Where to start with all of these pics?! The first couple are from Mother's Day with all of the family at On the Border. Shelby was really enjoying the chocolate sauce on her sopapillas. The following ones are from big Shelbi's fifth birthday party at the playground at the Nazarene Church. The kids had a great time and got worn out for a good night's sleep. The snake was found on our property a couple weeks ago, but after lots of research, it is not poisonous and we let the poor guy go. Far far from the house. Life is always interesting with two kids and a house in the middle of nowhere.

There is a crazy pics here!!! Chad is candling his ears in the first one( we have started to do this and it really works). The rest are just the family goofing off and enjoying family time.:0)

Kentucky Trip

More Pics!!! This was the day Shelby discovered the trampoline bungee and Nate found the Alpine slide, which was a slide accessed by chairlift and took you back down the mountain on a sled inside of a fiberglass track. It was too cool, we all rode that!!! The boys raced up a rockwall and rode go-carts and bumper cars to make it a full day. Then we managed to talk the grandparents into an old timey photo. Too much fun!!!!

Kentucky Trip

The entire family along with Mimaw and Papa went on a family trip to Kentucky the end of April. We went caving, shopping, to the Creation Museum and many other things that were a blast. We stayed in the "condo on wheels", Mimaw's motorhome and there was plenty of room for all. A very needed vacation for everyone. Lots of relaxation and downtime. The Lord provided beautiful weather and got us home safe. Amen.

Nate's Big Day

Nate participated in a Splash 'n' Dash at the YMCA on Saturday the 18th to promote healthy kids. He swam 200 meters without stopping, immediately put on running shoes and then ran a mile. Yea, Nate!!! We are so proud of him. Get your kids out there and keep them active!!!!!!!!

Chad's Birthday Dinner

The family decided to take Chad out for an early birthday dinner to Rocky Mountain Grill last Thursday night to enjoy some seafood. All of the parents were able to make it and Faye made some GREAT pies for dessert and brought them to the restaurant. We were able to realize once again just how lucky we are to have such a wonderful family as a part of our life. We are truly blessed!!! Happy Birthday Chad!!! Only 2 more years and you'll be forty!!!!

Easter at Our House

Easter at home was a little lonely with Chad on duty, but we had fun dyeing all the easter eggs. Shelby liked the purple and Nate liked the shrinky dinks. Then, Easter morning we went to the sunrise service and breakfast at church, followed by a relaxing day at Mi-Maw and Papa's house for great food and visiting. Let our Lord Live!!!! What a day to Celebrate!!!!

Nate's Big Day!!!

Nate went hunting with Chad and Cecil during the youth hunt, and shot himself a beautiful turkey just after Cecil started to call the birds in. Dad was right there with Nate, and proud. The turkey was just under 21# with a 10 7/8 inch beard. Chad is having it mounted for him.

Long time, no See!!!

Just some pics of the kids from the last couple months. Shelbi and Shelby love to dress up and they both decided to be a bride one day. Scary. The cute red head is Anna, Shelby's friend that stayed over on New Year's.
Things have been busy. Chad is still in school for paramedic full time and doing awesome. I am now part-time nurse, full-time student, and just got accepted to UCA grad school for my masters for my nurse practitioner. Yea!!! Busy, busy. The kids are great. We will try and keep this blog updated, promise.

Punkins!!!!!

The boys went huntin' last saturday and Shelby went with Stevie to the punkin patch, hay ride, film festival, weenie dog races, shopping and who knows what else. The kids wanted to paint the pumpkins and decorate, so here are the pics!!!

Hallow-Scream!!!

Mimaw and I took the kiddos to Magic Screams last weekend and they had a "scream"!!! Nate rode the Gauntlet and Dr. Dean's for the first time and Shelby hung out on the kiddie rides and on her roller coaster. Nate also got to drive the bumper cars on his own and thought he was all that! We did a couple haunted houses and scared ourselves silly in one of them. Chad stayed home to study and aced his test the next day. Happy Halloween!!!