The kids slept well and I think I only had to kill two blackflies all night. The new futons were much more comfortable than the old pull-out beds.
Erica once again was the first to catch a trout.
Jacob had hooked a 12 inch trout but wasn't able to land it. Rachel struck next with her big catch.
Jacob finally caught a trout and he ate it a few hours later.
The weather was great and the flies were out in full force so we packed up the car and headed off to "The Camp". The camp is a little part of heaven; high up on a bank overlooking a salmon river and no other camps for miles around. No television, no radio, no telephone! But, it does have a regular washroom and shower along with a generator to run the lights and propane for the stove. Here is some pictures from the first day.
We are a little late this year with our annual spring lobster feed. The season starts May 1 and Nicole's father usually combines Nicole's birthday on May 8 and Mother's Day together and treats the family to a lobster feast during the first weekend in May. This year there were some scheduling problems and it got pushed back a few weekends. But, we finally made it to Nicole's parents and the three lobsters I devoured were delicious. The kids enjoy lobster as well although they do not go crazy about them. I suppose they eat them often enough that it is no big deal.
Rachel is quickly overcoming any stagefright which she may have and embracing her new role as "entertainer." Today she performed two songs - Blowing in the Wind and You've got a Friend - at a local supermarkets Karaoke competition. Rachel enjoyed the limelight and won a couple of prizes.
Finally, after 4 long years, I have graduated with Bachelor of Nursing degree. There were many times since 2002 that I questioned why I was putting myself and my family through such turmoil. However, thanks to their patience and support I made it through and am looking forward to my new career.
Our "guest" was not that interesting nor was the valedictorian. The kids read through most of the ceremony! Afterwards, we had a nice lunch, stopped at the mall for an hour and then drove the 250 km home. The kids were a little upset that we did not have time to go to the hotel pool but we arrived late last night because we had to leave after Rachel's performance ended at 8pm.
