Girls aren't the only ones having fun around here...Russell has been having the time of his life...dove hunting, fishing, sturgeon fishing, and deer hunting. I can't tell you how lucky Russ is to have my father...and how lucky my father is to have him. My dad had all girls, and he is about as manly as you can get...he loves the outdoors, and he is glad to finally have a boy (he has one grandson and five grandaughters) to take hunting and fishing. Grandpa has taught Russell so many things...how to put bait on a hook, how to cast and reel a fish in, how to clean (gut) fish and everything. He can do it all by himself now. He has also taught him how to clean the doves and get the meat. He even got to learn about cleaning out the deer, and grandpa will be showing him how to cut up the deer meat soon.
My dad tells me that whenever they go fishing, Russell makes friends with everyone. I guess that when they go fishing in Montana, he always finds new buddies. There was an older couple camped in a fifth wheel that took a liking to Russ. They sweet woman invited him inside and made him grilled cheese sandwhiches and soup. My dad says that Russell is always offered a soda and treats from everyone, and he has also found some really good dogs to play fetch with when they are fishing. I always hear about Russell making new friends on their fishing trips.
(Please be aware that there are hunting & fishing photos below...if you take offense to that sort of thing, I'm sorry...it is a part of life for us around here. I grew up eating only venison meat and that is how my dad provided for me as a child...and it still gets eaten. I'm not going to leave it out of my blog, because it is a part of my life.).
Luckily for me, my dad takes as many photos as I do :)
gutting the fish all by himself...
joking about his dirty "fish gut" shirt...
this one shocked me...he took a book...and was actually reading on a boys outgoing...IMPRESSIVE!!!
It looks like your handsome some sure has fun with his grandpa! In his "fish gut" picture, the t shirt he is wearing is from Winefred Lake Lodge - I grew up about 1.5 hours from there and have many wonderful memories of fishing up in that area with my dad and brothers. What a wonderful way to raise your children - if only all kids could experience the outdoors like that! I love your blog and all your pictures. You are an inspiration to me to carry my camera even when we are doing everyday things.
Posted by: Lorelei | October 21, 2010 at 11:12 AM
I can eat that fish with lemon and salt right now!!! yum!
Posted by: Dayami | October 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Hey Sherelle, Your Father and Russ are so lucky to have this time together. I think it's wonderful that your Father has a grandson to share his love of fishing and hunting with. We have two sons and my husband is a avid fisherman and hunts occasionally. Neither of our sons are interested. Maybe my husband will have a grandson to take along with him someday. And by the way your father takes Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cathy | October 19, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Kudos to you for posting about hunting and fishing! Not only is this an american tradition but a great way to teach kids how to provide for themselves and eventually their families. My husband grew up in Red Lodge, MT and like your son, he learned both skills at an early age. Although they were beef ranchers, they depended on venison for food and the family motto was always "waste not, want not." If they weren't able to use everything, there were plenty of hands, neighbors and kin to share with. Your boy is sweet and your girls darling. Thanks for sharing the "good life" with us Sherelle!
Posted by: ana roat | October 17, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Your dad is a really good photographer! I love his pictures. (You must be a chip off of his old block. ;))
Posted by: Alisha | October 16, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Oh Sherelle, wait until I tell Justin that his little cousin has already got a deer and he hasn't yet lol. He's already been a few times and hasn't gotten anything(even Trevor did). I'm SO glad you showed me this so I can make fun of him!
Posted by: Erica Steffler | October 15, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Your Dad and son are lucky to have each other! What fun for them!
Posted by: Michelle | October 15, 2010 at 01:20 AM
You should try to grill some shish-kabobs with that dove meat. They are fantastic! Just marinate the dove meat in italian dressing and pile on the veggies/ little pots on a stick. YUMMY!
Posted by: Becky Garling | October 14, 2010 at 07:40 PM
That's so fun for them both! We have had all kinds of hunters stopping and calling to hunt on our farms...even the ones right in town...not something I'm familiar with but totally respect the hobby-interest of so many men. P.S. I will admit to being thankful I'm not a hunting widow this time of year.
Posted by: Robyn Longhurst | October 14, 2010 at 06:19 PM