August 27, 2008

When Ma Sanders Came to Town

After Brent, Cheryl, Ryan and Kristy came to visit, my mother, Renee stayed with us too. We had a wonderful time, and were even able to convince her to go out on the boat last Saturday. While heading out to North Pass, to silver (coho) salmon fish, we lucked out and witnessed porpoises, and whales around us and in the near distance. Unfortunately the pictures don't do it any justice. Our adventure was highlighted with mom bringing in the lone silver salmon into the boat. I think it may have been her first too! She did well, and had a grin from ear to ear. It is always awesome to hear the excitement of a none experienced fisher person when they bring in their catch of the day.

We also went up the Mt. Roberts Tram and ate dinner at the Timberline Bar and Grill on top for all of our birthdays. Moms was in July, and Robbie and I at the end of August. The ride up and down on the tram only lasts a few minutes, but to my mother, who isn't fond of small tight object floating up in the air, I think was a lifetime. At one point Robbie and I looked over on the way down, and wondered if she was hyperventilating. All in all we had a wonderful dinner and a spectacular view.


As with any of our summer time visitors, we headed out to the glacier to spot bears. We got lucky and saw a black bear fishing in the creek, and walking about the forest.

Now you see it now you don't!


Hey everyone, check out my new hairdo. On my birthday, I went with my mother who was visiting, and got my hair cut to donate to Locks for Love. I absolutely love it, and it is so easy to care for.

August 24, 2008

When The Folks Came To Town

Well the folks came to town and although they didn't catch too many fish they did land a 62+inch halibut that, according to the tide book, weighed over 120lbs. It was a good thing pa made me bring the pistol that day. That was the only fish landed that day and we just about gave up on the halibut to start trolling for silvers when ma got the bite. There was much teamwork and switching off with the pole between the two of them prior to the shots from the pistol (5 total, hey it's a small pistol). Good job you two! Also they did manage to catch a few silvers and we had an incredible visit with some fair weather. Ryan and Kristi showed up later on in the week and now Naomi's mom is visiting. So we have some updating to do but I just wanted to post some photo's for everyone to see.