Where a Kid can be a Kid

I took the kids to Chuck E Cheeze today. They had a lot of fun. I've been working a lot, and it seems like I end up shooing them out of my office more than I play with them.

Nancy, Abby and Nancy's mom went to a craft show all day, so I decided to take the two older kids for a little fun.

After Chuck E Cheeze, I took them to Arrow Dynamics and got a few things for hunting. They sat behind me on the bench while I shot a few arrows just to make sure that I was on. They shared a root beer while I shot and were really patient.

So I leave tomorrow after church with Randy and his son Jake for a few days in Nebraksa hunting white tail deer. Randy is pretty much the most dedicated and skilled hunter any person is likely to ever meet. He can shoot a bow or rifle with such consistency and precision that it awes me to see it, and I consider myself priveleged to accompany him on a hunt.

This is also the first time I will have hunted with a bow. I've hunted successfully with a rifle and a shotgun, but there is a significant difference in shooting a bow and a gun. I feel very confident in my aim though, so it's just a matter of a deer happening by my stand. I've spent the evening packing and prepping the bow and broadhead arrows.

Now I need sleep so I'll sign off until I return Tuesday.