AnTeLoPe HuNt!!!

Ryan has been putting me in for an antelope tag for the last 6 years.... and I finally drew the tag this year! We went scouting in July to find some bucks and found this one plus a few others. We headed down on Friday night (Sept. 11) to scout for a little bit to find a nice buck. Blake, Devan, Ryan and I went down and stayed overnight in Panguitch, we decided not to take the trailer for such a short trip. We found this buck again on Friday night, and about 25 other bucks. Ryan told me I could choose which one I wanted to shoot, so I picked this one first. Saturday morning we headed out early to the spot where this buck was at, and Blake spotted him in the dark! (Thanks Blake!) So, Ryan, Devan and I got out of the truck and started to get closer to him so I could get a shot before he got out of range. Blake stayed back at the truck with the spotting scope and a radio so he could tell us which way he was going. I could barely see the dang thing! It was barely 6:40 and it wasn't light yet. I shot him at 6:45 am at 362 yards away. It was an awesome hunt and I had a blast with the boys! Here's my buck......
Blake wants me to send this picture in with the story and try to win money and prizes......

Pretty sunrise

Blake, Devan and Me with my buck

Ryan, Devan and Me

His face was really pretty!

The boys with my buck. This will be Ryan next year. It's his turn to draw the tag! Good luck shooting a bigger buck than me babe!!!!

Camping~Strawberry~August 2009

We were camping for most of the month of August. Hunting season is here! We were at Strawberry for 3 of 4 weekends in August. We had a blast! Ryan didn't have much luck this year elk hunting, but he did get a small buck, which he was excited about! I love camping, but I am glad the archery hunt is over so we can spend some time at home! Enjoy the pictures!

Going for a ride with Grandpa Cory!

Yes.... he is peeing on Ryan's truck tire! Sorry, maybe to much information to post in the blog?!

Getting ready to shoot his "bow" with a VERY dirty face! Gotta love camping!

Grabbing a hand full of grapes with FILTHY hands!

Paige decided she wanted to try dipping her head into the freezing water after she watched Hazen doing it!

Hazen and Brooklyn dipping their heads......

I LOVE this picture!

Freezing water dripping from the head!

Hazen thought this might be a good way to cool off I guess...... funny boy!

Throwing rocks with Brooklyn and Brinley..... watch out girls!

Paige and Brinley

That's a big one!

Hazen loves to throw rocks!

Bowling and Lagoon!!! Lots of Pictures!!

A couple of weeks ago, Hazen and I went to Lagoon with Ryan's family for the day. Ryan wasn't able to come, he had to work, but we had fun without him! Ryan's family usually goes to Lagoon every year and we haven't been for 4 or 5 years, so this year we decided to go. Hazen wasn't quite sure about the whole thing, but by the end of the day he was loving it! He had a lot of fun. Ryan's family was a big help to me all day with him. I was also able to go on most of the rides. It was such a fun day! Thanks Julie!

Riding on the train with Grandma Julie (Ryan's mom)

He LOVED this ride.... yes, because he is shooting a gun. If any of you know my child, you know he is happiest when he has a gun in his hand!

Hazen cheesing it for the camera :) He really is happy, he kind of looks like he is crying.

Hazen and I riding the merry-go-round. I look huge in this picture...

Hazen and Grandpa DeeRay (Ryan's dad) waiting in line for the merry-go-round. Another one of his favorites.... I think we went on it 4 times in a row.

Hazen and his cousin Karlee patiently waiting in line for the car ride.

Hazen driving the cars. He loved this ride.

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In July, my mom, Elisa and her girls, and Hazen and I went to lunch and then we took the kids bowling. They had a blast! We had different plans for the day, but at last minute they didn't work out, so we decided to take them bowling. I bowled with all the kids. It was so much fun! I hadn't bowled for a really long time. We let them play in the arcade after for a little while. It was a fun day and we are definitely going to have to do it again!

Hazen thought bowling was pretty fun!

Elisa and Brooklyn

Helping my little guy!

My mom came along to help with the kids.

The girls waiting for their ball. What a fun day!