My first dove hunt.

Dana and I went to my good friend Neil Waggoner's annual dove hunt this weekend. Neil and his wife Vickie, their 3 year old twins Lex and Mary Beth and Neil's daughter Logan live on 40 acres off of 45 South in Lowndes County, MS, surrounded by Black Prairie land. I always love shooting new things, and this was certainly different from what I am use to shooting. Beautiful day, perfect weather and, at the end of the hunt, some of the best catfish I have ever had in my life! Lots of fun, I hope to do it again soon.

It was my first dove hunt...but not Dana's.

Lex and Daddy

Looking West on Neils land. Absolutely beautiful.

Mary Beth and Logan Waggoner

Lex and Daddy carting hunters to their spot.

Lex Waggoner

Lex Waggoner, Neil Waggoner and Ken Kemp.

Ken Kemp and Neil Waggoner. I have known these two for MANY years. Ken and I played tee ball together in Propst Park in 1979.

Dana and I hopped on the 4 wheeler with Neil and rode the property.

Botanic Gardens- Memphis, TN

This past weekend weekend, on the occasion of my 40th birthday, I paid my first visit to the Memphis, TN Botanic Gardens. Although it is August in the South, and I was sweating like Snookie in a spelling bee.....I had a great time. Now, I have been visiting Memphis my entire life, but I had never been to, much less heard of this place. I recommend this hidden little gem to anyone visiting Memphis. Not necessarily in August, though. It's chock full of beautiful, colorful gardens, Japanese Koi Fish ponds, nature trails and lush green lawns. Here is a sampling of the 200 + photos I managed to take before near heat exhaustion. Enjoy!

Pic Of The Day 6-3-2011

Bryan Foods, in West Point, MS. Being torn down:(

Aaron and Beka

My nephew Aaron and his lovely bride Beka:)