Gone Fishin'

This weekend we decided to take a break from packing and go see Aunt Dena. Dena lives at Ceta Canyon in Happy, TX. Ceta Canyon is a church camp and retreat center. We were really looking forward to a little rest and relaxation. Ceta Canyon offers all the usual church camp activities like hiking, swimming, basketball, volleyball, and even a fishing pond.

We had promised to take the kids on their first fishing trip while we were there. I had never been fishing before either, so it was going to be a new adventure for all. I was a little nervous about what I was going to do if I actually did catch a fish. Chris promised me he would get the fish off the hook for me. As luck would have it, I was the first to catch a fish! I hollered for Chris, and he came to help as promised, but while he was getting the fish off the hook it got away from him.....so, there is a fish swimming in the bottom of the pond with a hook in its mouth, and the hook is attached to a Spongebob Squarepants fishing pole! After that little snag in out fishing trip, I learned to get my own fish off the hook. Rachel was the next to catch a fish. She was instantly hooked! She loves to fish! Well, she loves the catching part! Rachel was the big winner with 16 fish! I caught 6, Dena caught 3, and Luke caught 1(that was all he cared to catch). Dena and I would have caught more fish, but we were always helping Rachel get her fish off the hook.

Chris was able to find a few activities he was interested in too. He joined in a basketball game. The kids thought they had found them a Michael Jordan. They probably soon realized tall does not mean in shape! Chris had a great time playing with them, and after the game he found out they were from Midland too. Chris also enjoyed the diving boards at the pool. He wore himself out doing flips and dives.

For a special treat we roasted marshmallows and made S'mores. They were so good! What is camp without S'mores?

On our way home we all agreed we had a great time with Aunt Dena and want to come back again! Thanks Dena!

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