We went out to the canyon, about 5 miles out of town, and David got a chance to fire his new Russian SKS. The older three kids took turns firing the BB gun. They had lots of fun and we made some great memories. We loaded up, picked up some food from a local food tent at Bashas, where got some yummy Navajo Tacos and hot dogs, and found a perfect spot for a little picnic. It was a little chilly, but fun! After lunch the kids ran around, David got a few targets set up and the guns loaded. After about a 20 minute lecture on gun safety, the kids all loaded into the van, and one by one they came out and got to fire the BB gun. They all did really well. Nathan shot a paper plate, clean through the middle, on his second try! We were proud, especially daddy! Here are a few pictures of the kids, shooting the BB gun.
And here is the picture to frame on the wall. David was acting very serious, manly, etc., but if you looked close, he was just giddy! He was having such a good time with his new toy! I can't understand why guns are that exciting. Even I took a few shots (no pictures, of course), with the BB gun, the .22, and the SKS. Each gun got progressively louder. That SKS will deafen you, if your not careful! 
I did end up finally getting the Christmas lights off the house, right as is was getting dark. But, I bet we had more fun, and made more memories during that day, then we would have staying home and finishing that foot long list. Sometimes you have to put your "honey-do-list" aside and just HAVE FUN with your family.....it's worth it!
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That does sound like fun. I love doing this spur of the moment things as a family. You guys are so fun.
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