We have so many fond memories of the 4th of July kids fishing tournament, so I was really excited to have Connor participate this year! One of Connor's little loves, Peyton, joined in on the fishing adventures (as well as Matt, Nana, Papa, Auntie Nicole, Uncle Craig & Peyton's folks). We were there to register bright & early!
We were pumped. We were prepared with shrimp in hand, scoped out a good spot, and plopped in hopes of reeling in something.
All pressure was on Papa to pull through for Mr. Connor. We waited...
and waited...
Until we finally got a bite!
We caught a...snapper?! We weren't quite sure. For Papa & Craig to be not quite sure of what Connor caught...it had to be a weird fish! After scoping out other fisherman opinions on the way to the weighing area to show the officials our fish, I believe they determined it was a black bass. Whatever it was...it was a fish! Yay!
After more waiting, we opted to move to a fishing spot that offered a little more shade for this 90-some degree hot day. After what felt like a hot, sweaty eternity...Papa called Connor over to a big, big, big bite!
After a strange fight trying to pull this sucker from underneath the dock & around the piling, Connor & Papa pulled out a stingray! They got the attention from the entire fishing tournament of people! Connor walked to the weighing station to show the officials & was so proud to tell everyone he caught a stingray :)
A final picture with his prized catch before they released him to the water again. Connor is, in fact, smiling. His cheese faces have become a little more 'painful' looking. No worries--he's happy! :)
We tried to fish some more, but the heat was starting to wipe us all out. With about 20 minutes left in the tournament, we opted to seek shade and cool off before the award ceremony.
While resting in the shade, we were passed by Peyton & Captain Uncle Craig many-a-times as they brought in 7 fish!
The tourament was complete with lunch and an award ceremony. Mr. Connor the fisherman finished with the prize for unique fish, after reeling in his super cool stingray! Connor walked away with a fancy trophy, new fishing pole, and bait bucket!
Like noted above, Connor is, in fact, happy. The cheese face seems to appear more and more painful as the day goes on. He thought the bait bucket would be a great place to store his marbles :). Whatever floats his boat!
Big prizes for our tiny fisherman!
Despite the heat, we had a great time! Happy 4th of July! :)
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