My lil Buddy & ETIII

I've know this young man since he was in diapers, Rhonda and I became friends with his parents many years ago.
Tanner is a sophomore in HS, plays football and got to attend Earls camp in Beaumont Tx. this past week.


Jamaal Charles was there to help out too.


I haven't seen Tanner in a few months, was very surprised to see he hit a growth spurt and slimmed down a bit.
Happy to see him taking lessons from one of the best.

What a cool experience!

Thanks for sharing that!

A little back story.

Tanner has always Loved Jimmy Graham.
When Jimmy became a Seahawk, Tanner followed him to the "light side".

Tanner and I have always had a connection, especially since he's matured enough to shoot a gun. His family hunts a lot but I've had the opportunity to let Tanner shoot a few of my weapons, a few of them were "firsts" for him.
Now that Jimmy is a Seahawk, our connection has grown stronger.
I enjoy watching young people grow.

Edit:
Actually I'd like to think that I've been a positive influence to a few young people.
Tanner is one of them that I kinda claim as "one of mine"