Archery update

 We've been continuing with the boys' involvement in archery. 

This month, Charlie had a chance to be at the private group lessons - thanks to Grandma and Pop-pop for his birthday present! He still needs to work on his aiming :-)

We went to visit an archery store in Fullerton to get our own arm guards and finger tabs:

I'm glad we didn't go home with one of these targets!

Woah... a bow for fishing?!

Too cool!  Maybe we need to take one of these to the lake next time :-P

We decided to get some lunch while in Fullerton.  We found an English restaurant/pub:

Unfortunately, it was a bit warm and the flies were also buzzing around outside:

But we powered through!... with chicken pot pie and fish and chips:

And also beans on toast!  Charlie LOVES beans on toast.  Ha ha!

After the sweaty lunch, we decided to go get some ice cream.  And while I was waiting for my iced coffee smoothie, the boys decided to start eating without me:

The trip to Fullerton was a success - purchasing our own arm bands and finger tabs ONLY.  Phew! Boys kept asking if they could get their own bows and arrows.  Perhaps in time.  But at least for now, they were able to shoot at the goblin at their lesson!

I think Graham was aiming at the groin area.  Boys will be boys.  LOL!!!

We also decided to take the boys out to the park to get some free shooting time (+ $5 equipment rental fee):

I'm so glad we were able to skip the safety class as that was 9am in the morning and we would have to be there early as it's first come first serve.  I'm glad I was able to gear up too and join the boys :-D

On our first trip, we were able to participate in the game of "Battleship" with one of the instructors.  That was quite fun although frustrating because it was really difficult to shoot those targets/submarines!

We actually had to cut our Battleship game short because we all had to eat a late lunch and the boys needed to get ready for their music Open Stage! (Will post about that later)

Daddy went to pick up some yummy food from a restaurant nearby.  Breakfast for lunch!

Ahhh... tired boys:

And this past week, we were able to score our shots:

Graham got over 200 points!  

Supposedly if you get over 180 points in 2 practice sessions, you can move into the Advanced class.  Although that means shooting from 18 meters with a smaller target, instead of 9 meters and a larger target.  I think we'd keep Graham in the beginner class for just a bit longer :-)

Charlie scored 105, although I'm not sure how accurate that was.  Quite a few of his arrows bounced off the target sheet.  And most of those he scored 9 or 10 points.  Ha ha!

And here are my scores.  It obviously took me a bit to warm up.  Plus, it's a lot trickier working with a sight!  When I joined the boys' class during the first class, we were using Barebows - meaning you aim with the tip of the arrow.  Anyway, that's my excuse :-P

After the beginner class was over, Graham and Charlie participated in the Youth practice.  They are getting a lot of practice!

Here's a quick video:

They even got to shoot "Spike" the Stegosaurus!

As per usual, Bobby goes out and picks up some food while we are shooting. This time it's pie time!  Maybe I'm being picky but I think the pies were just so-so.  Time to look for some more different foods around the area :-P

More tired boys.  I love how Graham hangs his glasses on his mask:

We'll probably try and get the boys at least one bow to share.  And I'm hoping that my sister will send over the bow that my dad had used back in his heydays.  And then... set up a shooting range in the backyard??!  :-P