Homework: Talking Turkey

One of Paytons "homework" assignments last month was to tell a story and have mom or dad write it down. Here's Payton's story...

Ok, so we got out of the truck and we heard a turkey gobble. And then we started to hike and hike and hike until we got to this spot and put this blind over us. Then we put the decoys out and Tyler {our neighbor} started to call and call and call. Then these two jakes {young male turkeys} came in and then he called again. but then this other huge one came and Tyler thought is was an 8 inch beard so dad said, "Should we take 'im?" Tyler said, "Sure". So dad shot him. The end.

The mighty hunters
Payton, Todd & Tyler

It was a good turkey hunt this year for Todd and I'm so glad Payton got to be there with him. They went out early one morning before school and were home in time for Payton to take the story with him to school. It had an 11 inch beard {apparently that's great!} and according to Payton it had hair on its waddle and on it's chest. Gotta love the hunters!!The 11 inch beard

{probably why I've never been one who likes beards}