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Pre-surgery family time

This post should have been put in the day before Austin's surgery, but at this point I guess I should be glad it is posted at all. The day before surgery we wanted to do something together as a family since it would be awhile with us up at the hospital and Austin being out of commission for 6 weeks. We let Austin choose. We started the day at Penny Anne's Cafe which has the best breakfast in town! We had the usual hour wait so we hung out at a spice shop next door coloring and checking out the cool spices. We had a great breakfast. Then we loaded up our stuff and went shooting. Austin has developed a love for guns and shooting. He knew this was something he wouldn't be able to do, so we went. I am not a gun fan, but I wanted him to have a good day. We all went shooting at a range and he taught us how to do everything safely. Maylin shot a few times, but enjoyed playing with the shells more than anything. I shot an AR 15, a hand gun and a shot gun. Man that kick back on the shot gun hurts an old lady shoulder. This is something I NEVER thought I would do. It was fun and interesting and great to see Austin so happy. After that, we went to a movie and then to dinner at Joe's Crab Shack.

It was great to be together. The night ended with a blessing from Jay to Austin using the Priesthood the men in our religion hold. It was a great night.

It was so funny to see the big kids sit on these little barrel seats to color.














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emma nelson said…
It's been so fun to see your family in action again. you do so much together and it makes me feel so sad to think how we missed the boat...so much work and church responsibilities I guess. Everyone turned out OK though and that's what's important.
June 13, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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