The Deer Hunt Party

Ever since I can remember, most of the men in the family would head off to the big deer hunt on opening day and leave the women alone all weekend. Well, the girls decided to have our own fun and when I was a teenager, we started the annual deer hunt girls only party. The girls in my family would get together over the deer hunt and shop, eat, watch movies and just hang out for the weekend. The tradition continues but it's not quite the same anymore. This year's party included a newborn, several toddlers and a bunch of tired, worn out moms. There were no shopping trips, no browsing craft fairs (which was fine with me), not even an outing to a restuarant.
We were lucky to get out for a walk on Saturday. But no matter, the deer hunt party was just as fun as ever. There was lots of good food. Bonnie made her famous cinnamon rolls, we ate lots of leftover Halloween candy, and had takeout from La Casita (the best mexican food in Happy Valley)! What more could we ask for! The funny thing about it-not one husband goes hunting anymore. Just ask Jared the last time he even looked at a gun and see how he reacts. But the party continues. Maybe the men need to have their own party. I know Jared felt a little left out. Don't feel bad for him, though. As he already mentioned, he quickly organized a Monopoly party for Friday night. I'm sure he was just fine without the women at home for a night. The tradition will continue next year, and there will probably be a couple more newborns or a some on the way. It might be a few years before the shopping resumes. Until then, the deer hunt parties will consist of eating lots of food and maybe catching a walk on a beautiful fall day.