RIP Little Birdie

For my 13th birthday I convinced my parents that the best present in the world would be a little birdie. Of course I have the best parents in the world because I got Angel, an adorable cockatiel for my birthday.

I loved that bird when I first got it and would take her out of the cage and she loved sitting on your shoulder. We even got her to "whistle" at you and say "Angel pretty girl" and "Sweet baby."

As it was time for me to leave for college I am sure my parents weren't too thrilled that they were now "stuck" with the bird. But all-in-all she was good company.

My dad called me yesterday to say that Angel was no longer around. I will miss your chirps little birdie. RIP Angel

My First Hunting Trip

Last weekend Reid took our "dog child" out on his first hunting trip. We were both working on him in the weeks building up to the trip on some training techniques and he didn't catch on or seem interested at all. So going into the trip Reid wasn't expecting much from Snyder...

(Give me the bird Chris....come on give it to me)

But he surprised us all and took right to it! His "dog friend" Banks had been hunting before and after Snyder watched him flush out a couple of birds Reid said it was like a lightblub went off and he instantly understood what was going on.

Reid said he was proud of Mr. Snyder and hopes to be able to take him out again!! Successful first father/son hunting trip :)

Here's To You Jeep Liberty

Dear Jeep Liberty,

You came into our lives 3 years ago from a car lot in Manhattan, KS and today you rest in our car port in Spokane, WA.

You have taken us on many road trips, moved us half-way across the country and our favorite driven us up tiny dirt roads to trail-heads to experience the beauty of the mountains and we couldn't have asked for a better travel companion.

You survived one minor car accident and we still don't know why you keep telling us we need to check your engine but you do a great job driving Reid back and forth, up and down the hill to work and school, so keep up the good work.

But today we want to celebrate because we can finally call you "ours" as we mailed off your final payment. So from Reid and I both, Welcome To The Family Jeep Liberty!!