Sunday, June 15, 2014

Fishing in Dem Lake

A good day for canoeing and fishing on a local little lake...




Fish 1:  Rainbow trout


Fish 2: Rainbow Trout


Fish 3:  Came off the hook before the picture could be taken  (rainbow trout)








Fish 4: Came off the hook before the picture could be taken (rainbow trout)




Fish 5:  Rainbow Trout  - this one became dinner.  


Fish 6:  Lake Charr


Beaver swimming by.


Fish 7:  Rainbow Trout


Fish 8: Rainbow Trout










Fish 9: Came off the hook before the picture could be taken  (rainbow trout)

Fish 10: Came off the hook before the picture could be taken  (rainbow trout)

 


Fish 11: Lake Charr


Fish 12: Rainbow Trout



Not too shabby of an afternoon :)


Yummy snack time.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Hiking Pinchi Mountain

Well it's been a week since we explored around Pinchi Mountain, so I guess we should climb up. 



Stripped Coral Root flowers.


Starting to see the view


Taking pictures in an alpine medow


What a view.  so many lakes, islands and mountains.

Stormy at the other end of the lake.  


This one is for you, Dad.


Fun tree cones in the making.


Another spectacular view.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Exploring around Pinchi Mountain

Another day to explore the end of our street.  We decided to check out the Pinchi Mountain area.



Nice view from here.


And here.


And this is the view from the bottom of the mountain.... guess we'll have to climb it one day.


Violets.


Columbine


Indian Paintbrush


Maiden Hair Fern

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Canoeing Tsilcho Creek & Pinchi Lake

Another week, another Birthday.   Happy birthday Jorgen.  Thank you for inviting us on your birthday canoe trip.



All the canoes (and kayak) loaded up, ready to go.


Launching into Tsilcho creek.


Clearing the logs out of the way.


The Vinnedge family.


Follow the leader.


The paddling group in the creek.

Arriving at the lake.


A little cabin on an island.  A good place for lunch.


Irises on the island.

2 blue Hellmans


Another great day on the water.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Happy Birthday Jen

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Jen! Happy Birthday to you!


Wandering around GoodSir Nature Park.











BBQ in Cottonwood Park

 Birthday Cake!

Vanilla with Oreo cake - made by Jess.  Decorated by Andrew.



Faces in the park.


Walk in the park.


We found the geocache.