by Jewel
I don't know if this kiddo has made it into any posts yet, but if she hasn't this is Vivian who we've started babysitting a few times recently and is cute as a button. She really likes going outside, although she's a little intimidated by the animals.
One Friday we had Kinsey over for a movie night and sleepover. Don't ask how late we stayed up; that's confidential. J.K. we actually weren't up that late, considering we were with Kinsey on a Friday night.
Saturday was another workday for Dad and the boys, since Dad has been busy working on a fence in the pasture. Jacob and Dad have also been on a big tree-cutting kick lately, and so they probably cut down a bunch of brush and logs, since that's how most of our Saturdays have been recently.
We also went over to Levi & Echo's for pizza, and Jesse and Lucy were there too. It was pretty nice out, so we spent a lot of time outside until it got dark. As you can see, Smoky the kitty is a very longsuffering cat.
Maybe the boys should have stayed outside, since Flint was pretty wound up for a while. Of course, U. Ben doesn't help the situation either. For some reason Flint just loves Ben and Josh.
Everybody who wanted to got a chance to hold Jace. For a newborn, he's pretty cute.
Listening to church on Sunday morning. I don't' remember who preached, and yes, there was some discussion during the sermon.
Lately Katie and I have been riding over to Suzanne's on Sunday or Saturday afternoons; so the last couple of weekends if Katie and I were seen on horses together, you could probably assume we were going to Suzanne's.
And this is picture proof of what has been happening in the pasture. Take note of the nice, new, straight fence line.
Dad's three bred cows.
A treasure that Josh found in the creek.
Another day of fencing done.
Choretime.
Once jobs are done and everybody's back home, things just turn into a giant nap fest for the lazy people in the house. aka the big kids.
Tori also spent one very constructive Sunday afternoon building a crown of thorns for decoration. I must admit, it looks pretty cool, and painful.
Certain of us were desperate to get into the sun, since the other options were to freeze or do the unheard of thing called getting on a hoodie.
We also spent some time at Gpa and Gma Kaiser's house singing and chit-chatting.
and then we did the same at Gpa Steiner's house. Restmor is closed down so we couldn't see Grandma, but we have been in contact with her too.
Grandpa just can't stay away from his white shed. We stay our distance, but we still are around to help if he needs it.
Echo and the kids came over for awhile, and so everybody enjoyed the sun and warmth on the trampoline. Flint and Kiowa are SOOOO cute, and they both get pretty wound up on the trampoline.
They were also pretty impressed with Josh's burial, and really wanted to help, but for his safety we said no.
I don't know what day this was, but Josh went down to the creek and Sarah and I went to the lake/lake beach for awhile, while Mom walked.
Yes, Josh and I both went off the rope swing a couple of times. It was really cold but super refreshing. It wasn't the cold that bothered me, it was the dark green water with nobody else in the water that bothered me.
Meanwhile, Mom enjoyed the sand a lot.
Our evenings have been spent just hanging out, and Dad has been working on some tree-planting projects around the house.
Boys found these beautiful flowers for mom on a walk.
We had Vivian again on whatever day this was, and she really likes Josh, in case you can't tell. Josh isn't quite so enthralled with her, but they get along.
Mom apparently spent an eventful afternoon picking up sticks.
I may not be an expert about moving vehicles, but I can totally see Josh or Ben (for sure Josh) jumping off the trailer while it's still moving and then just biffing it, which would actually be a privilege to watch.
Friday was my birthday too, so we had Monicals Pizza for supper and I got some cool presents. Thanks Mom and Dad and all who gave me something!
