Ice Fishing

There is a lake, Matt Warner, about 40 minutes North of Vernal. I fished there last summer and the fishing was awesome. I have read many reviews and talked to some people that said the ice fishing there was also extraordinary. Usually the reservoir is only accessible by snow mobile because of all of the snow and snow drifts. This year however since we have had next to no snow at all, the lake is completely accessible with any vehicle. So, I convinced a friend of mine to head on up with me. We were both really excited for some great trout fishing. It did not disappoint.

We arrived at 8:00am, got all set up and put our lines in. It took about 20 minutes to get our first fish but after the first one, it was one after another for the next 2 hours.

Right when we got there

First catch of the day

The tent, so warm inside!

Justin

The holes. It is intriguing to look down the hole (when you have a tent) and see all the fish striking your bait.

Inside the fishes mouth...

 One of my female (and very full of eggs) friends

My 3 keepers

My biggest fish! >18 inches long

The ice

 The lake, it was really busy that day

At home just before this fish became a filet-o-fish

A delicious trout meal!!

In the end, we were at the lake for 5 hours and Justin caught 22 fish and I caught 8. Don't worry, lost about 8 fish right under the ice as I was reeling them in. They kept getting off the hook. I also lost 3 fish when they broke the line. So I may not have brought out as many fish, but it was still the best fishing trip that I have ever been on. I really hope it doesn't snow so that I can keep going up to Matt Warner. It is fantastic fishing!

Favorites

My favorite thing that Sam does lately.

1, 2, 3....

Actually he just says "two, tee..."

It's a new year

It's a new year and that means new goals for me.

Last year I made a much needed resolution to quite caffeine.  I knew that it was gonna be rough, but I also knew that the headaches and constant desire for caffeinated beverages was just as rough. So I made the resolution and I started to drink more water and caffeine-free drinks. Lucky for me I didn't have any withdrawal headaches at the begining, they didn't set in for a few weeks but by then I was committed. Most of the year went well, but there were times when I just really wanted to drink a Dew. It was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. I am proud to say that I only cheated 3 times in the whole year. I consider that an achievement of epic proportions. Now I am faced with a new dilema. I had my first Mountain Dew on New Years Eve and I have had a few drinks since. They taste good and I like drinking them but the cravings for them have already come back full force. So it makes me think that I just need to can them for the rest of my life. But I really want to drink them. What to do? I have no idea. I'll figure it out eventually.


I have set some new goals for 2012!

#1- I am going to stop picking/biting/chewing my fingernails and surrounding tissue. This is already proving to be very difficult, but it needs to be done. My dad has been trying to get me to quite for as long as I can remember. When I told Trisha, she said, "Oh, that is gonna be hard for you!" Indeed it will, but it is now public information so if you see me touching my fingernails, smack me upside the head, please.

#2- I want to read 1 book every month. I better hurry and finish the book that I started in December so that I can move onto "I am Number Four" for January. Any other reading suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

WELCOME 2012!!!

Meet Pinkey

Papa Cheney built Sam a rocking horse, Pinkey. He was shipped via Greyhound from Charlotte to Salt Lake.

Sam loves everything about Pinkey

Sam climbs all over Pinkey

Sam rides Pinkey

Thanks Papa Cheney!

Christmas was Merry

Christmas this year was spent with my family in Salt Lake. It was a short celebration, but it was fun. Santa brought us lots of great stuff!

Sam got lots of toys; cell phone, laptop, cars, etc... He loves them all.

He also got a couch and teddy bear which he continues to enjoy. He frequently sits down just like this and smiles.

Trisha got a Kindle. She's already read several books on it and loves to surf the web on it as well.

I got a new camera and Five Finger shoes. I've tried them a few times (Sam has worn them more than me) but not enough yet to make a solid opinion about them. I'm excited to keep using them and hope that they do me well!

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas as well!