Grandson's first bow!

[snag]

My grandson has been coming over to our house and saying "bows and arrows" for quite some time when he sees mine. He is only 2 1/2 yrs old and was thinking, along with his parents, that we should wait until 3 before giving him his first bow. Well between Dallen's persistence and grandpa giving in to his pleads I presented him with a bow last night. The bow was made by a friend on this site named Oregon Oakie. Thanks Russ! Your bow was a huge hit! Infact, the wading pool activity took back seat!
At first Dallen couldn't believe it when I handed it to him and said it was HIS bow. His remark was "Dallen's bow??? After it sunk in he immediately asked about arrows! haha So, I put up some cardboard and walked him back about 3yds.  We talked a little bit about some basis safety stuff. Then I helped him with putting the arrow on the string and stuff. His first shot stuck in the cardboard. That was a big deal! He had to yell back to mom, who was on the deck, of this accomplishment. Lots of fun. What a blessing. Thank you Lord.

 

   

[DannyBows]

Cool stuff right there, let the Journey begin!  

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Now that's a long bow.. Congrats to You, Dallen and to His parents.


So did He out shoot You?

[recurvecody]

i can't wait to get my son his first bow, congrats!

[Mudd]

How very awesomely cool is this?

Way over the top I'd say!

Thank you for sharing this moment with us and keep up the good Grandpa-ing!

God bless,Mudd

PS:recurvecody, It's never really too early!!~

[snag]

He's a pretty strong little guy for 2 1/2yrs old...at least I think he is...don't know a lot of 2 1/2yr olds! So he can pull it back and hit the target pretty well for a newbie. He actually tries to hit it instead of just pulling and letting it go. Kind of surprised me!
I've got to build him some arrows so he has a matching set...haha  I think the quiver I had laying around is about as big as he is! I'll need to make him one that fits him. I will have him help me in these projects so he can see what goes into making them.  Fun stuff!

[BobCo 1965]

Cool!

[Cromm]

That is great.

[VA Bowbender]

Bow "A" is the bow I've been saving for my grandchild...if I EVER get one.

[snag]

VA, I've seen a very few of these. That would be a great bow for a kid!

[gobblegrunter]

Snag, very cool! Your pics and story make me even more anxious to give my son his first longbow. Enjoy it! ...my son and I won't be far behind your Grandson and you!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Very neat!