Fish Lake

This weekend we headed out on the last camp out of the season (at least for me because I start to hibernate once the snow falls!). Danny needed to plan and execute a family camp out as a part of a cub scout requirement so we headed to Fish Lake. Can I just say how much more comfortable camping can be with a heated trailer?! It was pretty chilly at Fish Lake, especially on the lake, but it was beautiful. We just missed most of the fall colors, but there were a few leaves still hanging on to their yellow, red, and orange brilliance. Since the kids had no school on Friday, we headed out that morning then returned Saturday before dinner. It was a quick camp out but fun nonetheless. We got to the lake around lunch time on Friday. After we ate, we explored our surroundings a little before we headed to the marina to rent a pontoon boat.

The boys wanted to go fishing. Let's just say that we aren't the best fishermen (or woman). Dallin actually caught one though! It was a rainbow trout. Luckily for Dallin, the hook didn't get too far in, and we were able to throw the fish back out into the lake. The boys don't like to eat fish. Try as we did, no one else was able to catch a fish during the 3 hours we were on the lake. Still, we all enjoyed being in the boat on that beautiful lake (except when the wind picked up and we were all freezing!).

That evening we hung out in the trailer playing games and laughing until we cried. These are the memories I will cherish forever. I love being with all my boys! We missed the girls though. The next morning, we enjoyed a fire before participating in some activities (e.g., scavenger hunt) that Danny had planned. Around lunch time, Jeff and I packed up the trailer while the boys tried their hand at fishing from the shore. Still no luck! We had lunch then headed home. It was a short camp out, and Jonas's first. He was a champ (as usual)! He did really well with the cold weather and foreign surroundings. It definitely helped to have a heated trailer and room to bring his swing. Thank goodness for "glamping" amenities! Fish Lake will definitely remain on our "places to camp" list!