Morgan and Patrick get engaged

Morgan and Patrick were in town celebrating her birthday.  We all went to the Ranger game to celebrate.  While we were there, Patrick popped the question.  Of course she said yes!  Congratulations!

Talan is Dino Kid of September

I received an email from Talan's teacher on Tuesday letting me know that he was receiving an award on Friday at their weekly school assembly.  He was being recognized as the Dino Kid of September.  In order to receive this award you have to have good manners, be an example of the Wylie Way and an all around good kid.  I don't think we could be more proud for Mrs. Rainey to have chosen Talan as her first Dino Kid of the year.  I was so worried about how he would do in school, but he has reassured me that he is doing amazing. 

Keep up the good work Talan.  We love you and are so proud!

Lake Ouachita Day 4

On Monday, we loaded up and headed back home.  Troy and I drove back with the kids before everyone else because he had class that night.  It was a really great trip with great company. 

Lake Ouachita Day 3

We got up super early on Sunday to go on a guided striper fishing tour.  It was really cold.  It took us about 15 minutes to get to our spot.  It was a slow start.  Paul caught the first fish.  These fish were big compared to the last tour we went on.  They did not want to be caught.  They were between 8 and 12 lbs a piece.  Each person was allowed 3 fish.  Once we got going it was not long before everyone was at their limit.  The poor guide couldn't get them off the line and baited quick enough.  At one point we had 3 fish sitting in the boat and 1 on a hook in the water.  We were done by 7:45am.  It ended up being a lot of fun.  We went back to the dock and he cleaned and bagged them for us.  When we got back to the house boat, Debbie decided to clean them up a little better.  I am glad she did or they would have tasted real fishy. 

 David and Melinda had to leave that morning.  We had breakfast and saw them off.  We were sure glad they came even though it was a short visit.

 That afternoon they came to move us to a different spot again.  When we got to our new spot everyone decided to do a little swimming and paddle boarding again.  Some people explored the new island.  I was cooking enchiladas for dinner tonight.  After dinner, we once again made a fire.  Tonight Anna and I played chubby bunny.  Stupid game but fun times.  It was another beautiful night on the lake with a clear sky to see every star.