Strawberry Crawfish

For Labor Day we were invited to go to Strawberry Reservoir with some friends. Despite the cold temperatures the kids and adults had fun catching craw fish for lunch. Ethan was really into it- and "accidentally" got wet more than once. From shoes and socks, jeans and shirt. Oh well- that's a boy for you! He had fun drying out in the cold wind later since I had neglected to foresee this problem and bring him a change of clothes. Ethan became quite the fisherman and loved picking up the craw fish with his bare hands. Erin became Jeff's right hand girl and collected all his catch into the net and then dumped it in the bucket. Katelyn was at the water's edge for a few minutes, but then decided to come sit by me on a little higher ground. I didn't trust myself climbing over rocks (great balance at 36 weeks pregnant) and became the official photographer.

After catching for a while it was time to boil the catch. Ethan ate one, said it was delicious, but decided that was enough. There was also fruit, corn, potatoes, salads, and hot dogs for the less adventurous of us. (Myself included.) It was our first time to Strawberry Reservoir and craw fishing. We will have to try both again sometime. Thanks to the Beagley's for the invitation!!