.45-70

Here is the 100 yard group I got from the .45-70 long-barrel handi-rifle. At 200 the spread was a little more broad but about 4-5in below red dot. I was really hoping for a three in one, but the last shot at 12:00 broke my heart (and if not for the recoil pad my shoulder).

Pun'kin Patch

We spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at the pun'kin (that's what A.K. calls it) patch. The weather was beautiful and actually felt like fall! Aubrey Kate, as well as moma and dada, had a great time on the hayride looking at all the interesting animals! They had a zeedonk (a cross between a zebra and a donkey) (yes, I'm for real). They also had an assortment of other farm animals that they stopped to feed along the way. The last stop of the hayride was the pun'kin patch. Aubrey Kate got off the hayride trailer with her pig tails whipping in the wind and her little pink boots carrying her to touch almost each and every pun'kin! She went through the hay bale maze with her dada and rode the potato sack swings with her moma. We had such a great time and I look forward to going again next year!

Fun Rides!

The Beach

We drove down to Orange Beach on Monday evening. Tuesday was somewhat overcast, but we were able to get in a few hours on the sand. Wednesday = rain, Thursday = rain, Friday = rain. Oh well! We still had a great time. I got my fill of fried oysters and steamed shrimp. Aubrey Kate had a blast on the kiddie rides at an amusement park. I'm thankful we had a change of scenery and a break from our normal routine.

FYI

Just to let you know, we are going down to Orange Beach for a few days. There probably won't be another post until we get back (Thursday or Friday). Hope to have some cute beach pics when we return! Have a great week everyone!

It's Official!

Well, I've lived in Mississippi for ____ years (my age this year is a sour subject :) ) and I've never been to the Canton Flea Market. Well, now I have joined the elite group of true Mississippi women because today, I went "to Canton". My friend Jen Scott and I loaded up our kiddos and had a nice afternoon browsing around the square. I ended up buying some cute stuff for Aubrey Kate, a glass of sweet tea, and some pretty fine tasting pistoles (???) - pastry filled w/a spicy crawfish mixture. Anyway, I'm glad I can finally say that I've been "to Canton".

Fun Weekend

We have had such a fun (and busy) weekend! It all started on Friday afternoon. Aubrey Kate and I were playing outside and found a ladybug (aka: "badybug"). For those of you who don't know, Aubrey Kate has been our little ladybug since before she was born. Michael bought her a little ladybug charm for her baby bracelet the Christmas before she was born. From there, everything has been ladybugs! Her room, her clothes, etc... So, finding this ladybug was fun.

Next event was Friday night. Elmo was in town (at Miskelly furniture store!). Of course we had to go see the real, live Elmo. Aubrey Kate was a little timid at first, so I had to be in the picture with her, but she warmed up and even ended up giving him a kiss! Also, she got to ride the carousel with her daddy.

On Saturday morning, Aubrey Kate and I ran in the Wellsfest 5k in Jackson. One of my favorite things to do is run with her. She loves to sit in her jogging stroller and watch everyone and say "hey" to the sweet workers who give us water! Saturday afternoon we went to visit papaw and mamaw Ables in Benton (michael's dad's side of the family). They were excited to see Aubrey Kate. That evening we went out to eat with Michael's mother's side of the family.

Today is Sunday and we had a great morning at church. Now, Aubrey Kate is napping well because she is totally exhausted from her fun weekend!