We were so excited to finally get some animals to eat down our pasture but now they wont stay behind the fence. They get out in my lawn and destroy it! It is so annoying! This morning they were pushing through the fence so I sent out two of my best cowboys to scare them away from the fence. Bella helped too.
Stinkin COWS!
The kids have been enjoying the Summery days. They run in the sprinkler almost daily, its so nice!
Naughty boy!
Scardey cat girls!
Ash and Emma put the flag up on the not windy day.
I love the sights of Summer!
Last week we had a baby shower for Jenna. It was so fun to see all that PINK! Jenna is so ready now to have that little princess! Claire Bear stayed home to help me with all of the preparations. All of the other kids went to work with Ryan (well to Grandma’s house anyway) Claire went and found her own glass container to attach a tag too. She was so cute she made me put my finger on the ribbon while she tied the knot (just like I made her do on my ribbons) She was great help!
The shower turned out great, there were lots of guests and Jen got lots of cute things for the new babe, she was so excited, it was cute!
We had milk and cookies for refreshments, they were a hit and we had lots left over so the husbands were happy!
At the last minute Claire Bear got to come with me, my babysitter didn’t get home from Grandmas in time. She had a fun time playing with all of Sicily's toys.
Now we just wait for our new little niece to be born, we cant hardly wait!
Rett is getting so close to being able to sit in his Bumbo chair. That will be a nice milestone! He is finally holding his head a little better. He is definitely not like Justin, Justin held his head up from birth! Rett is more like the girls were in physical development which is OK with me. He is content just to sit on my lap and look around, Justin has NEVER sat still still to this day! We sure are enjoying this little brother!
We made it down to the strawberry patch in Jerome just before they closed for the season. The strawberries were small, but they let kids come in the last few days so it was worth the trade off to have my helpers. (I do see now why they don’t let kids in the patch now though!) We had a great time, the kids never complained once and Rett slept in his seat the whole time so it was perfect! We got four gallons and we were done, I would have liked more, but I didn’t want to push my luck! The kids were quite pleased with themselves!
Claire had to pick up every single one she spilled! She was in HEAVEN!
Claire Bear is forever entertaining us! We just think she is a DOLL! She came out of her room with her “punchers” on and proceeded to punch us all, even me! Little Stink! Look at her mean eyes,
The big girls are helping change diapers a lot now (its so nice!) So Claire thought she would change her bear, she did a great job too, she is in training!
This girl is sure keeping me on my toes!
I had to go to a visiting teaching meeting early this morning (6:45) in Carey. It was an excellent meeting, worth getting up so early for. I learned a lot and am going to do better on visiting. Ryan had to speak in Carey and so we passed on the road, me coming home, him going. Thankfully Ashley can be in charge of the kids. She has been getting lots of practice this week. We talked about Christ's Resurrection in Sunday School and about the responsibilities of members of the family. Both lessons were really good. I have been learning a lot lately.
We had a semi quiet day, all of Ryan’s cow/water problems happened in the morning so we could stay home in the afternoon it was nice. Claire Bear was helping make the banana sauce for the crepes for dinner.
I renewed my newspaper subscription so I can get back on the coupon wagon so we get the funnies, Ash and Emma love them.
I looked out to see what Justin was doing and found him riding the sled down the steps into the garden. Only in Idaho can you sled in July! (in your Sunday clothes too)
After sledding he came in wet, he decided to run through the sprinkler while he was out there. I don’t think it is a good idea for Justin to wear Sunday clothes all day, check out that muddy/chocolaty shirt! I hope it comes clean.
Ryan went out to move the line with the girls, he taught them to move it themselves??? I have tried over and over to get them to carry a pipe alone and they couldn’t do it, well not for me anyway. I am excited for them to be able to do it alone, they are getting so big!
We also spent some time out on the lawn eating ice cream until the home teachers came. It was a great Sunday!
We had Ryan’s cousin Rebecca and her husband Marco come visit us for a couple days. It was so fun to get to see them and get to know Marco. We only me him at their wedding and didn’t really get to know him there so it was nice to spend some time with them. He was SO fun with the kids, they had a great time even with his broken leg, he was great! (and Rebecca too)
We cant wait to see them again soon hopefully! We had a great visit!
The garden is finally hitting a growth spurt, so are the weeds though too. I thought I better take pictures because I may not weed it again this year! Here are the beans, lettuce and one big sunflower of Ashley's growing on the end.
Bell peppers and tomatoes, I have one cute little tiny pepper, it looks just like a big one only tiny. We have never grown them before, Im excited to see if they turn out or not.
Not really sure what I have here, this is what happens when you replant in a hurry and don’t write anything down! I think it is all squash (obviously) and cucumbers at the far end.
My FAVORITE, cilantro and some more squash.
Ashley is positive these are pumpkins, and some mix of flowers and I think more cucumbers. I needed to transplant these to a bigger space and still havent done it…
Strawberries!
The kids keep finding red ones here and there. We cant wait for next years crop!
We finally got our calves for the summer, we kept saying after we get back from this, or next week when we are done with that we will get them. Well the time finally came and we got to tiny twins. They are little bitty things!
Ash and Emm feed them all by themselves, I haven't helped once! It is quite nice! They are thrilled with their new project!
