This weekend was full!! On Saturday the kids got to go to the gun range and be part of the NRA sponsored kids shoot. Nick had the opportunity to shoot trap, skeet, rifle, 20 rounds through an Uzi on full automatic, .22 pistol and rifle, as well as a black powder rifle and some archery. Alex and Max weren't old enough to shoot all the guns but they were able to shoot an air rifle and pistol, as well as slingshots, bows, and other outdoor activities.
Nick enjoyed all the shooting. His favorites were, the Uzi, and the trap and skeet. For trap they had him shooting a full size 12 gauge and he missed the first 4 shots, but absolutely dusted the clay pigeon on his fifth and final shot. That brought a huge smile to his face! Then on the skeet range shooting a much lighter and more appropriately sized 20 gauge, he figured it out and was consistently hitting the clay pigeons from the low house. He was very excited and wants to do more of that.
Alex and Max were a little disappointed that they did not get to shoot a machine gun, but they had a great time shooting the air rifle and pistol. Plus they learned some very important safety skills and basic outdoorsman techniques. It was an amazing program and we were very fortunate to be a part of it.
On Sunday the kids participated in the Eagle River Triathlon. They swam either 50 or 100 meters, biked about 2 miles and ran about a mile. They really enjoy it, and once it starts they get pretty competitive.
We got some photos, but conditions weren't ideal for beautiful pictures so the camera stayed put for most of the weekend.
This week its off to a backcountry survival skills camp and then we head to the East Coast for our visit with my sister and her family. Hopefully we Alaskans won't die from heat exhaustion down there!!
Nick and his buddies
Max and Alex at the archery station
Max...Not sure if he's left or right handed as he seems to switch a lot. He is left eye dominate though.
Slingshots!!
Random moose at the side of the road. He wouldn't turn and give us front view. But he hung out for nearly 10 minutes about 15 feet away, not concerned in the least.
Triathletes ready to race!
Nick at the swim/bike transition
Alex only 1 minute behind
Nick crossing the finish line
