State Champions

 

The boys went to several state shoots this year in hopes to win the all around, well it paid off! Both Kyle and Kolt ended up State Champions in their age division. We were out of town but wished we could have made it to the UBAA banquet, maybe next year. Our clubs president Corey Barton and his wife Chris attended and brought home all their trophies. They were nice enough to buy them each an extra buckle so they could wear one on their quiver and have one to display. Shawn also took 2nd place in his division.

Winter 4X4 Jamboree-St. George UT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
We had a great time this year in St. George Jeeping. The weather was BEAUTIFUL. We did 2 new trails and tried some of the obstacles on Milt's mile that they have not done. Shawn was pretty happy with the Jeeps and how they climbed.

Kolt Got His Learners Permit

We have another driver in the house! Kolt got his learners permit on his 1st try! The lady congratulated him and said most kids don't pass on their 1st try.

Happy Birthday Kolt

 

Vegas Warm Up Archery Tournament

 

 

 

 

So proud of these these guys. Our home town archery club Brigham Bowmen hosted a Vegas Warm up archery tournament. The boys stepped up to the plate and were able to bring home a 2nd place buckle in each of their divisions. Wayne took 1st place in the Sr. division. The boys were pretty tickled because they always tease Wayne and tell him they are his "coach". Kyle shot a 298/300 on Saturday and a 296/300 on Sunday. Kolt shot a 283/300 on Saturday and a 291/300 on Sunday. Shawn shot awesome on Saturday with a 298/300 and then accidentally shot the wrong target on Sunday. It just amazes me how often this happens in tournaments. We have lucked out until this weekend. Seems like every tournament we have been to someone there has shot the wrong target. It happens to the best of the best, nerves just get a hold of them and before you have even noticed it's too late. Luckily someone brought it to his attention before he put two arrows in it. I guess on a good note it was a perfect 10!!Shawn and the boys pretty much have a tournament every weekend until the World Archery festival in Las Vegas in February! They are up at the range pretty much everyday except Wednesday trying to get in as much practice as possible. We have always told them hard work pays off and it's so fun to sit back and watch it happen!

Merry Christmas

We had a very nice Christmas again this year! It is so nice to have family so close. All of our family on both sides just live minutes away. Very Thankful for the many nice gifts we received. My dad and Carol gave us a Green Mountain Smoker, my sister and Wayne gave us accessories for the smoker and Shawn's parents gave us money! Kyle got a bunch of stuff for his Jeep, hunting stuff and some tools. Kolt got a GPS, hunting stuff and some accessories for his RC car. We also had custom knives made for each the boys. The knife maker (Mark Luthi) was able to put our brand on the blade. The boys and I was able to surprise Shawn with a cordless drill set. He is also getting new 35 inch tires for the Jeep! As for me, I got a new gorgeous western wedding ring! Every girl needs a little bling bling for Christmas. Life is good...

Idaho Open-Pocatello Idaho

Shawn and the boys are trying to get in as many tournaments as possible before the World Archery Festival in Las Vegas this coming February. It started out pretty good and then all 3 for them really struggled on the final day. Kolt was having troubles with is new release and actually punched himself in the face twice. It watered his eyes and bloodied up his lips. Shawn's sight came loose and he did not realize it and kept adjusting his sight so when he finally noticed the sight was loose when it almost fell off he was all out of wack. Kyle ended up 1st place in the 2nd flight going into the final day and for some reason or another he just could not make good shots. He ended up 7th. Shawn ended up 9th and Kolt 5th in his division. It was fun but we just did not have the results they were hoping for. Better luck next year.

Scholarship Update

Kyle took the ACT test again and scored a 27. He now qualifies for a full 2 year scholarship! We are so proud of him!

Las Vegas- NFR 2014

We had a great time in Vegas this year. The boys had the opportunity to work at the PSE Archery booth at the hunting expo! Their rep invited them to help set up bows and talk to people about buying a new bow. They actually worked from 9:30 to 4pm. It worked out nice because my sister and I went to Miss Rodeo America horsemanship and cowboy Christmas while the boys went to the Christmas Hunting Expo.

Thanksgiving Weekend Moab 2014