FATHER SON CAMP OUT!

The boys went on a Father Son campout over the weekend. It was a lot of fun for them until the next morning. The Howder boys did it again! Never a dull moment as they leave a memorable moment for all to reflect on. Zach and Bradley were riding a zipline and as they took off the slack in the rope cause Zach's foot to slip out of the loop and down the rope he slid as they both hung on 25 feet in the air moving quickly. Zach knew this was trouble as Mark watched the whole thing go down. So he held on and when he thought it was safe let go with about 10 feet in the air to fall. He let go, cradled Bradley against his body and took the fall on his sholder and back as all the men rushed to help Mark gather the two of them and check for damages and calm the fears. All turned out okay! Mark took them to the ER since they had some signs of shock and they returned home with bumps and Zach's rope burned hands but no broken bones or head injuries (as far a we can tell so far everything is the same attitude and silliness). Needless to say they are planning on trying it again next year! That would be our boys! Fearless, although this one shook them up a bit. I think Mark was worried about reporting this event to me. The one day I don't carry my cell phone maybe that was a good idea not having it with me this time. I think I would have worried too much. Luckily Mark had just finished a First Aid and CPR training last week at work.