Aahhh....Dirt

Well spring is here and with spring comes projects. One of our big projects this spring is to fill in big holes in the yard and plant grass. Last weekend we were able to get a load of dirt. Let the work begin...
We might of been a little over anxious because the dirt was still a little wet, but manageable once we got it out of the truck!

There's nothing like shoveling dirt to make me realize how out of shape I am. I'm really enjoying the fact that my kids are getting bigger. Now they are able to do more work. Here's a shot of Matthew doing what he does best.... being a slave driver!!!

Coming soon.... GRASS!!! (hopefully)

What do you think????

Today has been a lazy day. The weather outside is rainy and foggy, so we've been hunkered down inside with good books and movies. I've been playing around with some of my photos and different options. I did this one and really like it. Thought that maybe I would start posting some that I like and getting feedback from different eyes. So feel free to critique.....

Scout Show

Saturday was the Scout Show in Billings. I didn't really know what to expect being that I've never been to one. There was A LOT of people there, much bigger event then I had thought. There were all different booths set up with different activities and lessons for everyone to do, along with projects that the boys had done, on display. Our booth wasn't very elaborate. They had just set out some Lincoln Logs, K-Nex, and Erector Set kits for people to build with. (how exciting!!) Needless to say, I didn't get too many pictures. I managed to get a few of the boys "working". Dustin and another dad took right to building a car with the Erector Set. That made the hour go fast for them.

AHHH.... Peace at Last

Spring is officially here as of Friday and the weather the past few days has been gorgeous. We have all made it outside to play for a much needed dose of fresh air. Tater and Riley Jo were outside playing together without ANY bickering. How I have longed for this day. :)





Tater did not want to stop playing for 2 seconds so that I could take a picture of his happy grin...
this is him irritated at me for taking his picture. So much for the smile.




You gotta love the bar across her face, but truth be told, it's hiding an ugly kool-aid mustache.

With spring comes a long list of projects which I'm excited to get started. One of which is a gate in the back. The kids will be happy when we get that done.

Spring in Montana is so deceiving because when it starts to warm up, I want to get started on all of my projects. Although I still have a good month before I can start my garden. I can't start any of my other projects (yard & fence) until I get some dirt work done, and it's still way to wet to do that. UGH. So for now I'll just enjoy the warm weather and the wonderful effect it has on the kids.

Hurry up Spring!

Tater is chomping at the bit to get outside (without 5 different layers on). The weather here is starting to warm up and the snow we got last week is almost all gone. Now we have MUD and lots of it but thank goodness kids are washable. This morning Tater went out to shot his B.B. gun.



I can't believe how big my little boy is getting. He is really getting into shooting, and he has pretty good aim. I am impressed.



Our neighbor out here has a little Cricket .22 and Tater really enjoys shooting that. It is a bit smaller then his BB gun so it fits him better. That was next on the agenda. His reasoning was to shoot the BB gun to 'warm up' then call Mike to see if he could shoot the .22, BUT the wind decided to make its presence, and he decided that it was too windy. At least he got a little shooting time in and now seems to be happy.

Daddy's Girl

When Dustin has friends over, poor Riley Jo becomes the moving target. Although I must say that she puts up with it pretty well. I'm not sure if it is because she just wants to be included or she knows as soon as Matt gets home, the boys are toast!. All she has to do is give him the look and say "daddy, the boys are being mean to your baby girl."

She loves all the planning and plotting to get back at the boys. She's the first one to collect all of the lost darts/balls and she really goes after the boys.

Of course it's always nice when Dad holds them down and she really can get them.

Good Morning

What a wonderful way to start my day. The weather here has been super nice. Today it's in the mid 50's. I am ready for spring!!!

I better enjoy it while it lasts, they say snow is on the way with below freezing temperatures:(