The Hunters Are Home From West Virginia
Jared looks up at his dad (our son, Jere), Grandpa, and Uncle Jeff as they posed with the deer last night. Jeff shot the spike and four-point in back of him.
Jeff’s two buck.
Jared and Ian touch the antlers of Jere’s seven-point.
From here they took them to the butcher shop, so their families can enjoy venison steak and hamburger for the next year. (Cerwin did not see a buck, but was pleased that the boys were successful.)
It sounds like they had a great time.
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Our Thanksgiving
Josh, Ian, Jana, Jere, Kristen, and Jared.
We enjoyed a quiet day, with lunch at Jere and Kristen’s house.
For many years we went to a large Thanksgiving gathering at a fire hall with my father’s family, then after the building became crowded, and Grandpa and Grandma Hershey died, it seemed like the right time for each family to have their own dinner.
By this time our children were married and usually went to dinners at their inlaws. Since it is the busiest time of the year for me, (preparing and mailing newsletters for TFC’s staff) and Cerwin is sometimes hunting, I never started the tradition of having a Thanksgiving dinner at our house.
After lunch, Jere attached his camera to their TV and showed us hunting pictures.
Grandpa and Jana watching the pictures.
Jere is General Manager for Lancaster DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) and explained how a new milking system works – after discovering those pictures were still in the camera.
Jana provided a short concert.
Then it was time for “Picture Word Lotto” with the little ones.
“Who has a…TREE?” Jared loved being the “caller.”
Then they wanted me to watch a movie with them.
“Barnyard” was their DVD of choice.
They always knew what was going to happen next, and often said, “Watch this, Grandma. Watch this!”
“Oh, no! The coyotes are in the hen house.”
“Don’t worry, Grandma. The chickens will be okay.”
Jesse liked hanging out with Grandpa.
Josh and Grandpa looked through a Cabala’s catalog. I have a feeling that hunting is going to carry over into the next generation!
I feel blessed and thankful tonight.
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