Saturday, July 18, 2009

Mammoth Camping Trip


Brooklyn caught a fish too! She was so proud of herself!


Carson posing infront of the Minarets.



The boys in front of Mammoth Mountain. Can you beleive all that snow in June?




Stuarts pride and joy. He wanted us to pay to get it stuffed.. (yeah right!)





My fish looks bigger! I have to say I was pretty proud of it too!












We love to go up to Mammoth! We packed up and hauled our little fishing boat up to Convict Lake and Lake Mary for some good quality famliy time. We started at Convict Lake where the elevation is lower and its a little warmer at night. We knew rain was coming, but we decided to go anyway. The rain for sure came, and after that first night the boys all slept in the Expedition, leaving Brian, Brooklyn amd I to brave the cold wet nights! We survived and luckliy the sun came out eventually and we were able to dry everything out. We enjoyed riding our bikes and doing a lot of fishing!! After three days at Convict lake, we moved up to Lake Mary, our traditional fishing lake. Stuart caught the biggest fish he's ever caught! It was a 3.5 pound rainbow trout! I also caught a big one. It was 2.9 pounds. We caught a lot of fish and it was alot of fun and relaxation. Stuart loved getting up early and fishing all day. Jackson and Carson were bored with fishing and preferred to sit in the car and play game boy! I forced them out as much as I could, but apparently they really aren't the camping type. Brooklyn loved the freedom to be as dirty and care free as she wanted. I was happy as long as I got my camp shower! Of couse it was stressful for us as parents, but I think it was all worth it! We made some good memories.

5 comments:

Shauna said...

That trip looked like so much fun! I still remember when you let me and Hannah go with you guys. I dont remember catching a fish that big though! You guys totally made out like bandits! I love you and miss you guys!

-Alex

Hannah Hubbard said...

That looks like so much! I also remember when we went. What a fun trip that I will never forget. Love you!

Nicole said...

Seems like everyone enjoys going camping with you guys. We too enjoyed going with you a few years back to Yosemite. We need to plan another trip so we can get together. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Mike & Nikki

alexfrankie said...

Your kids are getting so big. Sounds like a good time was had by all. We are doing our family camping trip to Sequoia Kings Canyon this next month. Wish us luck. Hope the summer is going okay. Mary

Kellie said...

Wow, invite us next time. That sounds like an awesome trip. Let your boys know that in Hish school I ran to the top of Mammoth mountain twice. We will have to do it together at some point. Love you guys.

Jake