While Corey deer hunts...

Last night as we were processing a deer that a friend shot and gave us, I was thinking to myself "what can I write a post about?" I know random what goes through my head. I thought maybe people would like to read what I do while the hubby aka Corey is out hunting. Well here it is... I would really love to be out with Corey hunting but, at 31 weeks pregnant that just really isn't an option for many reasons. Corey has been bow hunting for the past month or so which means early Saturday mornings. He gets up I see him off, let the dogs out for a quick potty, let them in and give them there breakfast, then I lay down on the couch for a bit or just get my day started. Then as I am doing stuff around the house I wait for the text. You know the one that says something to the effect of I got a deer come over to my parents with Corbin. Here is a picture of Corey's deer this year from bow season after I recieved one of the above text messages.

I know Corbin looks really freaked out in the picture but he didnt look that way at first. That look appeared after Corey tried to get him to touch the deer's head to feel how soft the hair is. Now while I wait for these text messages to come and I am doing the normal household chores and such I do like to do something fun....crafts! So here are a few of the crafts I have been working on that will be Christmas gifts or part of goodie baskets that we will be making to give to family and friends for Christmas. So if your our family or one of our friends please act suprised :) Thank you!

The stocking ornaments that I crocheted

My first quilt top that I made for our nephew So as I write this post I am waiting for the text message and now you know all the excitement that goes on at the Hilton household while Corey hunts. Exciting right???

I Love Giveaways!

I absolutely love entering giveaways. I think in some ways I may be addicted to them at times. With the Christmas season quickly approaching I have been looking for giveaways that would work as great Christmas gifts for my 18 month old son and let me tell you my friend over at The Happenings of the Harper Household came through for me! Mama Harper aka Danielle has quite a few great giveaways for the little ones in your life and since she has a newborn in the house again she has giveaways for the new little ones that may be in your lives or if your like me expecting to enter into your life in the next few months! Thats right folks Mama Hilton is expecting again. This new little one is due to make his or her debut at the end of January. So let me tell you what there is available for you over there. There are: The Travel Boppy, John deere Monster Treads Vehicles(2 winners),baby genious sing- along school bus, contours classique 3 in 1 bassinet, Rubik's stack and build block set, Tiny love take along mobile, Thirsties Duo AIO cloth diaper, and blooming bath. She even has a few more giveaways that I didn't list for the little girls in your life. So what are you waiting for head on over and check out what Mama Harper has reviewed for you!!!

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Go check out the giveaway and while your at it go over to Doorsnow.com and thank them for the generous giveaway.

Giveaways galore!!!

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite bloggers Mama Harper.  Mama Harper writes about and reviews items that we all use or need in our everyday lives over at Happenings of the Harper Household.  I know Mama Harper personally, I actually went to school with her!  Right now on her blog she has a ton and I do mean a ton of active givaeaways for awsome items.  Heres just a few of the companies that have items up for grabs right now.  Pureco sheet, a couple $200 amazon gift cards, Aden and Anais crib sheet, $40 gift code to Ralph Lauren.com, Dawgs spirit shoes, The sunglass man, My baby clothes.com, I see me personalized childrens book, Tea collection $100 gift card, Beyond bedding, and Paige Lauren newborn outfit just to name a few...hehe.  So what are you waiting for go over to Happenings of the Harper Household and check these out and the others that are active right now.  I know once you start reading what Mama Harper has to write about you'll keep comming back for more.

Saturday Pheasant Hunt

Over the weekend on Saturday we had the opportunity to go on a pheasant hunt with my in laws and Corey's best friend.  We had to get up bright and early at 5am for the morning hunt.  We woke up and I made us a quick breakfast sandwich and of course my coffee, then we loaded up the truck and headed to my parent's house to drop off our son since he is still a little young to go on the pheasant hunts just yet.  After we dropped him off we were on the road with a fairly long drive ahead of us.  During the drive we were able to watch the sunrise and it was beautiful. 
We finally arrived at the hunting preserve at 7:30am and after signing the usual release forms were ready to go.  My mother-in-law and I were armed with our trusty cameras to capture the day.  Here a few of the photos I was able to capture that day:

Left to right:  Corey, his dad and his friend Steve



Houston on point



Houston bringing the bird

For now I just take pictures of the guys on the bird hunts but one day I would like to hunt pheasant with my husband and some day down the road our son , but we have to find  a gun that works for me first. 

I would highly recommend everyone try pheasant.  It seriously tastes similar to chicken and is super easy to cook.  I will be sharing a few of our favorite recipes for pheasant and venison so be on the look out for those, and I hope you will be able to try them. 

All for love event

I love entering giveaways and reading others reviews for items that they get to try, and right now Anderson's Angels and other blogs are hosting an "All for love event" until February 7th for valentines day.  So what are you wating for go enter and win some great prizes!

Welcome

Welcome to our new blog.  We are excited to share our love for the outdoors with you and to share our adventures hunting and fishing as well as our everyday life activities.