My husband had been talking to one of his friends about weekend plans. Those plans included fishing. I hadn’t been fishing since I was a little girl. My dad took me once and I just remember being bored with the waiting of it all. So, even though my memories didn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy about going, I was up for it. I wanted to see how I’d do being a grown up and all. Plus, this time I’d be with my own kids and our friends and their kids. Since we always have fun with them, I was down!
We headed out Saturday to Irvine Lake to see if we could catch some dinner! My husband packed our car with our cooler filled with food, some chairs and a blanket. He packed some toys for the kids and I got the bubble machine and extra clothes and pj’s for the kids. We were ready for some fun at the lake!
Our friends met us there and got the fishing going before we arrived. We hung out and chased the kids around making sure no one took a dip in the water. They threw rocks in the water and found sticks to dig stuff out of the edge of the water.
It was cool to see the fish jumping out of the water. It was like they were teasing us though. They weren’t making their way on to our lines dangling in the water. Sneaky suckas!
There were signs up warning us about mountain lions and rattle snakes. Our friends told us they heard some rattlers before we showed up. Crazy! We also so some bunnies and frogs just doing their thing. It was clear, we were in their territory. The first side of the lake where we started out had a waterfall. Very pretty. Too bad, I was too busy chasing kids to take a picture. Womp!
We moved to another side of the lake and the view from this side was gorgeous. And I managed to get a picture of the peaceful view.
Can’t be mad at that. With a view like this, I think I might be down to go fishing again.
By the way, we didn’t catch any fish. We got a bite or two but they got away. Instead we bought a boat load of fish the next day and had a feast! Ha!
How was your weekend? Have you ever been fishing?
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Love the views and sounds like you had a blast even though the big one got away 🙂
When I was a little girl, my Papa used to take me fishing, but that is the extent of my experience. At the pond we used to go to, they only had catfish and he would catch them & then throw them back. I think there were only 5 or 6 fish in the pond, so I am pretty sure we just kept catching the same one over and over again! LOL.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…Summer Staycation Ideas!
My dad used to take me fishing as a kid. It’s all about patience and using the right bait!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama recently posted…MMM: Family Wedding!
Your photos are great, and it looks like you had so much fun fishing! I’m not very much into fishing myself, so I can definitely relate to you not being too thrilled initially 😛
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I grew up going fishing on my grandma’s farm (in her pond.) The last time I went fishing was over 10 years ago. It was fun, though!
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Aww what adorable little children! I love fishing. I haven’t done it in a long time, but it’s super fun!
It looks so peaceful at that lake. My kids love anything that has to do with water.
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Fishing is fun!
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The view is dreamy!
Mountain Lions? How scary! I’m glad y’all enjoyed your day!
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It looks so relaxing! It’s just more reason to come back and fish again!
It looks like your kids had a lot of fun! 🙂
Amberly recently posted…Why I Need a Husband
It’s been ages since I have gone fishing. We need to plan a trip this summer and take kiddo.
Chrystal @ YUM eating recently posted…Picnic in the Park
It’s always easier to just buy the fish LOL
That lake looks so beautiful and relaxing. Who cares if you didn’t catch anything, what a fun trip!
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I’ve been fishing, but I’m pretty much the fisherman’s companion. I don’t touch anything! That was a beautiful view you had.
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Sounds like a lot of fun!! <3
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Firstly, your kid are adorable!
And I also love to catch my dinner, I just make the waiter throw it!
ha!
Mitch
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Wow it looks absolutely gorgeous there!!! We love to fish, haven’t been able to go yet this year but I think we’re gonna make my husband go with us this time lol it’s so much fun!
What a gorgeous view and great memory. We went fishing recently and didn’t catch anything either.
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I wish we had a beautiful lake like this nearby. My grandfather used to take me fishing all the time and I hope to pass that down to my daughter one day!
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Awww, I love fishing trips! You all look like you had a blast!
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Looks like a great place. Kids are adorable.
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Looks like you had a better weekend than me, even if the fish didn’t bite. Looks like you had a great time at the lake.
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) recently posted…Books to read this summer, including Little Mercies
I feel like I always hear both sides to fishing – that’s its so nice and relaxing, or that it’s boring and pointless. I’ve never gone fishing but I actually really want to. I feel like I’d find it really peaceful!
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Aw family lil getaway how cute. I have been fishing once when I was like 10 or something…it was pretty cool!
Oh my gosh I can’t imagine being anywhere where there are snakes, let alone rattlesnakes… and mountain lions! Your family is so cute though ♥
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This looks so fun! I’ve never been fishing!
I love fishing, G and I with his brothers we used to go fishing every other weekend and I love the tranquility of it because I slept like a log lol.
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I remember going fishing with my grandmother when I was a little girl. I need to take my kids!
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My weekend was okay just sat at home with the family, and relaxed. It was nice. I have been fishing b4 and love it!
Great photos! Looks like you had a fun time! I love to fish but I’m not great at it. Any time I feel my pole jump a bit, I get all giddy!
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Lovely pics! I used to love fishing have not been in years.I hate snakes so i would be worried about that the whole time not even a mountain lion could scare me as much as a snake lol.
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Looks like you had such a lovely day. I’ve never been fishing but it looks like it could be fun.
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I haven’t gone fishing since I was a kid! It creeps me out a bit now though! haha.
It looks like you guys had fun though 🙂
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What fun memories to make with the family. Our boys love to fish and play in the creek.
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such a pretty view. I don’t know about rattlesnakes though
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Every year my dad took us fishing and every year I was allowed one fishing pole. The problem was every time I got my first bite I would freak and drop the pole! LOL So after that I watched and learned. Always had a great time with my dad.
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What a fun thing to so with the family! Great photos too!
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It looks like you had fun! That’s such a great view!
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I have not really been fishing. But I worked all weekend so no fun for me. But it looks like you had a great weekend.
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Beautiful! Sounds like a great time 🙂
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My kiddo loves to fish so these are awesome photos. Great weekend!
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I think it’s always so much fun to be at the water. I didn’t think though, until I read this post, that my 6yr old has never been fishing!! We must fix that this summer. 🙂
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It’s been sooo long since I’ve been fishing. I need to do that again sometime.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest recently posted…BA Star Tropical Palette Review
I never seem to have good luck with fishing! But we love spending time together
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I used to go fishing a lot when I was a little girl but we have yet to take our daughters. Looks like you all had a blast though.
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Sounds like you all had fun! It’s great spending family time together!
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It looks like you guys had a blast! It’s on my 2014 Summer Bucket list to go fishing.
Guess you’ll have to go again to catch some fish! Regardless, it looks like you had a great time and steered clear of rattlesnakes and mountain lions.
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Sounds like a great time to me. I use to fish all the time when I was young. Back then, we fished for our supper, LOL. I have not been fishing in many many years.
I like to fish but never count on it for my dinner either! Im with you, just buy them.
Wonderful pictures. I used to love to go fishing as a child till I found out what happened to the fish we caught.
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What a great way to spend some family time. I love fishing with my kids or being by the waterside.
Tonia recently posted…Enjoy Almond Milk Recipes Any Time of the Day
With a few like that I’d be up for fishing too! Very nice!
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Fishing was one of my favorite things to do as a kid. We didn’t have to watch out for mountain lions, but we did have to keep our out for snakes and gators though.
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I spent a lot of my youth fishing with my dad but didn’t enjoy it. I’m more of an indoor, suburbs kind of girl 🙂
I haven’t been fishing in forever. That is something that I need to do again really soon.
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This is the first year we’ve taken the kids fishing. They’ve really been excited about it, even when there doesn’t end up being a catch that day. Can’t beat that scenery!
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It’s been a LONG time since I’ve been fishing. Looks like you had a great time and some amazing views!
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Lake days are simply the best!
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That is a pretty amazing view! Oh well, just head out for a fish dinner. Ha! It would be easier! Glad you had so much fun!
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Yes, the view is beautiful, looks like a whole lot of fun to me!! I love fishing with my hubby, nice alone time.
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I have never been fishing, though, I’d like to one day. I think I’d do well in the outdoors! lol. I think. Your pictures are so pretty!
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My Daddy loved to fish and I went with him ONCE. NEVER AGAIN! LOL I am not an outdoors with a fishing pole type of girl! LOL Glad you all had fun!
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It looks as if you have created a new generation of fisher people. The photos of everything look absolutely wonderful.
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Sounds like you had a fun time and you got some nice shots there too.
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