Since Riley got his new kayak this week, we wanted to try it out before our big trip to Bear Lake next weekend. After church today we headed into American Fork Canyon (which I have to say is one of the most beautiful places here in Utah) to Tibble Fork Reservoir with both kayaks, and a fishing rod.
Riley was so excited to get in it and try it out for real instead of sitting on it in the foyer practicing his paddling. It was a small lake so it was a great place for him to practice and gain confidence. He needed little to no coaching. I guess he's been paddling with me since he was a toddler so he had it figured out - backwards, turns, launching, landing, etc.
He had a great time. Kendall got to go out with Andy and with me. She was determined to paddle for me when I took her. She tried hard and desperately wants to be able to do what her big brother does.
Riley and Andy paddled over to the far side of the reservoir so they could practice casting with Riley's fishing rod. It's been a number of years since Riley's been fishing. I think Andy forgot how much fun he had fishing as a kid and it all came flooding back to him as he dug out his tackle box and worked on fixing Riley's rod. We're going to take him fishing at Bear Lake too next weekend. I think he's gonna have a great time with his new kayak and his fishing rod!
What a great way to spend a hot Sunday afternoon! It was at least 10 degrees cooler there than at our house. Hope we get Andy home more often during the week and weekends to come this summer!
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