Starting Over with the Terrible 2's

Little Miss. Sassykins has a birthday tomorrow, again we have chosen to partake in another round of the twos with our third born.  Out of my mouth this morning I actually said, "let's have annother!"  Then moments later she is putting deordrant on her lips and escaping out of her car seat as we struggle to travel across town.  The blessings are hindered fold but the struggle is real.  Silly Milly, or as we like to call her "Sister" is by far our most determined child.  I thought Jack was most persistent but Sael has him beat hands down!

With weeks of rain, we have found a moment of sunshine in the Tundra as we attempt to head up the Hungry Horse Reseviour to look for the perfect dead tree to bring home.  Cutting wood makes my husband happy, happy, happy and gets us all out of the house where we can get back to nature and get lifted up for a moment after a long week.

People often say enjoy them because before too long they will be grown and it will just be you and your husband.  I can start to see what they mean as my oldest Jack is already through third grade and myself nearing forty!  Holy smokes, it is time to enjoy the little things...like Krispy Kreme!

Mother's Day

Sweet day with sweet people. Not every moment is glamorous but it is mine, and I am thankful to have them.

An Apple for Jack

Scratches on my old phone brought new life to Jack's technological interest as I upgraded and he received Uncle Paul's old iPhone 4. He has a hip storage case and nose to the phone discovering new apps and Apple's outstanding features. Impressively he moves through the phone discovering a Tech World just for him.

Snow in April

A mid April snow keeps the wood stove burning and fresh mowed grass covered as our new vehicles gather flakes in the driveway. Only 32 degrees but pleasant enough to sneak outside for a walk with our loving lab Lucee who is more like a pup than a soon-to-be 7 year old. There is no reason to worry here in Big Sky Country-life is better than good, it's a dream!

Can You See us?

Smart boys planning strategic missions during training exercises.

Power Team

These two are an incredible force!

Jack is Motivated

We have a little reading competition on our hands now!  Kruz wants to out read Jack, and Jack wants a Wiiu for learning to read all his word cards.

We will be using Dolch sight word cards and Raz Kids to get this party started!

Another Day on Big Mountain

Jack is the leader of the pack as he blazes down the mountain full speed "pizza" style.  He loves to create a plan on the lift, yet still needs a boost when getting off the lift half of the time.  I am so glad we have one more year before Jack enters kindergarten, these moments skiing have been very memorable for us.

Kruz is the happiest kid around, he says "eentsy peenstie" as he learns to do new things which started as "eezy, peezy lemonade squeezy" which now means "easy to do".  These kids are talented munchkins.

Even though he looks happy here, two minutes prior he was having a melt down about wanting to sit at a particular table.

 Jack loves to get his way, very determined little booger.

Joel and Bethany are two very lucky baby makers!  Look at these two hilarious, precious little boys.

Imperial Sand Dunes, Glamis, CA

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Skiing in Whitefish, Montana

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I Feel

I feel thankful for the moments shared with Jack, Kruz, and Joel, my precious gifts, which make my life complete.

Just Jack

Jack has grown into a wonderful little boy since this picture two years ago.  He is full of curiosity, passion, and energy for technology and the world around him.  He makes Joel and I very proud!

Ready to Climb

I am in need of a good hike.  I didn't make my goal of posting pictures before 2012.  Things have been really busy lately, a good busy, but busy!!!

Growing too fast.  This was our trip for Grandpa Carrol's funeral to Rocky Ford in March. We had a great time farming with Abuelo Mike.

Kruzie and grandma Suzanne have been spending the week together.  He is so cute when he says "grandma". It just melts my heart.

Little Kruzer is getting faster and more athletic by the day.  He loves to copy Jack's every move and keeps up with Jack quite well.   He is is talking and just sweet as pie.  He is the best hugger!

Age 2.

  Jack graduated from his first year at Montessori.  He is a math master and enjoyed his year making new friends!  He has been working on not grabbing toys from Kruz and sharing everything with his little brother.  He is a real sweetie pie.

Our first Griz game was very exciting for everyone! It was a beautiful fall game to watch from no where better than the fifty yard line! Jack was pumped to see Benny the Bull and Monte, Monte even held Jack and gave him SEVERAL high fives! We had a blast seeing our tailgaiting friends and watching the Griz win. One more week till we catch another game! We are so glad to be closer to our Griz.

Look at this big boy!