Nine elk

On our way home we saw NINE elk (two bucks) wandering about.

And that was after I commented to Robb how much I love living out here!?

Horse rides and Dutch oven dessert

Going to the Nethercotts' is better than Disneyland.

Baby pigs, chickens, and a new puppy have joined the zoo since our last lovely visit.

We has an incredibly enjoyable day with our good friends and we are, as always, grateful for the amazing people in our lives.

"They are kind to each other's hopes. They cherish one another's dreams." Henry David Thoreau

The swimsuit saga continues

So miss yellow polka dot bikini just complained about being cold!

"Really?" I asked, sipping my hot tea wearing pants and a sweatshirt. "MAYBE YOU SHOULD CHANGE!!!"
I said ever so sweetly.

This was her solution.

Yea, that should help.

Swimsuit

Jillian has decided she only wants to wear swimsuits.

It would be fine (most days anyway) except for the fact that our HIGHS the past few days are in the 60's!!!

Though through all my exasperated sighing of appeal choice she certainly held the cards yesterday. the kids' game of balloon volleyball was suddenly enlivened by a flash rainstorm.

My little seamstress

Jamie's first sewing project in a long time!

She has every right to be very proud!!

Mother's Day

This is the card we send to Grandma for Mother's Day 2012

Somewhere over the.....

One more

Just in case you weren't tired of our locks of love adventure here is one more.

And finally ....

After

Ta da

Bobby before

Locks of love

Jamie was inspired by Aki when we saw her last year and decided we should do the same.
She said she remembered how much aunt Bette appreciated having a wig when she needed one after chemo and she would like us to help kids who need hair pieces.

Final pics to follow!

Ta da!!!

Let the haircuts begin!

Sleepover

Guess who had a sleepover!!

I think he has a little issue with the pink crocs ;) but no one cares what you wear on the way to the trampoline!!

Theory fits right into the family, almost makes us wish we had four :)

To laugh or not to laugh...

There comes a time in every parents life when they must make an important choice... Do I laugh or not?

If you're wondering I chose the snap a picture, giggle, and then untangle method.

It's a bungee cord that stretches across the trampoline to play games with. I don't think her brother could have dreamt up a more entertaining game.

Community Garden

Working at the community garden today.
We are doing a fairy garden in Jessica's plot for girl scouts.

Jill and I are doing a bruschetta plot!

Blooms

I didn't think it could possibly get more beautiful around here.

It has.

Jillian and I went on a walk to collect wild flowers yesterday. We made a pretty little table bouquet but what was more exciting was the hint of what is to come!

Here are the apple and plum blossoms. The cherry have already passed!?

Wow!

Back in L fun O

First trip of the year!!

Strength Training

The kids have been working on strength and balance.

Patterns

This is what happens when little miss gets dresses when mommy is in the shower. :)

Home

Home is where ever I'm with you; it's true.

Wood fence

It's just a little bit of history repeating.

Yard work

Slowly but surely!

Keeping up

We went on a field trip with mt. View. Jillian held her own.
Until the car ride.

Working Outside

We spent a wonderful day working outside. Unfortunately it was so cold this is how we had to dress!!

Oh well, the kids have declared it "fun" to bounce while it hails!?!

We pruned, cleared, and made another attempt at going through the garage and garden shed (the people before us left a load of stuff; some useful, some not-so-much.) We had a bonfire and got rid of a couple truck loads of things.

Not too shabby for a Saturday afternoon!

Science Project Presentation

Jamie is presenting two science projects today. She got up early and dressed up and had all her supplies packed :)
She is doing acid and base indicators and liquid collide (whipped cream.)
She should be a big hit!

AAA

My triple a guy is the best!!!

Really?

Ok, it isn't a ton of snow but then again it is May 2nd.

I thought April showers brought May flowers.....

Orange Juice

Robb borrowed his mom's juicer and let me tell you, no other mimosa could compare.

It was really funny when he brought it in because we had the exact same juicer when I was little. (ahhh I can still smell dad's pancakes and taste the fresh squeezed orange juice... which I promptly spit out because it had pulp in it and refused to drink until it was strained into a near water consistency.....  oh thank goodness none of my children followed me down that picky eating path!)

I did try to insist that ours was bigger, but apparently Robb thought the same about his so it seems a lot of things look smaller when you grow up. But the best part is that little label that says made in the USA; how retro :)