I love trying new things. All new things. I also like buying new things. But that’s a post for another day.
When we arrived in Vegas for WPPI Chris said he had a surprise for me. But he wouldn’t tell me what it was. He warned me not to get too excited though. But I LOOOVE surprises, so it really didn’t matter what it was, just that it was going to be awesome. So, as we’re walking around WPPI, Chris would start talking about the surprise to people. And he would whisper in their ear what it was. (On a side note, Chris went to Vegas with a sick bug. And now, because EVERYONE that went is sick, he thinks he gave it to them. Perhaps it was all the whispering.) Anywho, the reaction was always excitement and "ohhh, really! That’s awesome!" But I couldn’t figure it out.
So, on the last day, just as we were heading out of town, he decided it was time for the surprise. And he took me to a firing range! Have you ever done this before?! It’s scary/amazing/loud/scary/awesome. Did I mention scary? See, I’m afraid of guns. Super scared. But, it would be an adventure, something I haven’t tried before and something that would be new and exciting.
I picked a Desert Eagle .50 and an M4. The M4 because the SWAT guy behind the counter told me that I shouldn’t be a baby and shoot a machine gun and the Desert Eagle because it was shiny and pretty. Apparently though, my shiny and pretty choice was the most powerful gun on the market. And everyone thought I was amazing. And I was amazing… all of my shots hit the target!
Thank you dearest Christopher, for taking me out of my comfort zone and pushing me to try new things. Kisses to your face.
Kadidja // Mar 2, 2009 at 10:47 pm
These pictures are a riot! Glad you enjoyed it…it’s scary and exhilerating all at the same time. I love the machine gun
Jade // Mar 2, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Jordana, this is awesome! Nothing says surprise like a gigantic machine gun.
Anne K. in L.A. // Mar 3, 2009 at 12:09 am
You guys crack me up. These pics are hilarious.
allie bartelski // Mar 3, 2009 at 7:09 am
Haha, those pictures are so awesome! Wish we didn’t have to be at the KISS booth when y’all went so we could’ve gone with you. Boo! Glad you had fun!
Mrs. Jetplane // Mar 3, 2009 at 9:11 am
too funny. You’re one tough looking lady packing some heat…
Catie Ronquillo // Mar 3, 2009 at 9:39 am
You’re hardcore girl! I’m scared of guns too, but would totally consider going to a firing range
Nice machine gun pic!
Katie // Mar 3, 2009 at 9:55 am
haha! I love these pics. Good for Chris to come up with such a surprising surprise!
nspeis // Mar 3, 2009 at 10:28 am
oooooh ADORE! very mr. & mrs. smith. i love shooting ranges!
Adrienne Gunde // Mar 3, 2009 at 11:34 am
Awesome!! Scott’s been talking about going to a firing range and half of me is super excited about it and the other half is a little terrified. haha. You made it sound super fun though – love those pictures of you guys!
Ashley Rose // Mar 3, 2009 at 12:52 pm
wow!!!! you are far braver than i
my hubby took me to a range when we were 1st dating and one shell hit me when i shot the gun for the 1st time and i freaked out 
lol. im such a girl…
Nicole // Mar 3, 2009 at 12:59 pm
ohh i would love to try that!
Maria // Mar 3, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Chris is amazing!
Funny thing is I have “learn to shoot a gun” as one of my 101 in 1001 goals! Hopefully my try is as fun as your was!
Christopher Bartelski // Mar 3, 2009 at 1:56 pm
LOCK AND LOAD. Wow. I want to shoot something now. Hmmm… the neighbor’s dog… or the neighbor…
AmyJean // Mar 4, 2009 at 6:08 pm
You look hot holding a gun
PS. that soft yellow top, uber cute!
serena grace // Mar 5, 2009 at 3:11 pm
fun! i was scared the first time i went to a shooting range, too! i think being a photographer helps with our aim. my husband told me to think of aiming at the target like composing my shot in a viewfinder, and pulling the trigger like pressing the shutter release…worked like a charm. =)
ikela // Mar 16, 2009 at 3:43 pm
shooting range! peter took me once to “unwind” but i was so scared, I’m determined to go back one day and actually shoot one! those are great pics
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