This weekend we decided to go on a family outing to the Stanford Ranch in Jordan Valley. When I say family I mean our crew, Lisa & Luis and kids, my parents, Bruce & Nancy, and PeeWee. This was our first trip to Jeff's house. The house in the background is over 100 years old. A portion of the house was moved from Delamar. It was interesting to listen to Jeff tell about the ranch and local history.
Here is Bruce, Jeff, and PeeWee relaxing in the shade. Jeff was a gracious host with our unannounced visit. We brought beer, BBQ fixings, beer, pie and beer.
Jeff has a collection of rocks on display. Most of these were thunder eggs and were particularly fascinating for the kids.
Rumor was that there were fish to be caught at the falls. We'd never been so we were eager to check things out. It's a short 4-wheeler ride and then a hike in.
When we got there, the priority was having the kids catch fish. Barry and Sprout are working on casting.
Barry could hardly contain himself when Sprout was casting, so he was nearby to help. I think he had visions of pole in the water or hooking a person.
One of the best parts of Sprout catching a fish is when she has it reeled in and starts singing her "I got a fishy, I got a fishy" song. Initially she started to sing as soon as she hooked one, but after she lost a couple of fish she waited on the celebratory song.
She was also equally enthusiastic when anyone else caught a fish. She would cheer and clap.
It was a fabulous outing. The weather was perfect- not too hot and we missed the rain showers. Thanks to Jeff for putting up with all of us.
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