May babies!

Oh my goodness .....if I could communicate the tiredness. This picture does it a bit of justice. Having a baby at 40 is not for the faint of heart. :D

Barry didn't move the clover patch and let the rabbits have a feast. They were grateful. 

Since we moved here. We have wondered what nasty things may be under our old back patio. Today we found out. There was really only one dead cat(skeleton) and a giant mouse's next. Quite disappointing actually. An interesting note though, when Barry accidentally started it on fire, the cat who had had her kitten's underneath the bay window swiftly picked up her kittens and moved them to safety. I was so impressed by her mothering skills. Her mother was the WORST mother. It gives me hope for MY children. ;D

We have four baby goats, 30 chicks, and kitten's!

Spring in the barnyard. 

New arrivals. 

Date night Again.. Walking the canyon rim trail with Mom and Dad. 

Anna shares my love of Costco strawberry smoothies. She squeals with delight when she sees one. 

Long drive to Grandma's house. This was taken at the rest stop. We took Anna out to feed her and when I handed her to Barry instead of putting her right back  in the carseat (she obviously didn't want to be strapped back in) Barry took her for a little walk. It was quite precious. She loves her Daddy so much. 

Anna Rose got to meet Great Grandpa Griffin. I think she cheered him up a bit. 

Grandpa Griffin gifted us Farr's ice cream cones for Christmas. We finally got the chance to get them. The kids loved all the different flavors. 

Dangerous item Barry is making. He had the frame. Ordered the wheels and the motor. I am afraid. very afraid. 

addition has begun. 

We have loved our Friday's together. Ellie has been off school on Friday. So Friday's are our new fun days. 

146 months!  12 year old shots.

Got another chance at the BIG burrito

6 month check up for this Doll. The doctor said Anna Rose is the perfect baby. I couldn't agree more. 

16 lbs. of adorable!

More fun tools for destruction. 

Warning don't use the backdoor. There is quite the drop off. 

Lauren's turn to get a new bed and mattress. She loves it too. We are trying out a variety of brand, we'll let you know the winner in a few years. :D

The new place for time out. 
 

April Showers

 

April Showers bring beautiful rainbows. 

Anna comes on our date night eat week. This is her rejecting my scone. Stuffed Mom, stuffed. 

Ellie finally got a new bed. She never wants to get up anymore, it is so comfy. 

hamburger face. One day this girl will learn to catch herself. Until then... hamburger face and mouth. She shredded her frenulum. Which is real nice, because we won't have to get it snipped later, but I bet it hurt like the dickens. Luckily all teeth are still in place.

plugging away at reading. 

Had some surprises waiting for us when we got home from our walk. Love it when animals can give birth on their own and take care of their babies. pHew!

My cute LaRue.

Learning to tie a big boy tie. :D

Brow Twins

My sweetheart. 

Barry made me a cake. Been craving chocolate cake. 

Anna loves Mr. Lizard. 

Date night is every Thursday night. Anna wasn't feeling the best so we opted to stay home and all watch a movie together. She loved it!

New glasses. Hey it's only been 15 years. 

When Owen borrows your phone in sacrament meeting, make sure he's not taking pictures. 

My first birds to visit my bird bath. I am beyond happy. 

My babies.

Owen got rapid fire stung by a "corn nut". He was such. brave boy and more mad then hurt. I gave him his own bag of corn nuts to help him feel better. 

Easter walk.

Grandma and Grandpa Stuart came up for an Easter visit. I forgot to take any pictures, but we had a good weekend. We listened and learned from General Conference and had a fun Easter egg hunt and lots of good food. 

James found the golden egg!

(With his own 10$ in it. :D)