Life changes when you become parent. Duh, right?

But no matter the prep and observation, when that first one comes along it’s a real eye opener. Scared for sure, even though you might not openly admit it.

So, what do you do?

Cross your fingers, do your best, provide, set a good example…and take ‘em fishing.

Our oldest, Helena, pictured above with a catch and a smile shows that we must be doing something right. Of course, now that she has hit the teenage mark, other interests supersede fishing and hints of independence provide glimpses of what lies ahead when Mom and Dad don’t call all the shots.

And just the other day I commented that the little girl casting beside me in the photo below is darn near as tall as her Mama. Just as pretty too. Bet her Mama can outfish her though.

Talk to you later. Troy