Like Father (and Grandfather), Like Daughter (and Granddaughter)

Yes, Erica is her Daddy's little Girl...and Grandpa's pride and joy. As I've posted before, Erica has her own .22 rifle and a cute little PINK camo bow. She enjoys spending time with Daddy at the shooting and archery ranges, and she's really good! She can't wait to go hunting with Daddy one day.

Well, last week Erica had her first chance to go hunting. We visited Grandma and Grandpa in Arkansas for Christmas. They live out in the middle of nowhere, on a lake, in the middle of trees, off the LONGEST dirt road ever (at least it feels like it when you drive it). Grandma and Grandpa have a deer feeder with a tent near by. It was perfect for Erica and Grandpa to sit and wait for the perfect shot. As I heard the story, she was very quiet and still (surprise, surprise...I never would've thought she could be either!!!). In fact, I heard she had to tell Grandpa to be quiet. She had the safety on Grandpa's .22, and spooked a squirrel when she took it off. But she learned from that and was slower and more quiet for the next opportunity. Soon, about a dozen doves came by. Grandpa told her to wait until they walked behind a tree and came out the other side. She slowly took off the safety, and BAM! All the doves, except one, flew off. She was soooo proud and excited...but Grandpa may have been even more proud and excited, himself. Here's a picture of the great hunter and her wonderful guide....scrapbook page to come later (of course).