The third week in October is always kind of crazy at our house. I guess technically, the second and third week are... You may ask why, but if you know Brett or the Petersen family, you know it's gotta be because of the deer hunt. The Petersen family has a tradition of camping up Franklin Basin for the entire week of deer camp. They don't do the camp trailers (well most of them don't) they have two big wall tents that get set up, the sleeping tent and the cook tent. The sleeping tent does have a furnace inside so it stays very warm all night. Along with these two tents they have a poop tent for the bathroom, and a regular camping tent hosting the shower. They have it made. I'd say that it's a more luxurious way of camping but it's dang fun to be up there. Every meal is cooked to perfection, but dinners are always a special occasion. Most nights there are few of the woman and children that head up to deer camp for a night out in the woods and some great dinner. This year was no exception. There were lots of people up there every day and as always a great time was had by all.
Brett was able to get far enough ahead on his homework that he was able to take almost the entire week off. He headed up Tuesday and didn't come home until Saturday. Unfortunately, I had to stay home and go to school but I did manage to make it up there for Tuesday night, stayed until late morning on Wednesday and then headed up again Thursday night and stayed until Friday night. I told Brett this year that I would shoot a deer if we saw one so we headed out Friday morning to find me one to shoot. We saw about 10 deer but all of them were either does or fawns. Dang it! There's always next year, right?!?
Natalie brought Garrett up on Thursday night and the boy was in heaven the entire night! He got to ride the horse with Brett (notice in the picture he's got the reins in his hands and is ready to be top by himself) and he was enthralled with the fire. He came running over to the fire and then just stood there and stared, didn't move, I'm not sure the kid even blinked for about 5 minutes. He was even drooling quite a bit because he was forgetting to swallow. He loved the fire and found sticks on the ground to throw into it. He also loved poking the fire with a stick. I'm afraid we have a future pyro on our hands. The Maynards weren't able to make it up this year and they were really missed. It's now a bitter sweet time because the hunt is over and we can get back to normal life but the fact that we have to get back to normal life is kind of depressing at times and the deer hunt is a whole year away! Here's a few pictures of the hunt:
Brett was able to get far enough ahead on his homework that he was able to take almost the entire week off. He headed up Tuesday and didn't come home until Saturday. Unfortunately, I had to stay home and go to school but I did manage to make it up there for Tuesday night, stayed until late morning on Wednesday and then headed up again Thursday night and stayed until Friday night. I told Brett this year that I would shoot a deer if we saw one so we headed out Friday morning to find me one to shoot. We saw about 10 deer but all of them were either does or fawns. Dang it! There's always next year, right?!?
Natalie brought Garrett up on Thursday night and the boy was in heaven the entire night! He got to ride the horse with Brett (notice in the picture he's got the reins in his hands and is ready to be top by himself) and he was enthralled with the fire. He came running over to the fire and then just stood there and stared, didn't move, I'm not sure the kid even blinked for about 5 minutes. He was even drooling quite a bit because he was forgetting to swallow. He loved the fire and found sticks on the ground to throw into it. He also loved poking the fire with a stick. I'm afraid we have a future pyro on our hands. The Maynards weren't able to make it up this year and they were really missed. It's now a bitter sweet time because the hunt is over and we can get back to normal life but the fact that we have to get back to normal life is kind of depressing at times and the deer hunt is a whole year away! Here's a few pictures of the hunt:
Garrett and Brett
Ride Cowboy, Ride!
Jan on her very first horse ride ever! This was also her first time at camp in about 30 years! Her presence will have to become more regular at deer camp.
Notice the stick in Garrett's hand and where he is headed...
Watching the stick burn
Garrett, his poking stick, and the fire
3 comments:
After this post I am more sad than ever that we didn't make it up. Dang illnesses!!! Of all weeks for the gals to get sick! I am glad you got to go up and spend some time- you are brave to stay in the tent with all the snoring men!
Brett was so enthralled with fire when he was little, I was afraid we might have a serious problem on our hands. One day in the basement I found burnt peices of paper they had stuck in the heater and caught on fire. (I think it was him, Tyler and I don't know who else who participated.) It is a miracle they didn't burn the house down. I'm glad you were able to make it up to camp for a couple of nights. It looks like fun!
Okay Chelsea--I'm going to have to ask you to cool it with the being excited and wanting to participate in hunting thing. You're making me look bad! Greg keeps saying, "Chelsea is getting a deer tag. Chelsea has her hunter's safety. Chelsea is going pheasant hunting. Blah, blah, blah!" I thought I was a really good wife for being so supportive and not complaining when he goes, but apparently not.
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