Mike's first elk, shot on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.

A new look for the ATV.

First real snow of the season !!!

After the wedding, we drove to Cape Coral to spend some time with Grammy. We went on a wild airboat ride. While we never did see the allusive Florida gator, we did see one giant multi-colored grasshopper.

Steve and Britton's wedding weekend!

Here the cousin's enjoy lunch together.

The big day.

A manatee joins the party too.

September Scout Meeting.

Color Guard.

Award handouts.

We had some very special guests.

Rob and Jack Ackerman duck hunting in the first picture and then Rob and Colton Dombroski in the next. A successful hunt they had !

The next generation of hunters for sure!

Harley in the background ready and waiting.

Fall Flag football time! Go Cobra's !!!

Our visit to Florida for Grandpa Paul's service. A beautiful service indeed.

Samantha and Molly.

In loving memory,

Paul Franklin Brown

May 6, 1934 - September 9, 2009

Mike and Rob went to the Johnson Ranch to prep for the upcoming hunting season. After chores, they managed to sneak in time for a little fishing. After dinner clean up, Rob had a blast on the old player piano.

Rob drove the old jeep all over the ranch.

Mother / Son Day at Heritage Square !

Next ride, THE ALPINE SLIDE !!!!

Plastic. Cement. Steep hill.

What more could make you happier???

Last camping trip of 2009... Near Henie Lake, August 21 - 23. Notice the snow on the hill? Never melts.