Broads with Rods

I've never had so much trouble with pictures on my blog before!  I finally figured it out, but I'm sure I'll forget by the time I have to post a bunch of them again.  

Last weekend Matt and I joined Jason and Tera and we spent 2 days fishing on the Green River just below Flaming Gorge dam.  We had 2 guides, which is the ONLY way to go!  The first day we stayed with our hubbies and fished, but the next day the girls spent the afternoon in one boat.  Our awesome guide James really took good care of us and we were really having a blast and catching lots of fish.  

Tera and Jason Fishing

My first catch of the trip.  James taught me how to hold a fish without dropping or killing it.  It's my first hold without a towel too!

Matt was super excited.

BIG FISH!  

First day.  That is our guide James.  The last few hours I just sat and enjoyed myself...drank.  

After a long day of fishing we went to get some delicious grub at Snatch....errr  I mean Snag restaurant.  It's right on the water and I must say, the food was delicious!

A Matt and Kathee action shot.

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Matt is in the zone.

I'm in the zone too.  The take my picture zone.

Start of the second day was beautiful.

Day two and we are looking fabulous!

Out of order - but start of second day again.

Matt and I again.

The broads - waiting for Jimmer to get their rods ready.  Assuming the chillin' position.

Jason's catch.

Tera and I ....we are hitting the rapids and we both have a fish on!

Matt catching another big one. 

I got tired of having the same "holding the fish" pic.  So, I stuck my finger in it's mouth.  Fish abuse? Doubtful.  I'm sure he liked it - look at those eyes, so bright and excited.  Bahahaha

Almost a smooch.  What a grip!

Tera fishing the way you should fish.  Relaxing!! 

Smoking a fish - or what?  Tera the fish whisperer.

The end of the line.  The real Broads with Rods!

She's a beauty!

I really did kiss this fish.  They are much better kissers then you would think.

Green River Wrecking Crew

Jimmer, Paul, Jason, Tera, me and Matt

Good times with great friends!  I'll be doing that again.

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Planets aligning over the Brimley-Rydman camp.

Shooting Wader porn at Cabella's

Things are going well this week!

Jake landed a full time job working in a group home.

Austin has a test date for the Electricians Union.

Sami is only one more step away from being able to go to the DMV and actually have a drivers license.

I have a job interview tomorrow for a PRN job in another ICU in another hospital. That basically means I continue to work my 75% at the U, which is about 10 shifts a month. Then I go work at another ICU 4 or 6 times a month and make MORE money because they don't have to give me benefits. I.E. Bringing Matt and I closer to our financial goals and more SHIT! bahahaha

Daniel is just awesome bringing total awesomeness to our family. He cut his hair. I like it, he hates it, but it was his idea.

Matt gets to hire people to help him - OK I'm reaching here - but he is just totally fantastic on a daily basis. We did go to Cabella's and score me some waders and boots. He likes it when I dress like that! I'm excited for a little more fly fishing! Especially when I have those super wonderful new lightweight boots and not Matt's old drowning cement boots!

We haven't heard much from the girls - well I haven't. As far as I can tell, things are going great. Rachelle is still looking for full time work and I know that Corinne is waiting to hear from Westminster to see if she landed a sweet scholarship that will take her back to school!!

Pud scored a new sweet life jacket from us. It has a cool collar that won't scratch his chin. It's our way of saying - you will give up your son to go boating with his grandparents!!

Have a great one!!

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Fishing 09

Boating on Strawberry

This summer (09) Matt rented a slip at Strawberry for our old fishing boat. That provided us with some great entertainment and Matt loved spending his weekends there when he could! He shared his experience as much as he could.

Austin taking his turn at the wheel. What a beautiful day!

Daniel caught a fish!! I was just hanging out that trip.

The captain of the ship! Figuring out a great way to just lay out and read.

I was in heaven! Good book, sun and a little booze. Fishy!!

Daniel Matt's friend Adam went a couple of times too!

Matt and I even took the opportunity to have a trip by ourselves. I must say, we should do it more then once in a summer. It was a great day and I had a blast with my hubby!

My fishy fishy! I tried to put it right back into the lake, but he was already dead. We ate him. He was delicious!

Strawberry is a beautiful reservoir!

Can you see how happy this man is?? No, you can't see his face but I can tell he is smiling and loving it!

These pictures don't do it justice, but it really is beautiful. I love being high up in the mountains and in some great water.

We plan on doing it again next year and hopefully will have some great stories and/or experiences to share!

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Girls gone fishing!

Matt played the perfect step-dad and took Sami to the reservoir for some fishing with her friends Angie and Sarah. They had a great time and even caught a fish.

What great memories!

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