the pictures from another visit to my parents are very random.
the boys were introduced to the bb gun my mom uses to keep rabbits away.
and they LOVED it.
i didn't know what to think.
they were learning so they were not very safe…i was sure someone would get a bb in their behind.
the target was a pyramid of pop cans.
they got pretty good.
and finally i could not resist…..i had to try.
i shot it just as craig walked outside…he shouted "That's the way Governor!"
i answered "i can see Russia from my house!"
it was addictive.
as far as i can recall i have only touched one other gun in my life.
when i was a teenager i went into the convenince store in my small town (Wen's One)
there was a police officer talking to the cashier and i asked "can i hold your gun?!" giggle giggle giggle
AND HE LET ME!!!
he removed the clip…or the bullets…or whatever it's called first…but STILL!
why would you give an ADD spazzy teenage girl a gun?!
the monarch caterpillars were all over the milkweed in my dad's butterfly garden.
they were eating like crazy.
they just eat the whole leaf eventually.
talby and annie quietly played in the basement (on the new soft carpet)
and i came down to see talby's giant marble tower and this village annie created.
my dad has these big pieces of wood for the kids to use as a flat surface on the floor.
she covered it corner to corner.
army men vs. indians vs. dinosaurs…..of course.
that night my mom made an ice cream dessert which we ate on the deck and stayed until it got dark.
Sorry and checkers were played…i had my laptop out…music was playing…
waffle was frolicking in a fenced yard…annie had fallen asleep on the couch with no dinner…
it was peaceful.
and while i was out here….i might as well take just a few more shots.
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How it reminds me so much of when i was younger.
Life was much simpler in those days!
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You guys play a lot of games, think you may have a board-game favorites list sometime? We’re thinking of stocking a game cupboard in our new place…
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LOVED this post–highlighted by the Palin jokes:)
My girls love the milkweed covered in monarch caterpillars–Jeremy and the girls are very active in tagging monarchs in the fall for the Monarch Watch.
Are you planning to for to the Arts & Crafts Fair next month? Maybe I’ll see you there.
Kristy
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no one is shooting stray animals.
they are protecting their gardens they worked hard on…their pets from disease…their children safe from rodents in the yard…etc.
and we were shooting pop cans.
but if you have a strong opinion…which is okay…you need to be kind enough to leave a way for me to contact you.
mom - I love this post. We really did have a nice peaceful time. Everyone doing their own thing together!
Maybe we should clarify (for “Stopshooting”)that the bb gun doesn’t hurt the animals – just scares them. They don’t need to be eating all my flowers!
Kate - Seriously. Thank God for your blog. I am having a crazy (AKA horrible) morning and just reading this made me relax.
Thank you, thank you
Stopshooting - I think this is terrible. Hurting innocent animals and then still being proud of it…goodness what are you thinking?
The comment that says that she uses bb guns on stray animals…how sick is that? They are homeless and vulnerable and then you nice people shoot them
Elisa - Maverick!
traci - that is great sarah!!! you know the boys are going to be hounding you for a bb gun now. my kids grew up with them. you look like a natural. cute photos. great memories made at grandma and grandpas!!
the wild raspberry - love annie’s scene…reminds me of the Night at the Museum movie…i’m sure they must have come to life that night!
Kathy - Great pictures, what a wonderful summer night surrounded by family and fun.
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jody - fun! reminds me of our family when we go to my parent’s house. guns, games, grandparents…life doesn’t get much better!
Michelle - You crack me up Meg! And I really love the peacefulness of capturing everyone absorbed in games at the table together.
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Christina - Gun shots, not camera shots. I like the unexpected!
Annie’s wooden board is awesome. It’s like the Village People went prehistoric. And then multiplied.
It looks like such a lovely evening. And peaceful seems like the perfect word, it was a peaceful post.
Ashley Ann - First the comment calling you a “Maverick”…H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!
Love, love, love that your girls have an army men, indian, dinosaur war going on. love it.
Congrats on the well deserved award too…
Anna Marie - I got a bb gun just like that last Christmas from my husband. I love it! I use it for opossum, raccoons and stray animals.
Looks like you all had a blast! I like your mom’s deck!
Christy - Such a Maverick! What a fun time. Love Annie’s village! That is AWESOME!
Shann - The first thing I thought of when I saw you guys shooting the gun was that great line from the classic “A Christmas Story.” You’ll shoot your eye out! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I am so thankful, however, that it appears no eyes were harmed during your evening of fun. Don’t you just love outdoor porches and board games?
purejoy - boys are fascinated with guns. i wonder why that is?
i rear ended a semi in bumper to bumper traffic in chicago.
not a good time.
the policeman responding to the “incident” was not amused, either.
i had the back window rolled down because my two small children were in the car, and frightened.
my 3 year old son spotted the police officer, and twenty questions ensued. . .
wow! is that a gun?
is that a real gun?
does it shoot real bullets?
have you ever shot your gun?
did you kill someone??
ohmygracious, please, son. this guy was not in a good humor when he arrived. . .
but on the inside, i was dying laughing.
this the same kid who broke the silence after the accident. . .
. . . mommy. why you say sh*t?
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Staci - Waffle wasn’t scared at all????? I love the patio pics 🙂 Makes me smile…barefeet and OFF…isn’t that what Summer is alllll about!!! I’m a little sad it’s gone….but I love my house being quiet for at least two small hours 😉
Christine - So I love this post, it reminds me of when I was a kid. My dad had two daughters and no sons, so even though I had barbies, I also had a bbgun and the litle mono-colored toy soilders and cowboys and indians like your daughter was playing with. Great post, I’d say enjoy the rest of your summer but I forgot that kids already go back to school by now farther west. 🙂
-Christine
Renee - LOVE the Sarah Palin jokes! Too funny. xoxo
PaiselyJade - Awesome pics… I’d love a go with that gun!!
Courtney - That makes me just want to hug your dad– having a butterfly garden– oh my cuteness!
Joanna - Sounds like a fun day. Love that the cop let you hold his gun. Wouldn’t happen now-a-days (which I think saying makes me like 84).
Michelle - Oh my gosh. You are cracking me up. I’m seriously laughing out loud over the Sarah Palin references. You betcha. {wink}
Trish - very funny 🙂
Amber - Hey girlie. I have that same pink shirt! :o)
Ashley Clark - Gorgeous photos. Love the ones of the caterpillars and toy soldiers especially :)I remember when my dad took my brothers and I to shoot his BB gun at some pop cans. It was so exciting, and very addictive!
Ashley ♥
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adrienneK - ahahaha! i love it!!! armed and (kinda) dangerous!!! you’re great!!!
Laura - You’re a crack-up- love the picts, I enjoy going to bass-pro-shop & ending up in the shooting gallery. On weekdays, they seem not to require coins to activate(?).
Once when my husband was shopping handguns, he asked me to hold one, see how it felt, too small, too big. I was also holding my youngest, on my hip. All I needed was to throw off my shoes, and I’d have been a complete picture.
Love the army guys and the classic ‘sorry’ game. Happy Sunflower Season-