Shooter's World

Mike & I had to pick an activity to be in charge of...the one we picked was shooting. I'm not sure we thought through the snow issue, but other than being cold...the two feet of snow wasn't too big of an issue. Well, it didn't stop us.

Syd shot really well for her first time. Our other first time shooters were Billy, Savannah, Derek, Carsen & Brooklyn. Unfortunately, Carsen suffered a small injury & so did Trent. Trent's was self-correcting...and Carsen was DONE with shooting after his facial injury.

Derek refused to dress appropriately, so I left early to hike back to the cabin with him & Brooklyn...who was cold (& bored...I think). I missed shooting my shotgun, but enjoyed some sisters only time while the boys were still out shooting.

We also spent a few hours this morning, and again this evening preparing to leave this wonderful place. Robyn's family will be leaving in the morning to get Sydney to work by 2:30 and my parents are heading to Phoenix for a few hours to attend my Uncle Jared & Aunt Cheryl's Temple Sealing. Hopefully the snow fall expected for the next few days won't change any one's plans.

This has been such a fun-filled week. The last time we were ALL together to both Christmas Eve and Christmas day was only two weeks before my mom died 14 years ago this coming January. This has been such a great experience...since that Christmas long ago, our family sure has changed.

We lost our mother, but were fortunate to gain an amazing mother also. We've gained two sisters, one sister-in-law, five brother-in-laws...and buried one. We've added 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dad & Robyn both had open-heart surgery (the second time for both), appendixes have been removed, many countries have been traveled to...we have added four more bachelor's degrees and five more Master's degrees...and Raelynn graduated from high school. We've all moved at least once (Ryan wins with their 11 moves in 10 years), all bought and sold new cars, gotten married, and many other assorted life changes.

Our family sure has changed, but the love & respect we have for one another has only grown. Life's lesson haven't always been easy, but we have never been left alone to struggle through them. I can't say it enough times; my family amazes me.