Kiera get your Gun!

Kiera finally got to shoot her new BB gun. She didn't hit the can target, but she did hit the tree. You can't tell in the picture, but she did have her safety goggles on. 

 Dave hit the can target five times in a row!

And I was too busy modeling my new muck boots to get in on the shooting...

just kidding, I did shoot, but missed the can by a mile! See band of trees behind me? 

We worked most of the afternoon on cutting down brush and wild rose bushes and 

a few small trees to give the bigger ones more space to grow. And that my friends, 

is where I got poison ivy. Ah, the joys of owning land!

Dave put a new alternator on the the tractor.

 Kiera got her first tractor ride. She "helped" Dave mow the grass.

Ready, Aim, Fire!

Grandpa finally made it to the farm! It was extra exciting because he brought his guns. Kiera had a gun safety lesson and then the shooting began...a pellet gun and a 22. She preferred the pellet gun because it was quieter and easier for her to hold. With Grandpa's help, she hit the target a few times. We all shot a few rounds, but Dave was the best marksman and Grandpa a close second. I think Kiera was a better shot than me! I came across a great quote on Pinterest..."What we learn becomes a part of who we are." So thankful that we were able to become farm land owners so Kiera (and all of us!) can appreciate and enjoy nature together as a family.