Salmon Derby 2011!

Every year the small island that we live on holds a Salmon derby over Memorial weekend.  It starts on Friday through Monday.  On Friday morning a siren will go off at 7:00 am.  People rush to the docks to get there Salmon Derby ticket stamped.  A fleet of boats charge out to their preferred fishing locations.  This is a pretty serious event for some people. With the awesome prizes, you really can't blame them.  First place fish gets $7,500.00 2nd place $5,000.00 and 3rd. $2,500.00 plus they get the first picks out of 140 prizes.  Yes, there is 140 places!  Sea kayaks, gas grills, out boards, air trips to the local LeConte glacier etc...  There is special prizes for the first king caught by a women, largest Halibut caught, biggest king caught by a child etc...  Plus there is one $10,000.00 and a $5,000.00 fish swimming around waiting to be caught!

Two years ago Jesse and I caught the $10,000.00 fish two weeks After the derby. We still won $50.00 and a hat.

   Last year I was able to fish all four days of the derby.  But this year with Seth I only did opening day.  And quite frankly that was enough for me!  Trying to take care of Seth on a small boat is not fun.

Day 1. Jesse, my mom,dad, Seth and I went out for the day to a Bay; about 1 hour boat ride from town.  First time I ever been there!  We left the docks a little after 7:00am.  We fished until 7:00pm.  Very, very long day on the boat; with absolutely no action.  Not even a bit!  Very frustrating when there is prizes to be won!

I wish this was a better picture... But you can kind of see the line to get your derby stamped.

my dad

trying to keep Seth happy

my guys!

Day 2.  Jesse woke up at 2:30am to go out fishing with  my dad.  He of course wakes me up as well.  Jesse fished the early morning and afternoon tides.  Apparently when the tide switches that's a good time to have your pole in the water.  With no luck :( hopefully better luck tomorrow.


Day 3. One fish caught by my dad.  19lbs. Not bad.  Jesse had two on but both broke loose.


Day 4. YES, the last day of derby. But sadly :( no fish were caught.  Oh well better luck next year!

This king salmon was caught in 2009 salmon derby. I think we took 90th place

Baby bookworms

The library here in town holds a baby bookworm (for tots and their caregivers) every other Thursday.  Last Thursday I went. I went not because I think Seth would enjoy listening to a story. (like he knows what's going on) but because they let the babies and their caregivers into the library one hour before the library actually opens! It's so nice to be able to walk around the library with Seth and not worry about him being to loud. I can set him on his blanket on the floor and not worry about annoying anyone either.
Last week at baby bookworms they read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.

Seth is above his peers in the fact that I own and have read this book to Seth tens times already.  We are big Hungry Caterpillar fans.  Seth's room has a eight foot + long Hungry Caterpillar painted on one wall.  Thanks to his Auntie EM.

Auntie EM's creation!

We even collect Caterpillar paraphernalia.  Yes, we do love him!

what's new!

Seth turned FOUR months on Wednesday (5-18)!  I'm amazed at how fast things are going.

Yesterday Jesse and I decided to take our boat our for a ride.  Next weekend is the Salmon Derby and we have been wanting to take the boat out.  Seth got to go on his first boat ride/fishing trip.  Next weekend is going to be a big weekend for him.  I am planning on fishing in the derby!

Waiting to get on the boat!

Relaxing.  Within minutes Seth was asleep!

rainy

waking up and playing

My boys behind the wheel!

Seth has no clue what's going on!

 

A picture Jesse took the other night! BEAUTIFUL!

Mothers day weekend

We had a great time celebrating my first mothers day weekend! Saturday Seth and I went to an infant massage class followed by an wonderful evening with daddy.  Sunday (actually mothers day) was a great meal with my mom and dad.

we sure love this little guy!

Everyday it's fun watching Seth discover the world around him!  Happy mothers day!

First boat ride.

Seth experienced his first boat ride on Wednesday morning.  We went out to check our crab pots and to dig for clams.  Seth slept though the entire outing; which is probably a good thing.  Our boat is just a 16' opened Lund plus the weather wasn't pleasant.  Hopefully nice weather is around the corner.  :) But we had a nice meal of fresh crabs that night!

Dungy crabs

Look Alikes

Seth's Uncle Jake

Seth

Jesse as a baby

*Squeals*

On Sunday Seth let out his first squeal of delight!
  

On Sunday Jesse, Seth and I took Eli for a walk. I wished I had pictures of Seth's first walk in the rain.  Living in a rain forest it probably won't be his last!  He was all bundled up inside my rain jacket with me.






Here's a video of what I get to listen to all day!