Before we get too far along, nature called.
Parker let's it all hang out.
We're heading to the stream to go fishin'.
Preston is quite the fisherman. He loves to catch fish, but he's patient through the slow times too.
Parker loves fishing! He loves the outdoors and loves to hike these streams.
Daddy loves the beautiful scenery when we hike these little mountain streams. It's fun to catch fish but even more fun to soak up our surroundings.
This is a great little fishing hole. Look Mom, we got another one. Is it a keeper Dad?
Look everybody, I got one!
Oops, I dropped it. I'll get it. It's floppin' around here in the grass.
It's dirty but I got it. Slippery little sucker!
We had to pick up the pace a bit after that afternoon downpour. The boys are drenched from head to toe.
This mountain stream has a few spots with tricky terrain, but for the most part, it's a nice little hike.
Another little obstacle but nothing our boys can't handle. They were born for this sort of thing.
Another fish in hand. Preston just can't stop catching them. This one looks like a keeper.
Daddy & the boys found a cave up in the side of this canyon wall. They had to climb up to explore it.
Parker's ready to eat them all right now.
Melanie & Granddad Howie cross on a fallen log.
Momma shootin' her .270! She's pretty handy with her rifle.
Momma works with the Preston to setup the .22 while Parker checks out the target down range.
Daddy gives him a quick lesson in safety.
He's still just a bit small for this gun, but he get's it under control.
Parker's ready, just pull the trigger.
Parker's big shot.
The boys eye the targets to determine their accuracy.
At the cabin & around the campfire:
Granddad Howie watches as Parker throws sticks into the fire.
Ryan warms up by the fire swapping stories with the family.
The boys are out almost instantly after the long day.
All the Wild things we saw:
A big buck, hiding in the trees.
A little buck not hiding at all.
A few wild turkeys meandering through the field.
A little black bear hiding in the trees.
Black bear footage!