I have a secret place in Indiana that I like to slip off to unannounced and without reservation.   I’ve spent many PTO days chillin and/or fishin at what I’ve come to call Hoff Lake.

The most recent visit to Hoff Lake included my son, his gal and my daughter for a day of fishing over Spring Break 2010.

As always Aunt Pat listened as I filled her in on my life in Texas, the job and relationship stuff.   She owns the gift of unconditional love!!

Several times Patrick and Kelsey stated how darn cool it was to have a fishin rod in hand and the cares of the world at bay.  It was music to my ears. 

With a bit of coaching/teaching Miss Emily out fished everyone by landing 12 fish.  She's going to be a fine fisherwoman.

Later as my visit to Indiana was winding down, I asked Emily which activity we did together over Spring Break was her favorite.  Her response, “Fishing”! 

Take Me Fishing

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Before I arrived in Bloomington for Spring Break 2010; there had been a bunch of talk between me and Emily about bike riding.  Often times she asks me over phone conversations what I have been doing which draws a common response; “exercising and riding my bike”.    

Emily had placed bike riding on ‘Our To Do List’.  However, I was unable to get my bike back to Indiana for use but that didn’t stop the effort.  Emily rode her bike and I walked along/behind… 

Out of nowhere and without prompting she began riding ahead of me, stopping, dismounting bike, and running back to meet up with me.  We would then walk together back to her bike.

I added up Emily’s exercise regime of the day from which these photos were taken.  Bike riding, 5 miles Jogging/running, 1 mile.

I’m very proud of my girl’s effort and genuine interest in ‘exercising and riding my bike’.