Tales of the Ordinary Days

Ending the night with Aunt Gwen & Co. Day 3 was a day of family and fishing. The lake continues to absorb us with it's twinkling blue water. It captivates most during the clear peaceful mornings and at the setting of the sun. We began our day relaxing by the lake with a cup of coffee and then another. Jake was the first up to take another fishing lesson from Grandpa Larry, an expert in this category. It was amusing to hear the techniques of removing hooks and the correct size of caught fish. It didn't take long for Grant to join in. Fishing has been entertaining the masses on and off throughout our days here. The great thing about vacations on the lake are the casual nature of our existence. Some kids get up early to fish. Others sleep in. Garrett and I enjoyed a coffee with outside world updates (computer) and then a run together. Time? Who knows. We pay little attention. We eat when we're hungry and move on to new territory when the natives get restless....

Our evening view Okoboji Day Two is now in the bag. And it was a good one. God gave us sun from morning to night. God also challenged my patience a bit with many calls from back home to interrupt the day. Home ownership issues never go away and contractors, many times a pain. But after a run and some thoughtful reflection, I had to separate myself. We all fall into this. Annoyances in life that pull us down when we should be enjoying life. The bottom feeders will always be circling, wanting to pull us down with them. It is so much easier to go down and wallow rather than fight to join the fish swimming in the sun. I chose to fight for the sun and it was well worth it. Our crew of seven meandered back to Arnold's Park for more rides and water fun before boarding the Queen II for a great tour of this beautiful lake. Captain Bill was our skipper and a fine one at that. Grandpa Larry, Garrett and I enjoyed the hour-long descriptive tour. The kids relaxed and slept for mos...