We spent Labor Day weekend a couple hours north at a wonderful lake cabin someone let us borrow. (THANK YOU!) The Spencer family went with us, which made for tons of fun, laughs, kiddie play, and good food. It was a monumental trip: Graham caught his first fish! Ate his first S'more! And had lots-o-fun with Harriet and Emerson, both of whom he adores.

Here's Joe teaching Graham how to fish.


Next, Graham gave it his all. Then he learned the fishing-waiting game (not so easy for a toddler).
Then, Mama and G held the fishing pole together and tug! tug! A little fish! G's first!
Joe unhooked the little fish, showing Graham, who then reached forward to feel it. When we asked later what the fish felt like (expecting a response such as "wet" or slimy") he responded, "fishy."