Allen and Thomas were very excited to go hunting with us last weekend. I think they were even more excited because Avery had the whole weekend off which meant lots of Daddy time! In preparation for our hunting trip, the boys (with some help from Daddy) made their very own rubber band guns, complete with a rope sling. They turned out so cute!
The boys were so excited to take their guns hunting with us. I know they will be treasured keepsakes for years to come, but more importantly they have a special memory of time spent with their Dad, which is worth much more.
While we didn't manage to get an elk (.yet.), the time spent as a family was wonderful. It was amazing to see the boy's expressions when they heard an elk bugle for the first time. I am proud of the traditions we are passing on the Allen and Thomas, but more importantly, I feel like we are teaching them how to be self-reliant. I like the idea of knowing where my food comes from and being involved in every step of the preparation. I want them to learn to appreciate nature, and also to be thankful for all we have been blessed with.
In other news, we were very excited (and slightly apprehensive) to add another member to our family. We are now officially a family of two grown ups, two kiddos, and three dogs (.yikes.).
Harley is an eight-week old chocolate lab mix and was in need of a good home. While this was not exactly what we had planned, she has been a wonderful addition to our family. Chazz loves playing with her and follows her everywhere. Sadie is a bit more standoffish but seems to appreciate having another distraction for Chazz.
Our family is definitely complete...for now :)
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