Vacation the First: Part 2

After a full day of hiking...

 fishing...

 (And whoever said fishing is a relaxing, quiet activity never baited hooks for kids. Fishing with us resembles the activity level of a hot-dog eating contest: continual frenzy, squealing and lost bait! It was like a game show where the timer was always buzzing. Worm! Worm! I need a worm! Hurrrrry, he's catching my fiiiish!!! They cast their lines within inches of one another, adding quite the competitive edge. Those fish were ranged just below the water, watching the show.)

 and reading...

The sun began to set on our unplugged day. 

With no TV, and no computers, the end came slowly. The evening was punctuated with a few small squeals, and pointing fingers...

 A few last bounces and leg-crushers...

 And finally, silence.

 One small boy, down for the count.

 One big boy finds an empty spot...

 Softly, softly

 The day had permission...

to end.