Youth Weekend

This past weekend was Texas Youth weekend for hunting.  It is a great chance for the kids to get a buck for the woods get shot up on opening weekend by the adults.  So Tim got Zach out of school early and they picked me up from work and we were on our way to the lease.. it is about a 5 hour trip.. but us leaving so early meant we didn't get there at midnight like we have done many times before.  Saturday morning they got up early but came home with nothing.  Tim said they didn't even see anything.  We ate breakfast, got some deer corn from the store ate lunch, and then it was out for the afternoon hunt.  I decided to stay back at the trailer since it looked like it was going to rain I didn't want to get my camera out.  Well as I sat there I saw the lightening and heard the thunder and got worried especially after the lights started to go out.  Meanwhile, they had saw a 10 point well they were in the stand but it was not acting right and left so Zach couldn't get a good shot on it.   They also noticed the weather and Tim said Zach was counting in-between the thunder and lightening and knew that it was about 2 miles away.  Once Tim got a warning on his phone from weather channel he decided it was time to come in.  

The boys did get back and we did everything we could to get everything outside put up and away from the trees.  I wasn't sure if we were going to leave or what but Tim thought we were better off staying and not getting into the mess.  We didn't get lights back until 8:30 but the weather didn't get better it was bad pretty much all night.

This morning they woke up early again and out to the stand.  They went back to the one they were at last night hoping that the 10 point would come back.. That one didn't but another one did.  Tim got Zach ready and Zach got him!  Tim said he had to shoot him at an angle but he did good.  I could tell he was pretty proud of him.  Last year my father in law was with him when he got his two deer so this was the first time for Tim to see him do it.  They came back to the trailer around 9:30 and I could see Zach's little smiling face and then I could see the deer following them behind the 4 wheeler.  He was so excited and couldn't wait to show me.  We of course took pictures!  If you don't like blood you might want to skip them... but it is worth a look to see that little smile!

I did take some other pictures while I was out there also.. I will start with them.

We are so proud of him.. can you tell?

Have a great week!!  Be sure to come back on Halloween and see what Zach is going to be!

Vegas Baby! Part 1

Tim and I haven't had a vacation together in a few years.. you may remember our 10 Year Anniversary getaway back in October 2009.. So when figuring out which flight to take to Vegas for a board meeting I had to go to for an organization I'm involved in we decided maybe Tim should go with me.  This all almost didn't happen because his mom is not doing well but we got everyone's blessing to go and have a good time and so we did and I think it was a good trip for the both of us especially him.

So we left on Wednesday and got there around 11:00 and we walked in the hotel laughing about the crazy driver we had.. We told the guy at the desk about it and she said well I'm fixing to make your night.. We have sold out of rooms but we have one room that we usually reserve for certain people.  It is only 2400 sq feet.. Tim looked at him and goes the high rollers?!?! HE WAS RIGHT!!  We got the biggest room they had.. When we walked in the room we realized how lucky we were.. it was gorgeous!!!

The Toilet remote....

This couch went in a circle

The pool...

It was really nice and those are just some of the pictures of the room.. if you would like to see more look here.

Vacation - Branson, Missouri

After Little Rock it was on to Branson.  We had a great time going to Dolly's Dixie Stampede, Branson Belle Showboat, Go-Karting, checking out the Fish Hatchery, Hanging out at the condo, swimming at the condo, shopping (well maybe that was just me), putt-putt golfing, going to Branson Landing and going to Sliver Dollar City.  I didn't take as many pictures as I normally do on a trip but there are some.  It was a great week away from everything.  Just what we all needed.  Zach had many first during this week. 

He had his first Rollercoaster ride - and we are not talking about a baby one we are talking about a big boy one!!!  He and I ended up riding twice that day.  The first time he was so excited when he figured out he was tall enough to ride so we got on.. about half way through I look over at him and drule is coming out of his mouth and his head is almost to his knees.. I told him to get his head back!  He didn't scream and his eyes were open through the whole thing.  I was so surprised he did so good... well we get off and I'm telling Tim what he did and well I guess he realized what was being said and I think he got a little scared.. so we ended up have to convience him to do it again.  I told Tim that if we didn't we might not get him back on.. and well it work he got on and this time LOVED IT!  I was so proud of him!!

Tim took this picture of us before the first time..

Zach also got to drive a gokart on his own for the first time.  He was so excited when he realized he was tall enough to do this.  The coarse he drove on only went in a circle but he didn't care.  The first time it was just him the next time it was him and 3 others and let me just say the boy has watched too much NASCAR! He was blocking like a pro.. but the boy behind him was frustrated.. I think he would have beat Zach up if he thought he could get away with it.  He had a great time.

We also went and checked out the Fish Hatchery by the damn.  It was really cool to see all of the fish.

He is feeding the fish..

Happy happy fish...

There were some cool flowers at the hatchery also so I had to get a couple of them..

Zach's first shooting lesson

Tim has decided this is the year Zach will try to shoot his first deer.  So they have been practicing with a BB gun in the backyard.  I think for his first time he did pretty good.. take a look..

Now he thinks everyday he should get to go out and practice!  And that is our fence that is getting wholes put in it.  That is ok he is having a good time!

First Communion

This past weekend Zach made his First Communion.  This is something that he has worked for the past two years.  He had to learn 5 prayers, had 2 retreats with Nuns and lots and lots of practice.  But he made it through it all and made us so proud on Saturday.  Here is my announcement I made for him and a few pictures from the night.

the original had the information about the church..

Zach and his Godparents

This one is special to me because Shelly is one of my older cousin's who was always like a big sister to me since they lived down the street from me.  Well when she pregnant with Blake she asked me to be his Godmother, I was just 20 years old and I thought that was so special that she asked me to be his Godmother.  So I always knew when I had a baby she was going to be their Godmother and so when Zach was Baptised I got a picture of the 4 of us so I knew I wanted a new one.

Blake is so cute!  He loves the fact his is a head taller than me.. everyone is taller than me!!

Zach and his DziaDzia and Grandma

Zach and Granny and Paw-Paw (aka.. my DziaDzia and Grandma)

Zach and Brenden

Nolan, Travis, Zachary and Trevor - These boys are cousins born within 6 months of each other... aren't they cute.. This weekend coming up will be Nolan's First Communion.

Our family



After the service (and photos) it was on to Rudy's for some yummy BBQ and some Lindy's cake!!

We are so proud of Zachary and so happy we were able to share this special time with our family.. I'm sure there was one in Heaven with a front row seat beaming from ear to ear.

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