Baby Pigeons

In late July we discovered a Mother pigeon had chosen to nest in one corner of our barn! We often see about 4-6 different pigeons in the barn. The mother pigeon laid two pale white eggs.  We watched the eggs for about 15-20 days.  The mother would stay on her nest most of the time, but occasionally she would leave and we could see her 2 eggs.

 Here’s what they look like as they hatch!

We carefully watched and on August 15th we noticed that 2 baby pigeons had hatched.  They were pretty yellow chicks!

It’s now 2 weeks since their birth, and the baby pigeons are mostly gray and 3-4 times their birth size.  We understand they will start to fly in about 3 more weeks and by the mid to end of September they will fly just like an adult pigeon!

Kaysville vs West Haven – THE State Champs 4 years in a row!

On Saturday August 28th, Taylor’s football team faced off with the #1 team in the State.  West Haven has been undefeated in the past 4 years and has won the post season bowl championship all 4 years.

Here’s the starting line up, with Tay at defensive end.  Noticing him trying to shake off the pre-game jitters!

Nearing the end of the 1st half, Kaysville has driven well, but never scored.  West haven has scored 2 TDs but failed in the PAT.  0-12 in favor of West Haven.  With just a minute left, Kaysville marches successfully to the 3 yard line, where they pass for a TD and then make the PAT.  Halftime is 7-12.

Here Tay breaks through the line and rushes the QB for a hurry that resulted in an interception and score by Kaysville.  In the 2nd half, Kaysville scores 3 unanswered TDs, and misses only one PAT to bring the score to 27-12.

Following his QB “hurry” and near sack, Tay gets a big CONGRATS by the coaches!

 

Tay, #80 on the right end gets up and in fast.

Here an O-lineman attempts a “special” play against Taylor– tackle if you can’t hold!!>??. Tay got through for 1 of 2 solo tackles here, and finished with 2 solos, many assists and 1 QB rush for INT.

Below, Tay in the middle with his hand up attempts to block a punt.

The final score was 27-20! Kaysville defeats unbeaten West haven!!

The rifle range

On Saturday, August the 28th we went to the Lee Kay Gun Center in Salt Lake with Gary, Kevin and Alec.

We shot rifles, and pistols.

 

It got a bit competitive and we weren’t sure who was the best shot!!  We intend to go hunting with Gary, Kevin and Alec in the fall.

Taylor starts fall football

Tay started fall football today.  He is on the Kaysville white team and starts at defensive end.  He had 2 solo tackles, 1 sack and 5 assist.  The final score was 20-7 for Kaysville!

Tay was captain and can be seen on the right side, #80.

Taylor receives Star Scout rank and 16 merit badges!

On Wednesday the 18th Tay received 16 merit badges and his star scout rank.

Here he is conducting the Scout activity review for his troop at the court of honor.

Here’s the happy Star scout. They told him he is now qualified to receive his life scout advancement as well!

Dad’s Birthday

Another year and another birthday!  We celebrated by taking the grandkids.  We did some yard things and then went to the zoo and then to the Chucky Cheese restaurant.  It was a great day with the Grandkids, Taylor, Britt, Jonny, Jess and Brandon!

Visiting pigeons in the barn, and a soon to be Mother pigeon!

Happy birthday – to the Grandkids!

YSA Flaming Gorge

Karl and Karie went with the YSA to Flaming Gorge on August 10-13th.  It was a wonderful time with about 130 YSA.