YM Annual Turkey Shoot

Our ward has an annual Turkey Shoot and because we merged into a new ward and adopted alot of Power Ranch 2nd Ward's traditions, this was the first year the boys got to go on the Turkey Shoot.  When I first heard the term "Turkey Shoot", I must admit that I thought that they were going to be bringing home turkeys and I was terrified at the prospect of having 4 turkeys are our house waiting for mom to clean them.  But I was informed that no, it was not actually "turkey shoot" but a well controlled, extremely organzied activity in which the boys got to practice shooting various types of guns- from heavy artillery guns to the lightest, most compact gun. 

Hunter had been looking forward to this activity for so long.  He has loved being the 1st Assistant in Priest Quorum and getting to plan activities like this one.  The guns were very loud and he has pretty sensitive ears so he said that next year he is bringing his large earmuffs to cancel out more of the sound.   

Hayden took his turn and loved shooting anything that exploded.  They put some type of explosive in a large pumpkin and shot at it.  Hayden said that when it finally blew up that there was pumpkin mess everywhere.  It was AWESOME!! (his exact words...)

I love this picture of Bryson because he is closing one eye and looks so at ease in shooting.  Bryson has a tendency not to try new things or shy away from something that he may not be the best at so to see him participating and actually seem to be enjoying it made my day. 

Even Brian took a turn with shooting and considering the last time he shot, him shooting this time was really a miracle.  But he did say he kept his eye/eyebrow completely clear of the scope.  All in all, they had a blast.  I was nervous at first with them all going and having that may guns but once I heard all the controls in place to help keep order and all of the preparation that went into the activity, I was very relieved.  I am not even that upset that I have to buy my own turkeys this year.