Our Little Hunter - Shayles First Elk

Shayle (16-Junior in High-School) got her first Bull Elk!  She and Dad have been hunting on their days off for the past three weekends, and getting down to the final days. With a special permit for a bull, and after seeing literally hundreds of elk, including nearly 80 bulls, they finally got close enough to take a shot at one. While stalking through the timber to try for a bull they had seen earlier out on an open ridge, they ran into three more bulls laying in the trees. At 200 yards, and the bull in bed, Shayle shot a beautiful 4x4 bull elk with her Dad's .338 Winchester. She made a perfect heart shot, and killed it instantly! Dad got it on video, but was just as excited as Shayle, so some of the film is a bit wild. Congratulations Shayle on your first bull elk! What an awesome Father-Daughter experience that was...

Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Johnny!!!

Johnny got a new 3/4 ton heavy duty Chevy yesterday. These pictures were taken early this morning before John and Shayle went out hunting for her elk, so they are a little dark. Our old Chevy had a lot of miles on it and it was time to trade it in for a little more of a family friendly truck. So, now we have 4 doors and a full back seat for the kids to travel in.... let's see... where to go first?

John and Shayle are out hunting for a big bull elk again today. They have seen several big bulls and we hope she lands a nice big one. We promise to post pictures if she gets one!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cache is 6-1/2 Months now!

He is sitting up by himself, making lots of happy noises, and is very interactive with all of us. He lights up when Shayle or Colton walk in the room and starts squeeling happy sounds. We can't believe how fast he is growing and how independent he is becoming already. Man they grow fast.

Cache's First Halloween

Cache dressed up as a little monkey (cause Mom is a little crazy about monkey's). And Sister went crazy with the camera. He didn't go out trick or treating yet as he has a big brother who loves to play tricks and a sister who loves to give him treats!

Cache is 6 months on November 6 already! Man how time flies. He is getting so big and handsome, looking like a little man already. His eyes are so dark brown and he has the wonderful mexican features.

Cache is growing so fast!

He is still going to work with Mom where everyone enjoys hearing his giggle and coos. He has found his voice and lets everyone know it. Dad and Cache have spent many hours in the kitchen cutting up Dad's two elk and grinding all the hamburger. Mom had to go away for a week to West Virginia where she got to see some special friends and enjoy a week worth of intense training in Lands. Shayle, Colton and Cache enjoyed the week with Dad!