Turkey Shoot

So Saturday it was time for the South's annual (?) Turkey Shoot in the crater. We all forgot to bring cameras but Katie South had hers and said she would email us some pictures.
We took the puppy with us and she seemed to have a good time. The gunfire didn't phase her one bit.

The men's competition: In this competition the winner was the one who shot the most out of 6. The only catch was that you got four singles and then the last one was a double. Ryan kept up the Cunningham name by advancing to the final round where you had to shoot at two sets of doubles. Randy South took first with Troy Hansen in second.

The women's competition: This was set up the same as the men's competition. Being the 2004 champion (I still have my first prize mini maglite) I was a little afraid that I wouldn't live up to that reputation. Turns out I was right. Mom and Katie South advanced to the final round and Mom took first while Katie came in second.

Speed shooting: This competition they just let the birds fly and the first to shoot 5 won. With Dad as his spotter, Ryan advanced to the final round and again kept up the Cunningham name by taking first. Who knows how far Dad would have made it had his gun not jammed. Tough luck.

Knock out: This one was interesting. Most of you know the rules so I won't explain them. It started out with six shooters on the line, by the time Mom's group was down to three it consisted of her, Nathan South, and Ty Hall. All of you would be proud of her and the way she held her own against the boys. Round after round no one was "knocked out" because all three of them kept hitting their pigeons. Finally after several rounds she was finally "knocked out" by Nathan and he advanced to the final round. This time it was Cody who did the Cunninghams proud by advancing to the final round. He put up a good fight but Nathan South took first with Derek South snagging second.

All in all we did pretty good with two champions from four competitions and always having a Cunningham advancing to the final round.

Karaoke

For those of you who don't know, we like to go on Tuesday nights and sing karaoke at The Pepper Tree. Here's a few pictures of us. Enjoy!

My Battle Wound

Many of you heard about my family's injury laden Monday. Here's my contribution. Somewhere between wrecking and setting up concrete forms, I got this huge bruise with its accompanying bump. It hurts a little.

Island Park

A couple weeks ago we were sent to Island Park to finish a job up there. We took some pictures because it's beautiful up there. My blog is being stupid and won't let me fix this gap.










This lake is reserved as a bird sanctuary.
And birds there were, especially swans.

Ryan loved the river (or creek) so we have lots of pictures of that.





This is the path you have to haul all of your equipment on. They don't allow motor vehicles past a certain point.

Here's a building that was near the one we were working on.

This is the dome building.

All he needed was a little motivation

Don't eat me Uncle Cody!

Road Trip

So we started our trek out west which started with North Carolina and Lily's blessing and visiting Grandma Peggy.










some of the signs we saw along the way














NO MORE DRIVING PLEEEEEAAAAASSSEEEE!!!















We saw a random bat when we stopped to get some breakfast on day 3 in Wyoming










Skye's victory dance.... YESS WE MADE IT!!!!


So yes we id make it to Idaho and now we are trying to get settled in and to get jobs here in Menan, Idaho. yet another adventure in our life.

Lily's Blessing

Too many Pictues to explain sorry. Enjoy!

Picking Pears

The past month has been very busy and crazy. We went up to Columbia, SC for the day to see Jason, Shiloh and the kids. while we were there we went to pick some pears at a friend of Shiloh's. it was a lot of fun.












Lydia climbing the ladder
















Look its an Adrianna in a tree!!












peek a boo.

Its a bird....Its a monkey....no its just an Odie and Ry-RY

Why can't I just watch the Olympics?

Like millions of others, I tuned in on Friday night to watch the opening ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, China. I was in awe of the beautiful spectacle! The performers, lights, fireworks, and effects were dazzling beyond description (even if skeptics in England claim some of the fireworks were fake). I was excited for the weeks of competition ahead but now I find that once vibrant glow beginning to diminish. There are a couple factors presented that keep me from having the perfect olympic experience. I shall name these flies in the ointment:

1. The Blah Blah Blah Factor - I really don't like annoying commentators. Yesterday I was watching one of the heats in women's swimming. A Chinese girl had won. So why weren't the commentators talking about her? Why hadn't they noticed that she was in the lead? Because they couldn't stop talking about the American girl long enough to notice who was in the lead. What good are they as commentators if they have no idea what is going on? And if the Chinese girl won the heat, why are we still talking about the American girl? I understand we're in the US of A, but can I please hear about some of the other athletes like, hmm, maybe the ones that won?
As annoying as this is, it's not as bad as some of the other things said during the swimming events. Since when did the Olympics become synonomis with Melrose Place? I kid you not, during the race I was not getting a play by play of who was leading or who was catching up, no I was getting the "Maury Povich Olympic Edition" of who had been dating who but broke up with him to date someone else's coach. Or something to that effect. Disgusting.
Lastly, while Michael Phelps was breaking yet another world record I actually heard one of the commentators say "Now I don't need to be giving Michael Phelps advice, but I really think he needs to hold back here..." You are right sir, you do not need to be giving a man who holds 8 olympic medals advice and if he has no need for it then neither do I. Please take your own advice and just don't say anything. Unless you're going to actually comment on the status of the race.

2. The Oprah Factor - "Stay tuned for more news on the men's gymnastics qualifying round." Only more footage never came. Why? Because we had to hear Little Jimmy's sob story about growing up in the projects with eight other siblings that were raised by a single mother. So Little Jimmy got a job at age 10 to support his family and befriended the rats at home so he would have company (because eight kids isn't enough). Pretty soon he had his arm nawed off by a rogue cockroach and turned to violence and drugs to create an outlet for his anger and frustration. Then his mother enrolled him in sports and he worked hard and became so good at it, he's now a world reknowned athlete. Now he's a motivational speaker at youth functions and schools. And last but not least, Little Jimmy dedicates this victory to the woman who raised him and who just passed away from some kind of rare illness, his mother. Ugh. Please, if I really wanted to hear exaggerated sappy stories accentuated by the dramatic music in the background, I would've turned on Dr. Phil. It should be a crime that they do it while actual events are taking place. Seriously if I wanted to know that much about an athlete I'd just google him later.

3. The Communist Factor - Last time I looked, America was still a free country so that means I have the right to watch whatever I have legally paid for, hence I am watching the Olympic Games. People say we shouldn't watch it because China suppresses freedom and China is communist. So because they're communist means I can be told what I should and shouldn't watch? Sounds a little strange to me. While I know many people are boycotting, not just the Olympics itself, but also Coke, NBC, GE, and Mcdonald's for supporting the Olympics, I am choosing to watch the games of the 29th Olympiad. So please, let me do it in peace!

Abbi and Ethan

These are pictures Stefanie, Ryan's sister, sent me. This is Abigail Grace, born in May, and Ethan Dean, he'll be two in October.

Aren't they cute? I think they're sweet!