Justin's Blog

To Everyone

2009-08-25T07:16:00.000-07:00

to everyone and anyone who is still checking this blog. If you can't tell I don't really blog any more. If you would like to keep track of me hit me up on Facebook or Twitter my tweet is barefoothunter.

ebsm wednesday nights

2009-04-22T17:13:00.000-07:00

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Millers Lake

2009-04-20T08:13:00.000-07:00

me and my big bro went to Millers Lake recently...this is all that is left

FYI

2009-02-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

As many have heard...I am back in school! Here is a little update. I go to class on Mondays from 1:00-10:00p.m. at EBBC (the bayou). Thanks to EBBC and NOBTS (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) there is a satellite campus available right here in Lafayette. It is an extension center for the Levell College program from NOBTS. Most of the hours that I attained from ULL transferred over, so that's good, and if things fall in the right place hopefully I can have a degree in two and a half years or so. I know that going to school, working full time and being a husband and a father on top of all of that will not be the easiest thing in the world to do, but that doesn't mean it can't be done.

More Memories

2008-12-08T08:35:00.000-08:00

Here is a couple pics from some seriously fun times. Can anyone name all the people in both pics? The skiing picture might throw you off with all of the gear on. Hopefully I can return to the mountains soon!

Memories Again "Good Will Formal"

2008-11-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

Years ago after hurricane Lily the entire ministry center at our church was shut down for repairs and renovation. The roof of the building was torn up like a lid on a tin can. The inside of the building had to be gutted and rebuilt. Well since the student and children ministries had to be relocated for a while we decided to find a place off campus to host all of our event and weekly activities. Below are some pics from one of the events we had. Since a lot of the area was effected by the hurricane we figured one of the ways we could help the surrounding area was to donate some of our clothes to the needy. So we turned one of our Wednesday nights into an event we called the "Good Will Formal". The goal was to get everyone to dress up in some tacky formal clothes and bring some of their own clothes to donate. This first picture is of the student praise band at that time. In the picture you will see Alicia Beadle (keys and vocals), Amy Jane Smith (vocals), Loren Carriere (electric guitar and vocals), Phillip Aubin (Acoustic Guitar), Tim Walker (bass guitar), Justin Head (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Matt Williams (drums). We had a lot of fun that night. One of the songs we played was Relint K's song "Sadie Hawkins Dance"

I though in this pic just to let people make fun of me for my long hair...so have at it. Oh yeah and by the way the lipstick on my face was planted their by my sister. She was my date for the night.and here it is the highlighting picture of the nigh...can any one guess who the little boy is with the curly hair
If you guessed Justin Broussard you are right. He must have been in the 6th or 7th grade back them. I guess you can say he has grown up. Quite literally

Freezer Run Over

2008-11-25T13:52:00.000-08:00

Well the freezer run is over for now and the grand total is 1 hog, 2 deer and a rabbit...better luck next time. Hopefully I can get a another 2-3 deer before the season is out to last me till next hunting season

another one bits the dust

2008-11-22T07:42:00.001-08:00

That's one more deer to add to the freezer run total if you have been keeping track. Still haven't seen a buck big enough to take yet though. Hopefully I will this evening. My time here is almost up. Still have ice chest to be filled...

freezer run update

2008-11-21T14:14:00.001-08:00

Off to a slow start, but things are picking up. Running total so far is 1 hog an 1 deer. A special bonus the deer was harvested with my bow. In the stand again this evening hopefully I can get another deer and hog tonight.

Hunting

2008-11-20T06:14:00.001-08:00

Well it is the first full day of the freezer run this year. I am in Foard county Texas hoping to take the deer of a lifetime. Of course that is not my only objective. I would like to fill my freezer too. With luck or should I say with God's blessings I would like to take home 3 deer (1 buck 2 does) and a hand full of hogs. A dozen or so cotton tails would be nice as well. We got in yesterday after leaving Lafayette at 1:30 AM with enough time to hunt the afternoon. It was hot and unsuccessful for me. Dad and uncle Russell both killed a hog. The weather changed over night it is now a lot colder and the wind is screaming out of the north. Just saw a nice buck this morning while I was typing the first half, but not quite what I am looking for. Maybe this afternoon the wind will die down and I will get to pull the trigger on a big one

Memories Again

2008-11-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

If you have followed this blog for some time you might remember a series of post titled "Memories" well this is the continuation of that series. First off lets start with the team. If I thought about it for a while I could possibly remember the year. My first guess of the top of my head is that this was sometime in 2002, but I am not sure. Anyway here is the student ministry team. People referred to us as the J team. It was composed of Jim, Justin, Joe and Jen. Of course you can see the J team had an addition by the time, Andi.

The next few pics are some from volunteer training events we went to. Along with being able to serve with an awsome staff. I was privaledged to serve next to some awesome volunteers.

Those were great times and the fun has never stopped. More pics to follow soon hope you keep checking in to see what is new. I have a picture of a youth that was in the 6th or 7th grade when the picture was taken and he is now a senior in high school. Pretty cool stuff to come stay tuned.

Good Worker

2008-11-06T16:47:00.000-08:00

Everyone who is able needs to do their part. To bad the rest of the world doesn't get it as easily as a child does.

And just for the record yes...the same little girl who is in this picture is the one that is on the top of the page with my Grandfather...oh my precious little Janna you wont be little for long

Scott and Amanda TOOOOOOOOO!

2008-11-06T07:42:00.000-08:00

While I am on the Birthday kick. Happy Birthday to Scott and Amanda to.

I know what you are thinking that is not a picture of Scott and Amanda, but it is the best I had. Happy Birthday you guys

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS

2008-11-06T07:36:00.000-08:00

And a very special Happy Birthday to my wonderful bride as well, who turned 24 this year. Just think babe in another year you will be an old fart like me

Happy Birthday Angelle

2008-11-06T07:31:00.000-08:00

Angelle's said that she didn't want balloons for her birthday. It is all out or nothing at all for her, so we went all out and got her very own hot air balloon. Enjoy and Happy Birthday Angelle!

Thank you Becky and Rachel for thinking about the hot air balloon.

Us

2008-10-28T20:21:00.000-07:00

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Super Glue

2008-08-25T18:19:00.000-07:00

ok so the long awaited post is here for how many times I have used super glue instead of stitches. If you guessed 11 you are wrong. If you guessed 7 your are wrong. If you guessed 3 congratulations you WIN. I have used super glue 7 times for some pretty bad cuts but only 3 of those times would have required stitches. Thanks for playing, better luck next time if you got it wrong and congrats to the other person besides Scott that got it write. Just to let you know my own wife was way off. She guessed 11 times, that's way off. The crazy part is she has known me since I have been using super glue instead of stitches, go figure

Re stock

2008-06-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

We went fishing this weekend to start re stocking the freezer with fish. I would say we did a good job.

Self Portrait

2008-06-19T07:46:00.001-07:00

A student from church/one of my good friends, did this totally awesome drawing of me. That's right my own self portrait. Eat your heart out. The writing in black reads "Gosh! it took me like two hours to finish the shading on your upper lip!"

I love my Job!!!

Thanks Jake...you rock!!!!!!

Lunch

2008-05-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

Can anyone guess where we ate lunch today

Bass Pro

2008-05-30T08:53:00.001-07:00

Hey Lyndale I needed you today to hold my wallet

On the way

2008-05-29T23:20:00.001-07:00

We are on our way to Mexico but we stopped for a stay with our friends Dustin and Stephanie for the night. We happened to be passing through on their anniversary. Happy anniversary Stephanie and Dustin

Super Star

2008-05-29T23:06:00.001-07:00

I saw this star today, can anyone guess who?

Backyard Guest

2008-05-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

Found this guy in our backyard. We thought about making him lunch but decided that we needed to find some of his friends to make a full meal.

Flood

2008-05-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

This is what my front yard looked like this morning. The water got pretty, high but still a ways from getting in the house

Date Night

2008-05-08T18:43:00.001-07:00

I took my oldest daughter Janna on a date tonight. She is so stinken cute!

Baby Doves

2008-05-03T20:36:00.001-07:00

I don't know what the deal is with my pictures not always sending. Hopefully it works this time

Baby Dove

2008-05-02T17:57:00.001-07:00

The baby dove is getting bigger. It should be flying this week

Momma bird

2008-05-01T16:52:00.000-07:00

There is this cool turtle dove nesting in my garage

Check It Out

2008-04-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

To all of my peeps that don't know it my wife has a blog to. She tends to put up more interesting stuff than me. So check it out if you have the time.

http://jessicaeh.blogspot.com/

Tractor

2008-04-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Scott look what I got to drive today

Good Times

2008-04-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

What up y'all I am hangin with my brother in law aka Dr. Shaky. I am showing him the coolness known as mobile blogging. Enjoy!!!

New Dog

2008-04-02T19:31:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, we got a new dog a while back. Isn't she cute

Sorry

2008-03-27T16:14:00.000-07:00

I heard the picture didn't work. Here's another try

Girls Room

2008-03-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

It's finally finished! We've had the paint for 5 months now and painted it yesterday. Today Jessica with some help from my Mom and sister set the room up. Doesn't it look good. By the way that is my old bed that Janna will be sleeping in now.

Wahoo

2008-03-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

I caught my first wahoo today. It was a blast. Probably the strongest fish I have ever caught. My thanks go out to Mr. Steve and Papa Bear.

Dad's Deer

2008-03-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a buck dad took in Canada. I wonder if I will ever get one that big

I Love Playdough!!!

2008-03-11T13:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday

2008-03-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

It's my little sisters 22nd birthday today. We celebrated at Prejean's.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE-KATHYRN!!!

Hair Cut

2008-03-06T12:56:00.000-08:00

So I got my once every 5 months hair cut yesterday.....u like

Izzo's

2008-02-28T15:05:00.000-08:00

I went to my first burrito specialty place for lunch today. I hear it's no Chipotle, but I liked it. Here is a picture of there logo.

Oh yeah...thanks for the meal Lyndale

My Girls

2008-02-25T18:32:00.000-08:00

I figured everyone could use an updated picture

Sweet Children

2008-02-25T14:50:00.000-08:00

Grace and Truth

2008-02-19T09:54:00.000-08:00

This is a short entry but I hope it has a deep impact. I have been reading through a couple different books lately and this passage just really stood out to me. I don't know about you but I am glad that grace and truth has come.

John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Sickness is Apon Us

2008-02-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

All of my girls are sick again at the same time with three diferent things. Jess is has a sinus infection, Rebekah has pink eye again. And Janna, our rock so far, woke up throwing up. This year has definitely been the year of sickness for us so far. I hope things change.

Mr. Potato Head

2007-11-29T17:46:00.000-08:00

Given my families last name Janna had to have a Mr. Potato Head. It would not be fair to the child to be called Potato Head later in life and not know where it came from. So we broke out the toy tonight and learned real quickly why Janna was not involved with creation.

Here is Just a few of her creations.

Which one is your favorite?

Any Advice

2007-10-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

This one goes out to ALL the readers of this blog. I need some advice. I would tell you what decisions I have to make and ask your input, but that is not the type of advice I need. Usually when someone asks for advice they get advised on what decision to make rather than how to make the right decision. In all honesty I don’t think either decision is going to be the wrong one in this case. I want to make the best decision not just the right one. So here is what I ask of you. How do you make the best decision? What factors do you weigh in? What factors do you leave out? What has worked out well for you when you are faced with a big decision?

Any advice will be appreciated. It doesn’t have to be long winded and eloquent. I know a lot of people with much more wisdom than me read this blog so I look forward to hearing from you. If you don’t want to give your advice in comment form on this post, please just email me at jtbarefoothunter@gmail.com

Thanks for your input,
JT

Hunting Season

2007-10-03T06:23:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't posted much through out the past couple of months, but that is how summer goes for me, but know that it is hunting season you can expect to see more from me. But before I get into posting a bunch of dead things through out the season I wanted to sit down and really think about why I love hunting so much. For starters it's a blast (no pun intended) and it keeps the freezer full. I don't even want to imagine how much the grocery bill would be without having our freezer stocked with game. Second, it's my heritage. I come from a line of outdoorsman, my great grandfathers taught their sons, just like my grandfather and father taught me. I killed my first deer when I was 6 years old. You can say I had an early start. And lastly are the memories and good times. Some years we harvest a lot of animals and some years, well not so much, but we always have a good time. Some of my favorite times are just sitting around drinking coffee listening to my grandfather tell stories from his amazing life. It doesn't matter if I have heard the story a thousands times before I still love to just sit and listen. So Papa this post goes out to you. I know you don't get on the internet, but thank you for passing your heritage on to my father and his sons. I will never forget all of the awesome adventures we had together. I can't wait until I get to pass on the knowledge you gave me to my children. I am looking forward to the many cups of coffee to come this hunting season. See you at the camp.

Rebekah Anne Head

2007-08-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

On August 2nd of 2007 Rebekah Anne Head was born. She was born at 12:23p.m. weighing in at 7.9lbs and 20 1/4 inches long.

God has know blessed me with two girls. Make that three if you count Jessica. Enjoy the pictures

A Father's Love

Your fingers curl up tight to make a fist
Your lips purse up as to make a kiss
Your eyes so bright, joy is all they bring
Your presence would cause angels to sing

Your first day filled and broke my heart
For I knew then that we would be apart
There is nothing more important to me
Then giving you my love for all eternity

I Love Super Glue

2007-06-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

***Disclaimer*** If You Have A Week Stomach Do Not Read Or View This Post

So I was working a couple of weeks ago on some flashing for a roof. When I went to cut the tape to unroll the flashing it slipped out of my grip and cut me as it unrolled. Needles to say it was a pretty good cut worth stitches or in my case worth super glue. I love that stuff. 2 weeks later and you can barley tell that I had a cut there. Super glue this post goes out to you.

JT

2007-06-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was a good weekend to be out on the water. Scott and I took advantage of that and went do a little extra curricular activity called “catching”, some of you may have heard it referred to as “fishing”. Of course now that both Scott and I have the Costa Del Mar sunglasses we are the coolest catcherman on the water. We did a little bit of sight fishing in the morning and a lot of blind casting into the rough/dirty waters in the afternoon. I win the big fish of the day award with a NICE 34" red. Scott wins the funniest catch of the day with a nice catch right at the boat. (story: I hung a fish and was reeling it in. As I was about to pull the fish in the boat we notice there was another fish with him (trying to get some of that food from the other fish) so Scott, being the nice person that he is, gave him some food. He caught the second fish, literally, two feet from the nose of the boat. So it was funny.)

Yes, it is nice to pull in a limit of red, but it is even better to eat that limit of red! We were able to take care of some of that eating on Sunday evening. Yum Yum.

signed me,

Justin

God bless you and have a great day!

The Buzz

2007-06-12T19:35:00.000-07:00

"My Life"
(an informative poem)

My wife graduated, hooray.

I got a truck, yippee.

I got some tools, manly grunt.

I got a tool box, manly arm pump.

Now you know and can't say I didn't tell you, and if you are lucky I might share some pictures later.

JT

Fine Here Is A New Post

2007-05-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

I haven't killed or caught anything extravagant since January. I guess I could have put up some cute pictures of Janna playing in the dirt or something, but I didn't. I guess I could put up some pregnant pictures of Jessica to, but I haven't. I guess I am just to lazy. But to all of you who have been bugging me to post something because you are to bored and have nothing better to do than sit around and read everyone's latest post I have just made your day. Well, maybe not your whole day but at least the last few minutes.

I scored 9 points

2007-01-15T14:41:00.000-08:00

So, me and Jessica went hunting last weekend so she can kill a deer this year. On the first morning hunt Jessica did real good till about 8:00. She was pretty tired and decided to take a nap. I told here If I saw anything I would wake here up so she could shoot it. I warned her though, that if a buck came moving through fast I would have to take the shot. She elected to take a nap still. Rightfully so we really hadn't seen anything all morning. 20 minutes later you could probably guess what happened. Yep that's right, a big buck came rolling trough and yours truly had to put him down. I was nice enough to wake up Jessica so she could cover her ears before I shot though. I am such a loving husband.

The "Great White Hunter" strikes again

Merry Christmas

2006-12-25T07:07:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to me from my wonderful parents. Score baby!!!

Memories 1.1

2006-12-20T07:33:00.000-08:00

Our journey up from camp on the second day towards the continental divide.

Memories Colorado 03'

2006-12-18T15:08:00.000-08:00

Today I found some old hiking pictures from a trip I took with EBAG (East Bayou Adventure Group). This trip was one of the high points of my life. I still can't believe that it actually happened. It was amazing and I can't wait to bring my family back one day.

Here we are at the trail head. From this point on you survive with what's on your back.

More to come tomorrow

Which One Would You Shoot

2006-12-15T19:46:00.000-08:00

If both of these bucks walked out into a field that you were hunting over, which one would you shoot first.

Ever Seen A Bobcat

2006-12-12T15:40:00.000-08:00

This one came a little to close to me.

Today's Quote

2006-12-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

God's word will keep you from sin and sin will keep you from God's word

I scored 8 pionts

2006-12-10T21:03:00.000-08:00

That will put an end to those rainy days!

Rainy Days

2006-10-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

It is another rainy day in south Louisiana. I really wanted to go to work today. Work is good for keeping the mind busy and staying at home, well not so good. It seems as if it has been raining a lot lately. There is one thing about the rain that will always remain true. It is always raining. Some times I enjoy the showers, they are refreshing and revive me. Other times I become totally engulfed by the storm and feel like I am drowning. It is in these moments that I see what I am made of. So many times I have wanted to give up and just let the storm take me away. It seems as if there is nothing else I can do. I have fought with all of the strength that I have and I have nothing else to give. I gave it my all, I tried, I really tried. And at that moment I finally realize that there was never anything that "I" could do. With my last breath I finally cry out to You and rely on Your strength to pull me through... and You do. How can You love me so much to keep coming back to me even after I betray You time and time again. You are awesome, I will praise You forever. Thanks for reminding me that it is not about me again.

AMEN!

New Job

2006-10-04T13:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone so much for your prayers. I started a new old job yesterday. I am working for David Plunkett again. He is an awesome man of God to work for and things are brightening up all ready. It still isn't what I fell called to do but at least the environment is better and I do like the experience. The first day was interesting to say the least but that is a new post all on its own.

Tonights Prayer "Tired"

2006-09-25T18:18:00.000-07:00

This weekend you gave me the opportunity to lead worship at a Jr. high retreat. I had a blast, it was like I was doing what I am created to do. I love working with youth, it just brings me joy. But now back to reality. I had to go back to work this morning, at my "real job". I hated it. All day long I just wanted to leave and never go back. I am so tired of working because I have to pay the bills. When can I work because I love it again. I miss those days so much. I know I am the one that screwed it up. Please give me away to be happy at work again, no matter what I am doing.

Amen.

You are Loved

2006-09-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

Oh my precious Janna. How do you know you are loved? It's simple, just look around you.

Fun on the Lake

2006-09-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

While we were in Newellton dove hunting we stayed on Lake Bruin. Every year whe we go we spend our free time playing in the lake. This year was one of the best, because the lake was about five feet normal than average. We had an extra five feet to fly before we hit the water. Yea!!!

It's Finally Here!!! (Scott)

2006-09-14T13:45:00.000-07:00

Dove hunting has been a BLAST this year. Here is some of the pics from our adventure.

P.S. if you don't like seeing dead animals do not scroll down. If you are like me and see your next meal instead of a dead animal tham please proceed.

MMMmmmm they tasted so good. So for we have all ready have had pot roasted dove and bacon rapped dove. So good! I would have included those pics to, but we ate it to fast

Coming soon

2006-09-05T13:59:00.000-07:00

The long awaited pictures from the dove hunt are coming soon. Unfortunately, me and Jessica did not take all the pictures with our camera so I have to gather them up from my mom and Scott. But I promise I will get them up soon. For now here is a picture of the most beautiful little girl in the world. At least me and Jessica think so. I love those baby blue eyes.

Fair Warning!

2006-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

This is a warning for all mourning doves residing in Tensas parish. One week from now dove season will be opening. If you wish to survive this event leave the surounding area immediately. The Head family is coming, I repeat the HEAD family is coming (that includes Scott off course). They are presumed to be heavily armed and very dangerous. They will not spare woman nor children. No dove is safe, I repeat no dove is safe. All doves taste the same in their eyes. Above is a picture of two of the casualties from last year, along with their assassins. If you have made plans to visit the sun flower feilds in the Newellton area on labor day weekend, change your plans immidiately. This is not a test, you have been advised!!!

This message brought to you by the KG (Killen and Grillen)

A Day at Work

2006-08-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

Jessica came buy work today and surprised me with an Old Tyme Po-Boy, and boy was it good. She brought me an Old Tyme special of course, loaded with meat and drippin that wonderful gravy. The messier the better. Anyway while she was there she broke out the camera and took a few pics of me at work. So to answer the question of what do you do know, here it is. Well at least this is some of what I do. I also do woodwork, painting, machanic work and the list goes on. Pretty much whatever my boss tells me to do. Speaking of bosses, they guy standing next to me is my overseer. His name is Tim and he is the man.

It wasn't me!

2006-08-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Me and Jessica were fixing supper last night and we left Janna alone with a cup of yogurt. The rest is history.

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

2006-08-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

Setember 2nd is quickly aproaching and I am ready this year more than ever. Not only will I be turning 25 and get yet another drop on my car insurance, my birday falls on a Saturday this year. And not just any Saturday...Oh no. It is the grandest Saturday off them all. Can you guess why? No, not because it is labor day weekend. No, I will not finally grow up this year. Can you say opening day of hunting season 06'. That's right, doves be ware. The great white hunter is coming for ya!

2006-08-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

So I finally started a Blog... and here it is. I decided to start this blog because so many of my friends have moved or will be moving away. And one day I am going to move off my self, so hopefully this can sort of keep us together. I am sure this blog will become more than just away to keep up with friends, but it made a good excuse for now. The picture above is of me, my wife (Jessica) and daughter (Janna). They are two of the greatest joys in my life. If you know me, please pass on the news of my page. If you don't know me yet, come back and visit at any time. I will try to keep the post interesting.