MrDucky Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 Almost a year ago, for our anniversary, we stayed at Lilley's Landing. While there, enjoying the fly shop, talking to everyone who works there, fishing off the dock and Rolan Duffield's boat, walking around the grounds, getting to see the trout cam right there, and just having a great time, Tami also told me that she was expecting a new "lil ducky." Despite her pointing out that she was only about 6 weeks along, I felt the need to share the news with everyone I saw! We also started talking about names. I was really set on Lily (or Lilley!) if it was a girl. Fortunately, it was a boy. (No offense to anyone named Lily, but Lily Kashirsky? That's just not fair to a child!) So, after many weeks of discussion of family names, names out of books, and my arguments that Rainbow and Brook would make great names, I finally came up with a great name-Landon. It's similar to Devon, but not too much alike, and goes well with Kashirsky. Once Tami got over her shock that I had found a great name, she asked what made me think of it. I had to admit that if we couldn't use Lilley, we could use Landin'. And so we did! He is now nearly 4 months old, and well over the slot limit! (He was over 20" at birth, too!) We were back at the resort while she was pregnant, and Devon and I enjoyed the pool. Having spent time getting to know several members of the forum, and it's founder, we know that we will spend many more happy days on the dock, in the cabins/rooms, and showing Landon where he got his name! He may never enjoy slimy worms, icky fish, and the joy of catching one of those on a fly he's tied himself, but he will have a great appreciation for not becoming Lilley Kashirsky! For his first birthday, he will get his first fly rod and wader diapers! We thank God for a place where we can bring our family, to relax, fish, and enjoy great people and scenery! I look forward to spending many hours/days with my two sons, out on the water, teaching them what others have taught me. Yikes!!! I Hate that warning horn
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted May 5, 2008 Root Admin Posted May 5, 2008 John and Tami- thanks for the honor. I've forwarded your post to everyone at the Landing. He's a cute little bug... you need to bring him down for a visit.
Kansas Fly Fisher Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Outstanding! Looks like he is doing very well and I hope to meet him one day. John Born to Fish, Forced to Work KSMEDIC.COM
Rolan Duffield Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Congratulations John: Enjoy these good times and I hope they last forever for you and Tami. We're occasionally caring for my sons 5 month old son. I never believed this could be so much fun. I really enjoyed our time on Taney ,last year. You're always welcome to join me -- fishing -- anytime. Best regards, Rolan
MrDucky Posted May 7, 2008 Author Posted May 7, 2008 John and Tami- thanks for the honor. I've forwarded your post to everyone at the Landing. He's a cute little bug... you need to bring him down for a visit. Outstanding! Looks like he is doing very well and I hope to meet him one day. John Congratulations John: Enjoy these good times and I hope they last forever for you and Tami. We're occasionally caring for my sons 5 month old son. I never believed this could be so much fun. I really enjoyed our time on Taney ,last year. You're always welcome to join me -- fishing -- anytime. Best regards, Rolan Phil we will bring him down soon , John you will meet him someday soon i hope , and Roland , the time on the lake with you was great Yikes!!! I Hate that warning horn
Don Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Good to hear from you. Landon looks great. I'm glad you didn't stay at Chateau on the Lake that weekend. Other kids would have made fun of a kid named Chateau What rod did he get? 00 weight? Take care.....Don Don May I caught you a delicious bass.
Members slabseeker Posted June 20, 2008 Members Posted June 20, 2008 Congratulations! Savor every moment and don't blink, they grow up fast. Sounds like a lucky child. I think teaching kids to experience and appreciate nature is one of the best things we can do. You are right on when it comes to Lilley's. A great to place to bring your family for vacation to fish, shop, play, or just relax and enjoy. My "babies" are 17 & 14 now. We have been bringing our girls over there since they were almost that young, and they still enjoy it, though now it is a more about shopping than fishing. For me it is my "Vacation fishing" time, especially early in the morning, when you would like to catch fish, but it is not necessary. I "serious fish" the rest of the year,but this week is to relax and take time to count blessings and realize things probably aren't as bad as they sometimes seem the other 51 weeks. So...if you see a big, relaxed looking dude in a straw hat with a cup of coffee fishing off the dock this week, say hello. If I don't answer, I am probably taking a nap.
drew03cmc Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 John, he is a cute little bugger. Ours is now seventeen months old, and growing like a weed, and smart as a tack! Enjoy them while they are little bitty and don't run around breaking stuff or throwing things on the floor! I have transitioned to a stay at home dad to be with him all day long while momma works from home of course, making more than I did when I was working. It is the most amazing thing, so enjoy it! Andy
MrDucky Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Just wanted to post a newer picture of our Landon . I asked him if he wanted to go fishing , His reply We our all doing great , Moving this weekend into a house , woo hoo by by apartment living Yikes!!! I Hate that warning horn
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