

All those pics are so cute! :)
*hearts;

Jodi Gallagher said...

I loved all the pics! What great memories for the kids! I can't wait for our family reunion now.

Jilene said...

cute pics. looks like so much fun! you look great pregnant! I gain so much weight in my face! But you look wonderful! Any names for you little guy?

Anjeanette said...

Looks like fun. My kids like to fish, but I don't think they would sit there all day, and not swim. Good for Madi. Fun relationship with her dad. You look good!

Erin said...

those are some great pictures. madi did a great job! your "big" baby belly is not so big...you look really good! when are you due again?

Amy said...

Looks like you guys had a blast! I was my dad's fishing partner growing up and I have the best memories of that time when it was just us!! Your family picture is cute!