Saturday, May 12, 2012

Randy's Spring Turkey and an Announcement!

Randy and his good buddy, Kyle, ventured out this morning to slay a turkey together. The two of them have gone out hunting together several times, but haven't been able to harvest anything. There have been some occasions where they haven't even seen so much as a squirrel. This morning was different however! Kyle was doing the calling while Randy was doing the shooting. They came home with this HUGE 24-pound turkey! Thanks to Kyle for taking time out of his weekend to come down to help Randy get this bird! Although we probably won't be welcoming this turkey to our Thanksgiving meal this year, we are going to be welcoming a new baby Risler! We are very excited to announce that we will have an addition to our family on or around November 27, 2012! Just in time for the next hunting season!

California Trip

Randy and I were very lucky to have the opportunity to attend a trip for his work out in Laguna Beach, California at the end of April. While we were away, Blake and Bennett spent some time with Papa Ron and Grandma Claudia. While on our trip we saw dolphins and whales right from our balcony, caught up with some friends from past trips, and made some new friendships. The flowers at the hotel where we stayed at were amazing! I just had to get some pictures of that! One night we also had dinner at The Mission of San Juan Capistrano-- a place I had just taught my 1st graders about! So beautiful and so much history! It was great to get away, and of course, always nice to be home.