Last weekend, Andersen, Sara, Ben and I followed our cousins up to the Ladner farm just north of the Red River in Oklahoma... a pecan tree farm (not yet in bloom as you can see) that is groomed and fertilized by gentle cows. It was just my brother Troy and I and 7 of our kids. We put them to task immediately gathering wood for a fire.
They all were enthusiastic in making the flames grow bigger and bigger.... in fact, they used up all the firewood in one big flame and had to go fetch some more to sustain the fire for later... LOL.
Nate was especially thrilled about this.... look how he just lets Sara muscle that big long branch... hahaha!
Lots of hard work on the campfire... or was it a bonfire? Is there a difference?
Now comes the ritualistic dancing and chanting around the fire... fueled by sugary soda.
This is why we came. To shoot guns. Troy showed me the proper form for shooting his .44 pistol... and yes, she has a lot of kick.
I think it's as big as my head! very fun and empowering... but grateful for the ear protection.
Awww, cousin sisters: Emma and Sara
