Brooke shot a tom

Brooke is so excited. She shot a twenty pound tom with a nine inch beard. I guess it was one of the biggest on record. She got her picture taken and everything. She is such a stud! She got out and chased it down in the forest, calling it on her call through the trees. It stopped and started dancing around to the mating call and then she got it. Her next big hunt is bull elk in October. The boys and I have had a good time here, but we can't wait for our hunters to come home!

Birthday Parties

I was so blessed this year. I was showered with love from friends and family on my birthday.

Brandon's baseball

Brandon has improved his hitting so much. He is hitting into the outfield and learning how to slide! It is so fun to watch our little athlete. His coach is very good at focusing on the basics, and this has paid off.

Me and the boys

Well, Don and Brooke are off on a turkey hunt. They are excited. The boys and I have a weekend of yard work and baseball! Yahoo.

Homeless for the weekend

Well, the school district had a big charity project this year. Instead of Relay for Life, the district decided on helping food banks. The schools were to be at a "homeless shelter" all weekend in Washington High School's gym until 100,000 cans were raised. Our student council showed up in full force and were real troopers. Sleeping on the gym floor was NOT fun, but the kids did teambuilding and played games. In the process, the schools raised four truck loads of cans. I don't know the final count, but I would say it was a success. I am TIRED.
Brandon's first game is tomorrow; he is so excited. Tyler is rehearsing for the school play, and Brooke is getting ready for softball/basketball camps. Don's team is still playing well. One more session of conference to watch. Hope everyone is having a super weekend!