Lovell B-day Party!!

We went over to Lovell to do a party for Ryan and just hang out. We had a lot of fun. We got there and Sam and Ben spent the morning painting the basement and then thought they needed a break so spent the late afternoon Hunting. They went out to a bird farm I guess. I love Pheasant so I didn't mind because he brought me some home. Taycee, Brooklyn, and Alex helped decorate Ryan's cake. They did a great job. What good little helpers. We took lots of pictures and thought we would share them. Ryan was not shy when it came to cake time he devoured his piece and started hollering for more. Hope you like it!

Sam, Brandee, Taycee, and Ryan

Whats new???

Ryan is getting so big! He will be a year old on April 2nd. I can't believe how fast they grow. You would think that after watching one grow that fast I would be ready for it but not the case. He is starting to eat big people food and thinks that he needs to feed himself. He is quit insistent on that if I won't let him grab the spoon with his hands he will bit the spoon when I put it in his mouth to feed him and not let go until he can get it with his hands. He is a strong little bugger! So when I do let him feed himself he holds the spoon like he really knows what he is doing but then uses his hands to put the food in his mouth. His favorite thing to do is put his bowl in his head and make Taycee laugh at him. They are quit a pair. Both have a pretty strong personality. I am learning a lot more about the RED head temper! I know I grew up with it and you would think I should be use to it but not so much! I have some pretty sweet kidos here. Taycee love Ryan and would do anything for him and Ryan is the same you can already tell that he love her and will laugh at her when ever she tries to make him laugh and some times when she doesn't try.

Worland has been a good move for us. Even if I miss my friends! I have been able to see Whitnee and Anna a lot more. I have tried to set one day a week a side for each of them so they can come over and work on personal progress for Whit and Faith in God with Anna. I am having a lot of fun with it. I taught Whit how to make cards and a few of the tips that I have learned. So she made cards for her Young Women leaders. She is so thoughtful. Anna and I have just gotten started. We have made some goals and next time we get together we are going to make a pillow case. It will be fun! They are getting so big! The last time I got to be around them this much was 7 or more years ago. Wow I am getting old! It is nice to be around them again.

I just loved this picture and wanted to share it with everyone! My little man is growing up so fast. He has a heart of gold. He is so caring, and is always worried about everyone. All the grandkids love Aunt Me Me and always want to go to her house. Although it is not exactly kid proof. Her and Lila have one of those huge exercise balls and between Uncle Erik, and the 3 boys I thougth we would leave there with something broke. All is well no accidents.

Brit is training Bingo so well. Look how he herds these goats. Thought this was funny. Hope you all enjoy!

We are so Blessed!

We are so blessed to be able to have Grandpa with us. He is always there the encourage, support and make us smile. He is always game for anything. His new "tractor" gives him going power. Although I don't think it was made for racing(grandpa on the his tractor and Donna on her horse). YIKES! We love having him around. Porter is usually found at his Grandpa's side. Those two are quite the pair. Thanks Grandpa for the love that you show to all those around you.

Walking paths and Bonfires!!!

I know everyone is just waiting for me to add this one... Friday Sam wasn't feeling well and stayed home from work to try and recuperate so I thought that I would help out by getting our busy kids out of the house. So I made Sam lunch, packed up the kids and headed for Basin. Dondee and the boys were there waiting. We loaded Ryan up in the stroller and the kids on all there bikes and started out on our walk. We walked over to Britany's so that Bingo could come to and then walked the walking path. I am not sure how long of a walk that was but I am sure that walks are a lot harder when you have 4 kids on bikes, 1 in a stroller,and a puppy on a leash. It was quite a sight. But very worth it!!! Then when we got back to Dondee's we loaded up the suburban and headed for Grandma and Grandpa Gunners (aka Donna and Jodee) for a bonfire or as the kids called it a fire bomb and a few other names I can't remember. Anyway we got there and got to shoot clay pigeons. The kids watched as I missed all 6 that I shot at. Mallory I think hit all of hers. We tried to let Grandpa Smith shoot but he said he would rather watch CJ shoot. Grandma Gunner did great and well I think everyone but me hit one including Haden!
The kids thought they were getting hungry about 6:30 or 7 imagine that... so Lila and I helped get them all organized and roasting away. Libby wanted to start with the marshmallows but mean aunt Brin said she had to eat a hot dog first. We all had a good time hanging out and just being together.The best part was that there were no injuries.

Brit and Erik went to Nebraska with a load of cows and ask if I would
babysit. Doesn't he look like hard work. Little Bingo! The most pampered
cow dog in the state of Wyoming!

Why does it seem that our favorite past time is cutting and hauling wood? Cheap entertaiment! Last weekend while mom and Ashtin were playing around at State Cheerleading, Erin aka the old woman who lived in the shoe, Brit, Bingo, the boys and I helped Grandpa Jodee cut wood. I don't think he could have had a better crew we got about 2 and a half pickup loads. These pictures weren't that day but I thought we needed a little visual to go along with my comments. Hope that next time we go we have a little support from all of those that were playing around while we slaved! LOL

Time goes by so fast! It seems not that long ago that none of you had kids and CJ and I were following you around to all of your highschool activites. Look at as now with all of our kids. It is fun to see all of the little ones on here and hear how they are doing. We are doing great. Haden is quite the little reader and wants to read everything no more spelling over his head. LOL

Cash wants to be just as big and smart as his big brother and so tries to spell the word or answer the question first. He has just learned to ride his bike without training wheels.

Porter doesn't really care what is going on around him. He just does his own thing. He isn't to sure about school but he is always up for going, going going anywhere that anyone is willing to take him.

We are all glad that spring is here and are more than ready to enjoy the outside!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

Well I was just looking through some pictures and found this cute one of Josh and Dondee and since they celebrating their Birthday's this week I thought that I would put this up and wish them a happy birthday. SO... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" and I love you guys. Hope you have great fun on your special days!

Brandee's Crazy life!!

On Friday of last week I got to go to Dondee's and watch Porter. Porter and Taycee were so good. The kind of good that you could forget that they were there good. Then the boys got out of school at 1:45 so Taycee, Ryan, Porter, and I picked up Haden and Cash and headed for Worland. What a crew! It was fun to have them.

Well this week has been a crazy!! Sunday Ryan wasn't feeling good so he and Sam stayed home from church. When I got home I was holding him and he was really raspy so I decided that it was time to take him to the Dr. It was Sunday so it was actually the ER. We got there about 2 and Ryan was admitted into the hospital by 4. Ryan practically lived in a plastic tent crib From Sunday evening to Thursday morning. The nurses were very nice and the cook even made me a hamburger special just because I commented out loud that one sounded good. It has been a long week and only doable because I have awesome sisters that kept Taycee for me and came over and helped me clean the house to get ready for Ryan to come home. Thank you Brit for staying with Ryan so I could get a little break from the hospital room, and Dondee and Erin for the amazing cleaning they did. Also to all the other amazing friends that came to visit and bring Ryan things to keep him occupied and me things to keep me occupied as well. There were a few times when I thought that Ryan was going to break out of his special little tent but luckily he was really an angle most of the time. He slept a lot and did ok with the few toys that I had there.

Island Park!!

(This must be the little cabin they stayed in!)

Ok I realized that Dondee and Brit and Mallory are all slackers so I am here at Dondee's and thought that since I have acsess to her pictures that I would be the informer and add a few. I can't really tell you much about the trip but maybe if I put enough Picture on here we can make up our own stories about how there weekend went...

What a TRIP!

Well yesterday I had to drive all the way to Billings it is a lot farther from Worland then it was from Lovell, but the trip was made super fun when last minute changes made it on Wednesday instead of Friday. This made it possible for both Lila and Britany to come with. The day started a little rocky when we were about 30 min. late for Ryan's apt. But made it and got that out of the way (he is all done with that dumb "but helpful" helmet!) we were so excited about that that we decided to celebrate. We went to Red Lobster for lunch. I haven't been there in so long. It was so fun to spend time with Brit and Lila like that we haven't really gotten to do anything like that I think since Brit's Wedding! "At least it feels like it has been that long!" Then lunch followed a super fun day of hanging out and shopping. Costco, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Cozmo prof, and finally home-word. What an awesome day "Thanks Britany and Lila for making the trip with me!"

Do I not have the most wonderful family ever???YES I do...
Thanks for your posts everyone...I love the pictures and the notes of what is happening in your lives...
We have been totally consumed with care for grandpa...getting easier all the time....he is getting to be a great help, and cheerleading...one I will not be sorry when it is over.
Ashtin has done great. The two teams won regionals and we leave for State BAsketball in the morning...moan!

If Josh is going to be Thirty....what does that make me besides old....he was the second child arghhh. 50 looks older everyday.
I have been having a great time riding with Britany and am so proud to see the little cow woman that she is becoming. She even has her own cow dog...can't believe there aren't pictures on this blog..or a blog of his own...a dog blog named Bingo....ha!
Dad had to go to SLC for a few days to get trained.,..you would think after 20 years they would figure out that they probably know more than the trainer that has been there 5. He did however pick up a cold so I sure he felt that that trip was worth it. We missed him. Ashtin liked his side of the bed however.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Josh-can you believe he is 30! Well, he will be on the 19th anyway.....Just wanted to put a little happy birthday note to all the rest of you with March birthdays: Dondee, Cj, Preston, Eric, and all you others!