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The Hawk Walk

April 19, 2011 By Marta Darby 6 Comments

Last Sunday was Eric’s birthday. And rather than add more stuff that-he-doesn’t-need-or-want to his life, I had asked him if there was anything that he had always wanted to do, but had not taken the time.

“I’ve always wanted to see how hawks are trained,” he said.

*quickly Googles hawk training*

There’s a place in Marysville called West Coast Falconry that does just that. Marysville, however, is almost 500 miles away from us, somewhere up near Sacramento.

Coincidentally, Adam lives up near there…

ROAD TRIP!

3 men

Adam (25), Eric (umm…older), Jonathan (15).

We quickly decided that Jonathan would accompany Eric and the three of them would enjoy a Manly-Man Weekend.

I can’t even begin to tell you how great it was for me to know that the three of them were together and playing and enjoying each other’s company.

Eric and Jonathan got to spend time seeing where Adam lives and works and reported back that he’s doing very well. I love how they all love each other and get a kick out of being together.

[vimeo 22633848 w=400 h=225]

Road Trip from Marta Darby on Vimeo.

And yes, they did go on the Hawk Walk, too.

They got to wear that Really Cool Heavy Leather Bird Glove Thing (it probably has a special name, but I’m sure I don’t know what that is, but that’s not important right now). The hawk they got to play with was Mariposa and she would come when called and eat food out of their hands. As Jon would say, “Epic!”

In Eric’s words, “It was like walking a dog, but way cooler.”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuUsJUeawAE&w=500&h=311]

My husband got exactly what he wanted for his birthday and my boys…well, I’m pretty sure they got much, much more.

Eric&hawk

Happy Birthday, Honey!

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Filed Under: My Kids Tagged With: Hawk Walk, travel, West Coast Falconry

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  1. Michele Caridad says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:24 am

    wow…you always impress me MArta….not only was Eric estatic with his gift, you got the boys to hang out for a weekend of catching up and bonding, you got a weekend to yourself, AND one happy husband and a very post.Mija, eres tremenda! taking notes!XO

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  2. nancy vera says

    April 20, 2011 at 7:27 am

    As always, thanks for giving us a great glimpse into your world. What great memories! Que Dios bendiga a tu bella familia.ps – doing a middle school project with my daughter and wondering how the heck did you get such professional video? We’re doing a stop motion recreation of Antietam Civil War battle, starring goldfish as the soldiers…

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  3. Ody Fabregas says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Loved it!!!! Happy Birthday to Eric!!!!

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  4. Marta M. Darby says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:49 am

    You are nice. =D

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  5. Marta M. Darby says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Thanks, Nancy.I am SOOO CURIOUS to see that video. It will be the next youtube sensation!
    “…goldfish as the soldiers…” INSPIRED!!

    Reply
  6. Marta M. Darby says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Thank you, Ody!He says, “Thanks.”

    Reply

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