Family, Friends, Farm, and FUN

The past couple weekends the boys have brought friends to the farm for riding, cookouts, and bonfires. We really enjoy spending time with our kids and their friends. Here are just a few of the pictures of their adventures.

Reed and his friends went 4-wheeling and found a few mud holes to play in.

Daren stacked wood for a big bonfire. His friends shot skeet before roasting hotdogs and smores.

I DID IT!

My mom is always creating beautiful pieced quilts. She spends hours at her sewing machine and we have all been the recipients of these exquisite creations. I always wanted to learn or at least attempt to make something, so over a year ago I bought material to make a table runner (start small right?). It's a good thing it was small. It has taken quite a while, but I finally finished it! It really made me appreciate the time my mother takes to make something so beautiful, and I don't think I'm ready to tackle anything larger, at least for a few more years.

Relief Society Enrichment Luau

Our ward had a fun, entertaining, and uplifting enrichment night on Thursday. Monica, Karri and the committee always put on a great night. It was decorated so cute with palm trees, surf boards, a tiki hut and all. We ate grilled pineapple chicken, fruit, and a yummy fruit slush. Following dinner Sister Jane Trane, a new sister in our ward, spoke to us on "Finding Joy In The Journey". She was so much fun and had everyone laughing. I think we all left wanting to just let go and have fun. Hopefully the ward sisters won't be too upset I added a few snapshots of some of our funny "ta dah" moments.

Four-Wheeler Ride

We've been to the hills for a couple days. Today the boys did some fencing while Doug went to the valley for a meeting. I worked around the trailer a little and then fixed lunch. After lunch we decided to go for a 4-wheeler ride. It was a beautiful afternoon and I got a little too much sun on the face. We drove from Hell Creek to Dan Creek and then circled back over to the Skyline Ridge. The wildflowers were starting to come out and it was very pretty. In a week or two the hills will be covered with sunflowers.

We found a few mud puddles and Scott had to go straight through them. I laughed at the mud splashed all over his back and face. He reminds me so much of his Dad. Doug took it kind of easy since I was on behind.

It was a nice break from the work. After we came back Doug jumped on the tractor and the boys did some cleaning around the camp spot. Daren wants to have a campout and bonfire there in a couple weeks and so he's busy gathering the wood. I'm happy because that cleans out some of the dead wood. It's looking better all of the time.

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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER!

I always wonder if the kids realize how excited their teachers are to have school out for the summer. I probably count the last days more than they do.

We started the summer by moving the trailer (our summer home) to the farm. Last year we poured a cement pad and leveled the ground around it. We put in a septic tank and piped the spring water to the spot. This year we are adding some grass and horseshoe pits, maybe even a birdfeeder or two. There are some beautiful birds to see. I enjoy the peace, quiet, and beautiful view. It's close enough to run up for a night or two and the trailer offers most of the comforts of home. The only downside is no electricity but the generator provides that when needed. The cell phone also reaches out so we are not totally isolated.

Our camping spot and view from the trailer

Doug often works on the farm and machinery while I get to cook, crochet, read, and relax a little. We also like to go for rides or play on the four wheelers. Sometimes other family members come for a visit or bring their trailers for a stay. So, if you can't find us at home we are likely at the hills.

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