weekend shots

Weekend shots and a week of Thanksgiving.  

Thanksgiving really is one of my favorite holidays.

I like to cook and share with others.

Not to mention all the other good food to eat.

And being around family.

And making gingerbread houses.

And four wheeling.

I did all the decorating for Christmas on Sunday that I plan to do.

I feel the need and urge to just keep it simple and

decided against putting the big tree up this year.

Instead I have white Christmas lights scattered here and there with

simple glittered pine cones sparkling around.  

I put two alpine trees on top of the fireplace. 

It still really gives a bit of special to the season without 

it being everywhere. 

We also had the turkey shoot at my father-in-law's farm on Saturday.

Which was also Shaun's birthday.

All in all it was a good weekend and I'm ready for the week.

Weekend Adventures A Great Turkey Shoot

Well, I am here to report the best turkey shoot at Sleepin' Bear Lodge and Farms that we've had to date.  The 7th annual shoot was put on Saturday, November 23rd, which is a week or so later in the year than it is normally held.  We had a cold, windy day but that didn't stop the shooters from coming.  I don't have an exact head count but I would venture to guess around a hundred people were in attendance which is the most we've ever had.  Over five hours we shot thirty two lines, between shotgun, rifle, pistol and skeet shoots.  That's a bit over six shoots an hour.  We had fantastic helpers there all day from the firing lines, pay line, behind the scenes and food crew.  Which speaking of the food.... we had regular chili, dove chili, BBQ soup, jalapeno cornbread, regular cornbread and desserts!  If you left hungry it's your own fault!  The raffle tickets gave way to three guns given away, two air guns and one 410.  Folks won so many turkeys, Boston butts and country hams that we ran out which is a wonderful thing!  Y'all, we had a mighty fine day and I'm not sure how much exactly we raised for the children's hospital but we gave it our finest shot.  Thanks to everyone and if you weren't there, well we missed you!!

I was too busy to take many pictures.  Here are a few of the ones I was able to snap.

 

Turkey Shoot at Sleepin' Bear

Every year for the past seven years, my Father-In-Law has put on a big turkey shoot at the farm next door to us... Sleepin' Bear Lodge and Farms.  The proceeds from the shoot each year are donated to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital and Vanderbilt, which is a plus in itself!  We have a really big time having shotgun target shoots, pistol shoots, novelty shoots, raffle prizes and lunch to boot!  We have had prizes from turkeys, city hams and country hams to camo gear and even guns. 

We generally have a great crowd and would love to see you and your family there!

 

 

 

 

 



A Quick Kiddo Thanksgiving Craft

Here is a pretty quick Thanksgiving turkey craft that kiddos, along with adult help, can make to play with or use in decorations.  The supplies needed are minimal.  Construction paper in brown, black, yellow, orange and red, scissors, glue and a popsicle stick.  Oh and a kid hand to trace!

Ahead of time, cut out a brown circle using a drinking glass to trace unless you can draw a good circle.  In that case, go for it.  Cut out two small circles from the black paper for eyes and a triangle from the yellow or orange paper for the beak.  If your kids are old enough to use scissors then they can do it. 

Next have the kids trace their hands on the red, yellow or orange paper and cut it out.  Glue the brown circle on to the palm of the cut out hand, then glue the eyes and beak to the front of the circle.  Use the liquid glue to affix the popsicle stick on to the back of the turkey and allow it to dry.

Your turkeys are ready for a Thanksgiving puppet show or to be place in arrangements or napkin rings.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This was the only book I could get at the library for Thanksgiving!  And I was happy to get it!