Hello, Spring!

The temperature may still be on average about 50 degrees, but there is no denying the signs of Spring we are finally enjoying. Last weekend Ryan suggested we take a spontaneous fishing trip to Oster Lakes, theoretically about 35 minutes from Twin Falls, unless you take the lengthy scenic route up and down the canyon because you didn't look up driving directions before you left. If you think it's easy getting lost in a busy city, try navigating your way around the backwoods of Idaho, where the most you get is an occasional stop sign and another stinking dairy every few miles. Lucky for us, the girls were very patient and the scenery was nice to look at for the two hours we were in the car. There were quite a few people at the lake when we arrived, but nobody seemed to be catching any fish. We didn't end up having much luck ourselves, but the girls had a splendid time just being outside. It was a lovely Spring day. 

Nest of goose eggs Ryan pointed out

The parents out for a swim 

Ryan bought Lisa her own fishing pole this year, but since it wasn't producing the desired results, she was content using this stick.

Lyra was making me nervous being that close to so much water. She wanted to get right in. 

Before going on our fishing trip, the girls got to take part in an Easter egg hunt our apartment managers put together. It was kind of nice to have that taken care of for us. The girls thought it was great fun, even though Lyra wasn't quite sure what was going on.

What do you want me to do with this?

Ok. I'll put it in the basket if you want me to, Dad.

Mm-mmm...why didn't you tell me there was CANDY in these eggs? NOW I get it. 

But I still think I know a much better use for this basket.

On Friday, we took some time out for Earth Day and made another "Trash Monster" like last year.  We took the monster over to the canyon walking trail near our apartment and fed trash to it. We talked a little about recycling and what we can do to use less. 

Lisa is too busy pretending to talk on her plastic, pink cell phone to pose for my picture.