We have lived in this town for seventeen months, and we
could not be happier with everything here. We love the small downtown area, the businesses (Mariano’s Fall 2013 WOOT!), the
park district, and the library. We enjoy the Sunday Farmers’ Market, concerts
on the town green, and summer movie series. So far, we have been a part of several events too, such as
the 5K Run and the huge end of summer fest. I used to joke that I wish I could
find a town like Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls, and I think I found it.
could not be happier with everything here. We love the small downtown area, the businesses (Mariano’s Fall 2013 WOOT!), the
park district, and the library. We enjoy the Sunday Farmers’ Market, concerts
on the town green, and summer movie series. So far, we have been a part of several events too, such as
the 5K Run and the huge end of summer fest. I used to joke that I wish I could
find a town like Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls, and I think I found it.
One of the events that we took part in this past weekend,
was the Youth Fishing Derby. Brian has always wanted to teach the kids how to
fish, and this was the perfect event for them to learn. It was totally geared
toward kids, and the volunteers were extremely helpful. For a small fee, the
park district provided each participant with a t-shirt and bait, and for 45
minutes the kids, with the help of an adult could cast their line as many times
at they wanted. When a child caught a fish, a volunteer would measure the fish,
take the hook out (which is the part I’m always squeamish about) and throw the
fish back. At the end of the 45 minutes, there was an award ceremony with
snacks (Goldfish crackers of course) and juice for the kids. Prizes were given to the participant who caught
the biggest fish, and the participant who caught the most fish.
was the Youth Fishing Derby. Brian has always wanted to teach the kids how to
fish, and this was the perfect event for them to learn. It was totally geared
toward kids, and the volunteers were extremely helpful. For a small fee, the
park district provided each participant with a t-shirt and bait, and for 45
minutes the kids, with the help of an adult could cast their line as many times
at they wanted. When a child caught a fish, a volunteer would measure the fish,
take the hook out (which is the part I’m always squeamish about) and throw the
fish back. At the end of the 45 minutes, there was an award ceremony with
snacks (Goldfish crackers of course) and juice for the kids. Prizes were given to the participant who caught
the biggest fish, and the participant who caught the most fish.
The boys (all three) had a ball! Caroline was too young to
register this year, but she had a great time watching. Russell and George with
the help of Daddy and Peepa EACH caught six fish. Pretty impressive for the
first time out.
register this year, but she had a great time watching. Russell and George with
the help of Daddy and Peepa EACH caught six fish. Pretty impressive for the
first time out.
Bait ready.
What a beautiful (and hot) morning!
Running to get more bait!
Russell thought it was too hot to stand.
George smiling ear to ear after his first catch.
Russell’s 7 1/2 inch catch.
Caroline waiting in the shade.
Time to go in and cool off!
What is your favorite thing/event/business in your town?
