Branding 2013

Bear Country

We spent this last weekend in Spearfish/Rapid City and snuck in a quick trip to Bear County.  Last time we were there I was pregnant with Cooper about this same time of year ironically.  They have improved quite a few areas; and it was a nice sunny day but cool; so the animals were quite active.  We are a few weeks early to see lots of baby bears but there were 3 out and about.  The kids loved seeing the animals and it was a great place to stretch our legs and run after shopping and driving.

 

Toothless

 

 Miss Paige the night of her school music concert; we all got to cram in the gym on the hottest day of the year so far.  The kids were cute and did a nice job.

 

 A close up to show the missing teeth--had 3 missing at this point.

Oh wait, lets lose another one!  She's officially toothless, and does have a little bit of trouble eating some things now as well as pronouncing a few words. 

 Sat morning we went to the bike path and there were two puddles; of course that was more entertaining that anything else. . .

 

except a giant tumbleweed.  Cooper thought it was awesome and tried to carry it around.

Happy Mother's Day

I was given cards and gifts, taken out to brunch and got to see my own Mom today.  Its quiet and almost nap time to my tired out kiddos and I will say its been a lovely day so far.

 

 

 My firstborn at the park yesterday--its scary how big she is getting.

 

 My son--a ball of energy--and hugs for Mom.  I'm his first love and relish that.

 

 Mom, kiddos and I

 

 Toothless and pigtails--its a great combination

 

My favorite picture of my two kids to date--I was trying to get him to sit still so I could get a one year old picture and she just went and tried to hold him still.  Best picture ever.  

Little brothers are good for something. . .

Bull Sale

So another April weekend and another annual Stuber bull sale.  Kiddos and I went out mid morning so we could see Cowboy for a bit and eat lunch with him.  Kids were more enchanted by the empty ring and the shavings; so that occupied them for quite a bit.  Told them to take advantage of them before the bulls started going through and the chips got dirty.  Paige just looked at my not quite understanding; and then about 30 minutes into the sale she was holding her nose and understood what I was talking about.  We sat in the front row for about an hour and were about 2 feet from the bulls; so Cooper was enchanted.  The bull above is Ryan's bull which sold well--hard to take pictures with my cell phone and a squirmy Cooper but we got one.  Kiddos and I came home and took a nap and then Cowboy and I headed to the supper--my poor Cowboy was on the go from 5 am to about 7 when he came home and showered.  Poor tired guy. 

32 and 26 weeks

I will admit I had a birthday on Thursday and turned, gulp, 32.  The more fun thing was I had Paige take a few belly pictures as we haven't taken any good ones--Ryan has a few on his cell phone but me in my sweats and glasses aren't something I want to look at frequently!  So the top two pictures are courtesy of Paige.  Cooper was showing off his baby as well.  Cowboy hasn't been around a lot the last few days as the bull sale is this weekend; but he did earn hubby points and sent me some flowers.  Kiddos and I went and ate supper out so I didn't have to cook and I received lots of nice flowers and cards.