SKEETers

Just picked up a new sport. This week I sold a bunch of junk from my garadge on craigslist, and afterwards went down to the local pawnshop and picked up a 12 gauge Winchester 1400. Logically, it needed an immediate test drive, so this morning my father and I went down to the local clay pigeon range to see what kind of damage we could do.

I let the ole pro have have the first few shots as seen above. Apparently, he has had some experience in a prior life, when some 50 years ago he placed third in a local turkey shoot. Besides, if an untried firearm is going to explode with the first shot, its best if you're not the one holding it right?

I ended up hitting about 20% of my targets.... okay maybe more like 10%. Dad, on the otherhand, was much better than me. Still, I got a good feel for the thrill of the sport, and now am pretty sure that it has won itself TWO new disciples.

Autumn Colors

This was what treated our eyes the first weekend of November here in Nashville--beautiful fall colors on a cool, crisp Sabbath afternoon. We took these pictures at the historic Grassmere farm behind the Nashville zoo. This is Aeva's first fall that she is old enough to enjoy and its been a treat so far.Here's my little girl getting tossed up in the air by her Papa. She tend to let out little excited gasps just as she leaves my arms.

Too bad such pretty colors are destined to fade so quickly. Shortly after these pictures were taken, we several hard rains that took most of the early colors off right away. Fortunately, there are still an abundance of hearty maple trees in middle Tennessee that cling to those fiery orange and vivid red colors until the last moments of autumn.

Intruders Beware

After months of talking about it, I finally had the chance to take my wife to the pistol range. The recoil from my 9mm was a little much for her, but this Ruger Mark III .22 that we rented was just her speed. And Jessica is a deadly shot too.

Here she is from 30 feet just as she is warming up. Keep in mind that she has never shot a pistol before.

Right before this video I had asked, "What are you going to do if a badguy breaks into our house in the middle of the night?" Well... here's your answer. Evil dudes stay away!

Marathon Woman!!!

Big Congradulations to my wife Jessica and, of course, running partner and long time friend Sergeant Alex Larrea for running the 34th Annual 2009 Washington D.C. Marine Corps Marathon in 3h 43 min!!!!      Wow!    Talk about a feat!   An check out that metal.  I'd say its well worth it for a job well done, something I will no doubt never ever ever do or even be able to attempt.

Here's the happy mug shot of one half the dinamic duo immeditely after finishing the race.  Congradulations to two great athletes and very  special people!   

Autumn

Autumn is upon us and old man winter is already just around the corner. I haven't had much time to update the blog lately, but here are a few random pics from a trip to a local pumpkin patch. Aeva loved it!

Happy Birthday Aeva

Last Sabbath, September 19th we celebrated Aeva's very first birthday! For those of you who couldn't make it, you might assume this 1-year-old would have been indifferent to the party, presents, and cake. But Aeva understood exactly one thing.... this is all for me!!! Just look at the expression on that little face after diving into her smash cake.

Even though we had set up for an outdoor event, angry overhead clouds threatened to drown us out. The Lord blessed, however, and the rain held off right until the last guests left.

Aeva has been enjoying her new pink scooter.

Can't see it in this pic, but the party theme was puppies. No, we couldn't actually spring for a real puppy at this stage, but everything else was canine: puppy plates, cups, balloons, and most importantly a puppy cake.

Aeva's anticipation before each present was pallatable. She would stand right next to Mami as each present was unwrapped, bounching up and down with excitement, then grab the present and parade around the patio, clutching it to her chest or proudly displaying it above her head.

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More Pictures from Panama!

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