Home for a week... the highlights.

This past week, I went home for a few days to see the family. Jonathan came in from Puerto Rico, so we were all together again! We had a bunch of fun and I got my fill of good old Homer, NY! There was an engagement party for Jonathan, bonfires, hikes, good eating, playing with the dog and of course, my favorite: doing stupid stuff with my crazy brothers.

Yes, that's right, they're shooting bb's off the hood of my dad's pickup. Yes, we live in the sticks. Why do you ask?

Well, now, I've got to try it....

It doesn't get much more redneck than this.

Jonathan: "Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, doya?"

I would like to state for the record that I am a better shot that my two brothers. I hit all 3 cans with only 4 shots. Suck on that, boys!!!

We all take ourselves very seriously, if you couldn't tell.

Dad, unsuspecting Molly dog and Jonathan are "setting up for the party". Yeah, looks like they're hard at work.

Shopping for the party at Sam's Club-- we picked up a mini fridge and a tall kid. The kid was on sale.

The day of the party! Joseph and his friend show us how to take care of the great spread Mom laid out for us-- waiting in line behind them: (l-r) Erik, Uncle Jim, Ellen, Mom.

Me and Joseph, at the party-- he's obviously too cool for school. But we knew that already.

Molly the dog, regulating the party.

Guests at the party, enjoying themselves. Look, Mom's finally sitting down and relaxing!

Me and Weas, cool as usual. Matt, confused as usual.

An action shot of Mom killing at cornhole! Uncle Jim looks impressed.

The White Legs club: (l-r) cousin Jenny (and bambino!), cousin Ellen, me, Weas, Matt.

Gun safety is very important to us. Really.

The family that shoots bb's together.... Matt shows Maggie how to line up a shot while Ellen supervises. Notice Joseph and Dad reloading in the back.

The next day, we took a family trip to Green Lake. This is the fam hiking around the lake while the boys scouted out a good fishing spot.

This looks like a good place.... Joseph instructs Dad and Jonathan on the best lures and techniques.

On his first cast, Jonathan hooked a tree! Joseph didn't even bother trying to conceal his laughter. Sadly, no fish were caught that day and we ended up scrambling back to the car because of a big old rainstorm.

In the car, we practiced our METAL FACES! ROCK AND ROLL! Look for our live show in your town soon.

After we left Green Lake, the rain cleared up and we were able to attend Joseph's softball game. He is quite the softball player-- I think it's the black socks.

We came back home and had a picnic in the dark-- of course we invited Matt & Weas. Here Weas warms up her lady parts by the fire.

The boys relax after the meal. Or scream. Or yawn. Hard to tell with those guys.

All together, it was an absolutely wonderful time at home. I'll be posting more pictures soon-- I have some great nature photography and some new permanent artwork photos to show you too!