Stellerama 2012

The second annual Stellerama fishing tournament, Harborwalk, Texas 2012.  Stellerama was a name coined by my brother for the annual party my parents would host for my dad's group at Shell.  The party retired with my dad, but was reborn a year ago when my father coordinated the first annual Stellerama fishing tournament, open to all the families of Harborwalk.  We missed it last year, but we were geared up and ready to fish this year.  Look at all those kids!

 But there are the two cutest participants!

 We got up early to make sure we were there when the fish were hungry.  TJ left super early, good thing, he hit a keeper Flounder early in the day.  Carys and I had a great time fishing off my dad's back porch.  We knew that quantity mattered and to check in as soon as possible.  The first to check in would place!

Grams Cathy was visiting from Florida and took her first try at fishing along with Auntie Kim that drove down for the day.  Both of them enjoyed the food and fun.

Carys loves her shiny metals!

 Me too!  Says sweet Ava.

 The girls placed!  Carys came in 2nd for most unusual and 1st for having the most croakers.  Ava came in 3rd for having the most unusual.

 The unusual fish were really the "trash" fish of Harborwalk...if only we had caught a lizard fish!  Silver perch and pinfish are easy to catch.

 Ava taking a look at her 3rd place goodie bag.  She wanted to eat her goldfish right away.

 Great toys for Ava!

 Carys showing me her tacklebox, a great second place prize.

 And for first place, her very own fishing rod that lights up!

 Someone made a comment about how many times they heard "Markiewicz" as a winner...my simple response..."They do have Steller in their blood." 

As for TJ, he has become a true Steller, learning to fish, keeping our hooks baited and tied.  He also came in 2nd for heaviest flounder, giving us awesome prizes and gift cards.

 Everyone left with something, including a full belly of delicious food and a t-shirt.  We also get to see the Astros play from club level seats in July.  Now to start planning for next year!  We may have to bring in other Stellers to dominate the leader board.