FRONT SIGHT in KENAI, ALASKA

who needs Front Sight Vegas when

you can go to Front Sight Alaska

Now that is what I am talkin' about!

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Although with Front Sight being so close my

husband wants to go shooting EVERY weekend!

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I have now become a

Front Sight Widow!

Range 1

the ONE and the ONLY

- There is only enough room for 5 teams of 2 at the most -

Peter said that they was only one other student there to

take the 3 Day - 3 Gunclass besides himself. And for the

2 Day Deffensive Handgun Course he was 1 of 4 students.

It must be nice to have such a small class size

making there more time to shoot!!!

Some serious gun power,

for some serious shootin',

and some serious fun!

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2 Day Deffensive Handgun Course

Trip # 1

Peter earned his Distinguished Graduate Award

- It is SUCH a DIFFICULT test to take -

you are only allowed to miss 13 points

He only missed 6 points

Way to go Honey!!!

I am so proud of you!

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3 DAYS - 3 GUNS Course

Trip # 2

Peter shooting his XD-M handgun

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and although it is difficult to see Peter is bitting on his tounge

which is sooo the "Peter" thing to do when he is concentrating

Peter shooting a riffle

Thankfully Peter was able to borrow both the

riffle and the shotgun from my Dad. Thank you, Dad!

Peter really had a lot of fun! He can't wait to go back again!

Peter approaching his target shooting a shotgun
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Peter had so much fun that he is hoping to return for one
more gun class before the summer is over. And for us
Alaskans . . . sadly summer is over late August.

the Osborn Family Together Again

the Osborn Cousins

It is wonderful to capture a moment when they

are all smiling looking at the camera!

- it rarely ever happens -

I am LOVING it!

Ethan - Delilah - Jolee - Kylee - Logan

I love this picture of all of the kids together it is sooooo

ADORABLE!

Matthew - Kevin - Alan - Larry - Ginger - Brian - Peter

the original one and only

Osborn Family

Matthew & Alan (24) - Kevin (27) - Brian (30) - Peter (33)

from Boyz to Men

they are all grown up now

Ethan - Kevin & Toni - Alan & Michael - Matthew - Larry & Ginger

Jolee - Brian - Kylee - Sara & Peter - Logan

the Osborn Crew Kodak moment

this is a true family picture

with so many distractions

Toni's eyes are closed - Larry & Ginger are talking - Kylee & Logan

are looking at the plane LOUDLY flying RIGHT over our heads

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almost all of us are here

we are missing Delilah (who was sleeping) & Danielle

who sadly couldn't make it because she had to stay home

(home being - Reno, NV) and work.

I love my little munchkins - this picture is priceless

this picture would be perfect if Logan hadn't decided to play

with his plane & make plane noises instead of smiling - oh, well. . .

better luck next time.

Our little cousin Delilah

Kylee Alyssa Jane

and

Delilah Caroline

Kylee is nearly 7 months & Delilah is almost 11 months old

Wisconsin - Uncle Whayne & Aunt Linda's House - August 2009

~ together again ~

Delilah & Kylee almost a year later

Delilah is 22 months now & Kylee is 18 months already

Alaska - Nana & Papa's House - July 2010

Delilah isn't quite sure what to think of all of her

Alaskan cousins . . .

She was a little shy and missing her Mommy like crazy!

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It is amazing how much they have grown & developed

in such a short amount of time. They are so independent

now and have little personalities, preferences & opinions.

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Jolee & Delilah

Delilah really took quickly to Jolee.
Jolee has always been so nurturing &
naturally such a sweet little mommy.

Lathen's Mission Call

Lathen FINALLY received his mission call in the mail. He was thrilled to announce that he would be going to McAllen, Texas on a Spanish speaking mission! McAllen is at the very very very bottom of Texas bordering Mexico and right next to the Gulf of Mexico. It is sure to be scorching HOT all the time! With plenty of hurricane action to be sure. Fun, Fun, Fun!!! Although we are all so very excited for him we are going to miss Lathen terribly!

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Lathen is due to report to the M.T.C.

also know as the

Missionary Training Center

September 29th, 2010

- God be with you 'till we meet again -

Good Luck Lathey!

I love you the most Lathe!

Congratulations!

here are a few of my favorite things...

I just love flowers in the summertime!

from my flower garden

cactus dahlias

from my Mom's flower garden

pink peony

both the salmon pink & the fire orange poppies came from my flower garden

oriental poppies

from my Mom's flower garden

bright red asiatic lilies

from my flower garden

frilly fragrant peony petals

First Family Fishing Adventure

"My God, How Great Thou Art!"

The scenery is always beautiful no matter which way you look there is mountains to one side of you and the ocean on the other. We truly live in the most beautiful place on earth. Alaska is God's greatest masterpiece.

Kylee is STUFFED into her life jacket!

Her face is PRICELESS!

Ethan is hookin' the fish and bringing them

to be beheaded, gutted and cleaned.

Jolee loves to clean all of the female salmon so that

she can collect and hold all of the fish eggs.

Jolee isn't afraid to get her hands dirty gutting all

of our chinok salmon. That is an Alaskan-girl for ya!

Ethan with holding his favorite fish.

-yes we know he is wearing a PINK raincoat-

It was the only coat that fit him.

And he didn't seem to mind the color.
-REAL men wear pink proudly!-

Logan with his favorite flounder.

Jolee is our little mermaid!

She has fish lips.

Kylee is the same size as the salmon.

I have pictures of me laying next to fish

when I was a small baby too.

I thought it would be fun to carry on the tradition.

Jolee, Kylee, Ethan, & Logan

Here are the kids all pooped out from such a fun filled day!

Oh, the joys of camping!

They are all such good little fishermen.

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Just for the record

229 chinok salmon (a.k.a. reds), 2 Dolly Trout, & a King Salmon

all from a dip net & all within a 24 hour period.

FISH - It's what's for dinner.

PETER vs the KING

and the winner is...

PETER

-this is what a 45 lb. KING Salmon looks like-

Here fishy! . . . fishy!! . . . fishy!!!
Kylee giggles when she pokes the salmon.

Logan dosen't want to get any closer than he has to.

He is afraid of the King Salmon's super sharp chompers.

Ethan didn't want to lay down next to him either

because he was afraid of his teeth too.

This is Jolee next to the BEAST and lovin' it!

Here's PAPA, Peter's Dad, with the heavy weight.