October 01, 2011

Home Sweet Home

As much fun as I always have visiting family I must say it's finally nice to be home with my own family. I spent 6 weeks in Minnesota (sill need to blog about that trip) before Sean returned and came back to Texas for one month before he got here.  He got home September 6 and we left for another vacation just a couple weeks later.  Our trip to California included stops in Arizona and southern California before we made it to Placerville and Camino. 

We didn't have good luck hunting at all but I must say we had an incredible time :)

This is only SOME of the pictures from the trip! Way to many to blog!

Arizona

Swimming at Pano's and Denise's house (in September)


Our favorite place to shop CABELAS :)


Stuffed African Mammals

Newport Beach on a rainy day

Watching the Pelicans

Our hotel across from the Ocean!

Stopped to see his Dad on the way up the hill... he hadn't seen his mom or dad in over a year
Reading with Grandpa


Great Grandma Doris took us to Apple Hill

The kids had a blast in the hay bale maze and pumpkin patch







Planned to go on a run.. but I don't think it happened that day :p

When we were hunting we drove an area that was being logged.
 The piles were HUGE!
 Camo Buddies :)
 Spending an hour at the river was by far the most fun we 
had with "just us" we feel at home in the forest!


We celebrated Sean's 30th Birthday and his dad's birthday at Cattlemans with his parents, grandma
and grandpa, brother, and aunt Lisa and Uncle Chris and cousin Gavin.

Colton and Sean's cousin Gavin (colton's 2nd cousin)
 Sean's favorite riding horse... He spend over an hour in the pasture
working with her and getting her to come to him. She was shown and broke to 
death.. but pins her ears when you catch her. She is coming along but still 
doesn't trust us enough.

Stetson had a blast running around on the farm.
We met up with our great friend Kim Herren Near L.A.


our cheapest but nicest hotel room that didn't even charge for the dog :)







     

 He gashed his eye and then I think he took this picture himself :p

Next is just random pictures from the World Zoo in Surprise Arizona where
we also had a blast!


















September 12, 2011

My Man is HOME!

He's been home a week already and I finally got a video together today!  Check it out.. it's on the bottom of the page! Just turn off my other music that is playing first!

This day was long awaited and we couldn't be happier!


Welcome home to all the soldiers and Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice! God Bless you All!

September 11, 2011

Stetson Turns 2

We actually just celebrated both Colton and Stetson's birthdays. Colton's was last month but since Daddy wasn't home we waited to make the cake and celebrate both at one time. We didn't have a big party or invite any friends, since Daddy had only been home a few days and was still recovering from  really nasty cold/fever.  

I had taken Colton shopping last month.  So, we took all the kids out and got all of Stetson's toys and then Daddy picked up a hunting game for Colton that he had been wanting for quite awhile.  Needless to say, he's been sharpening up his shooting skills every since.  

I just keep looking over old pictures and reminiscing about all the memories. I just can't quite get over how fast they grow up. I love them ALL so dearly and then I wonder how much more does Jesus love them than I do??  And how on earth could anyone love them more than me??  I know as a mom we all get tired, irritated and cranky at time.  But I think about how sometimes God may be disappointed in us and how He still loves us. No matter what my kids do to drive me crazy... I still love them.  I try and trust Him, that know matter how many mistakes I make as a parent. They will still grow up and love Jesus. To me that is the most important thing a parent could ever teach their children. Love God and Love others!  IF I can do that.. I will feel as though I've done my duty as a parent.

Anyway.. I put together a short video of some pictures and videos of (click here) Stetson and turn off music at bottom of page!  I'm going to try to do one for each kid soon. But here is my baby... growing up way too fast~