A Little More about the Sheep Hunt

Sarah said that I should give a little explanation of why, (other then the fact that my company pays for these hunts) I decided to hunt Dall Sheep in AK. For years I have seeked the adventure side of hunting. Before working for weatherby, I had not shot a rifle for 14 years, strictly shooting a bow, all for the challenge. A few years back my dad and I got into making the recurve style bows. You know the ones the Native Americans killed George Armstrong Custer with. That was allot of fun and even more challenging.
Now as far as archery goes, I love to elk hunt, but I am using the the training wheels (compound bow). I know most of the terminology is over your head, you'll have to come by my house and take a look in the garage to understand completely. Elk Hunting with a bow is the ultimate challenge being that these huge animals live in very high places.
Well the sheep hunting deal was the challenge, take a look at the pictures of where I slept for 4 days and what we had to do to get there. It put every aspect of hunting and every sensory to its max. If you want more info, just give me a call. Like I said earlier, 12 pages in my journal. I have tons of stories. Hope all is well. Stay tuned for the next adventure.

Where in the World is Aaron--Season 2

WOW , After 7 days with no shower, loosing 12 lbs, drinking creek water and eating Mountain House backpack food and smoked salmon, walking up and down some of the steepest canyons I have ever walked. I am finally home, oh, not to mention a late night flight to Bakersfield instead of my original flight to SLO. Thanks MOM! (She picked me up at 11pm and we drove to Atascadero)

I can't really give the whole story on the blog, it took 12 pages in my journal but here are some pictures to give you an idea of my adventure. This is a hunt I will never forget, the physical and mental stresses were unbelievable and the 4 hour hike up 3000 vertical feet to our spike camp was to the limit of my physical capabilities.

This area is a remote location outside of Fairbanks, AK in the Alaska mountain range. It took a 45 minute puddle jumper ride, a 3 hour quad ride and a 2 hour hike to our spike camp to get to the hunting area.

What a dream is all I can say, but it is so good to be home. Garrett is just connected to me, continually hugging me and squeezing my neck.

My boys!

I found Aaron and Garrett all tuckered out, they feel asleep watching TV together--too cute!

Blogger Tag

Jobs I’ve Held:
1. Mom & Wife (hardest, most rewarding job ever!)
2. Community Real Estate Manager (current job)
3. Stampin' Up! Consultant
4. Public Relations Assistant
5. Easter Bunny (first job at age 13...don't laugh

Movies I Can Watch Over and Over:
1. When Harry Met Sally
2. Where the Heart Is
3. Singles Ward--funny Mormon humor

My Guilty Pleasures:
1. Blogging
2. Craigslist
3. Celebrity gossip
4. Soda

Places I Have Lived:
1. Riverside, CA (birthplace)
2. San Luis Obispo, CA
3. Morro Bay, CA
4. Los Osos, CA
5. Atascadero, CA

Shows I Enjoy:
1. The Office
2. Grey’s Anatomy
3. Army Wives
4. House Hunters

What were likely the 1st things you thought when you saw your significant other for the first time?
1. He is one of those "cool guys"
2. He has a strong spirit

Places I’ve Been on Vacation (other an the U.S.):
1. England
2. Mexico
3. Canada
4. Switzerland
5. Italy
6. Germany
7. Austria
8. France

Those were all before child...after child vacation spot

1. Beach!

Favorite Foods:
1. Sushi
2. Pizza and salad...have to serve it together
3. Tacos--Mom's recipe

Websites I Visit (almost) Daily:
1. Email
2. Friends Blogs
3. Pottery Barn Kids
4. Craigslist

Body Parts I Have Injured:
1. I had my gallbladder removed after I had Garrett...I'd say it was injured, sure felt like it.

Nicknames I’ve been called:
1. Jonesy (Jones was my maiden name)
2. Jonesmobile (only April calles me that)
3. Captin (inside joke with Mandi and Shelli)
4. Ting (pet name from Aaron)

Now I Get to pick 4 other Blog buddies to do this! Tag your it!
1. Mandi
2. Kari
3. Michelle
4. Amy

There are others...you know who you are:)

Where do I begin?

It was an eventful weekend.

Thursday Aaron and I along with the other Smith/Kirk kids went and saw Rascal Flatts with Jason Aldean. We all had such a great time hanging out together. It really was a treat to go out on the town and not have to pay for babysitting (thank you to Aaron's mom and dad).

Friday we entertained Shelli and her friend Robert around the Central Coast. We went to Firestone's for a tri-tip sandwich (the best tri-tip you will ever have, if you have not had it you must come visit and I will be happy to take you there!), then walked around downtown and checked out all the new shops they have put in.. We then drove to the Avila Valley Barn. It's an farm that has a fresh produce market, hay rides for kids, petting zoo and a homemade ice cream shoppe...I would also recommend this as a must visit Central Coast spot. We continued our tour to Avila Beach to soak up sun and let Garrett play in the sand. We really had a great day!It is so difficult to get a cute picture of Garrett...he is just too busy to stop for a baby photo paparazzi.

Saturday Aaron and I went with some friends to the Rodeo at the Mid State Fair, we had a great time and watched Phil Vassar perform. He is an amazing talent, I didn't realize he wrote "My Next Thirty Years" who is sung by Tim McGraw. He performed many of his own hits, along with some of the songs he has written for other artists.

Today, Sunday, we enjoyed church then went to Paso for our friend Bret's 30th surprise birthday party, we had a BBQ dinner, watch all the kids run and play together and enjoyed a yummy Madonna Inn Black Forest Cake! Wow, was that thing HUGE!

Today I realized that I have been married for 4 1/2 years and have been a member of the church for almost 6. It is amazing to me how time passes by so fast. I look back at all the time in my life I had stressed out about things or worried, but now I'm finding out that life will come as it may, but my faith in Jesus Christ, my loving family and wonderful friends will always be here for me, to bring me back up and keep me strong. I'm truly grateful for that.