So when we had actually nailed a day down to get together, Mike told me to ask if they would like to go to a shooting range and I did, not thinking that they would bite. Our original plan was to go hiking. But it so happens, that Kindy's husband Vern is a gun man himself. So plans were made for the guys to take to the four oldest while Kindy and I took their three youngest over to Usery Mountain to the playground. Kindy so happens to be one of those people that it may have been forever since I have talked to her, but it seems like it was just yesterday. I love that about her! We had a blast. I really wish my scanner was working, because I would totally put a picture of a long time ago on here.
Here is a picture of our boys together. Mike had a great time with Vern. He said it was like hanging out with one of his Brookings friends...a very high compliment since they are the closest thing he has to siblings. I think Mike would love to go shooting with Vern again.
My kids had only visited a shooting range once before when Mike wanted to shoot his Christmas present and break it in really fast after we had gone hiking one afternoon. They weren't to sure about it at the time. But when they found out that the Vern was bringing some rifles for the kids to shoot they got really excited. (Thanks for sharing!! Now Mike has told the kids we will have to get one for them too...what a bad influence ;) ) You can see that Christian revved up a bit of his testosterone while shooting his gun. The great thing about shooting ranges, is they are very safe places to go shooting. I was impressed the first time we went there with the rules and the procedures that they had. 
Mike got a "shot" of my little girl shooting the rifle. Look at the concentration.
Christian loved it too, although not a real great shot at this point. He was just so excited about shooting the gun he apparently didn't pay attention to the target per se. 
It was a fun day that went by way to fast. Thanks Kindy and Vern for driving all the way over to the East side. Our turn next time! 
3 comments:
Love the pictures! Sorry that Vern has influenced your husband in the way of guns. He is always excited to find someone else who loves guns. That sounds bad. He likes to shoot them at targets and if he ever sees an animal on a hunt. That is it for his gun use.
What a fun day for you guys.
long time friends are the best.
We bought some old guns for
our kids when we lived in Idaho
and they love them.
It is fun for them to go
shooting with their dad.
I know they are locked up
safe and sound so I never
worry.
Well, I've known Kindy since I was like FOUR, so I beat you. Ok, but I moved when I was 7 and then only saw her a time or two in college, when she came over to visit you. I guess it doesn't count. ;-) How fun that your families could hang out together. I'm not sure how I'd feel about guns, but it does seem like a very controlled environment!
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