This story starts with a party.

 A send off really, not a good-bye forever sort of party.  A thank-you for a job well done party.  It was lovely.

               

Then we moved on to another party.  

My youngest nephew on Deerslayers side, Michael Ryan, graduated from high school.  The whole family gathered in Upstate NY for the festivities.

 He's a fun loving sort, you can't help but love to be around him.

Now he will go on to ride his permanently affixed to the ground vintage tractor into his bright future.  Love ya kid.

And yes, there were more parties.

 

 

Parties where we shot stuff.  And stood on large pick up trucks.

Yes, it's true our new motto is 'The family that shoots together stays together.'  As long as they don't shoot each other:)  

There were parades complete with creepy clowns and unicycles, fireworks and sparklers, tons of food and best of all, plenty of family and friends.  There, you are caught up for now.....

Peace out.