Cade's first Deer

Oh..my..goodness!  I have never heard such a squeal!  This little boy has been dying to shoot a deer.  For months now, he has begged Papa to take him hunting.  Between football and school, there hasn't been many opportunities.  However, Papa made time a few weekends ago for Cade and Carson to practice their shooting at a ranch near Elgin.  The boys both did very well.  Finally, Cade got the chance to hunt "for real"!  Truthfully, I am not sure who was more excited, Cade or Papa!

It was the last day of school before the Christmas break.  The 3rd grade preformed their play for the school (another Santa showcase), then, I checked Cade out of school and headed to meet dad.  Both were completely giddy!  Cade was SOOOO excited!  Cade and Papa ran a few errands, had long talks about the possibility of not seeing a deer, and then got in a few practice shots.  Around 5:00, the pair headed to the deer stand.  It was only about an hour and a half, but per Cade, it seemed like an eternity!  A few deer emerged and then, this great looking buck walked out into the clearing.  Papa tells the story best, but apparently Cade was shaking like a leaf.  Excited, nervous, and scared all at once.  Papa finally gave the green light and Cade pulled the trigger.  He dropped the buck in his tracks.  Jason and I got the call about 5 minutes later.  Cade was ecstatic!!  I can't even describe the adrenaline I heard in his voice. Papa was overwhelmed with joy and pride!  I can't really put the emotions they described into words and certainly, Cade and Papa, can elaborate so much more, but I do know that it was a once in a lifetime experience for both! Thank you dad for making this little boys dream come true!