Fishing, fires, floors.... and grapes?

Last week I decided to start sharing our weekends with you and all that goes on around here. You can get to know us and we can get to know you! As some of you may know, when you have a big family your weekend gets split up between family members. Our weekend was very split.

Part 1:

The youngest Raibley kiddo, Adam, was invited to go fishing with our good family friend, Todd. Todd is an excellent fisherman and invited Adam to go with him to "Take a kid fishing" tournament.

And who might you ask won the tournament?

Adam did. :)

He is sooooo excited.

Besides catching the 2.6lb fish he also caught a plaque! (now hanging above his bed) He also won a fishing pole, tackle box, and an assortment of bait and other fishing gear. Such a fun experience for him and great bonding time with Todd.

*Thanks again Todd for taking him and taking pictures of his catch!*

Part 2:

Grape picking! Our good family friends, the Duartes, have a family owned vineyard and every year a group of friends and family get together to help pick grapes. For me it feels like the beginning of fall. Even if it was 105 the day before, as soon as we start cutting grapes it feels like fall. (And if anyone has known me for any length of time, you'll know that fall is by far my favorite season.)

*Note: That cute raggamuffin wearing my dad's old moose t-shirt is mine ladies. All mine (: *

Part 3:

Another part about fall is Kara returning to college. By far one of my least favorite parts of fall. The only other unfortunate part about this time of year are the wildfires here in California. Sadly on their roadtrip they witnessed one first hand. They make for devastatingly beautiful photos.

Part 4:

The floors. The dreaded floors. As you saw last week we were finally able to paint the cottage. Well, in order to seal the concrete floor, it had to be sanded down. It was very messy and not at all picture worthy. But those boys worked in 105 degree heat and got (nearly) every speck of paint and plaster off those floors.

Phew! That wraps up our weekend! Hope you all had a great one too!