"The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture, we apply for a curse and reject blessings. Something is wrong with this picture." ~ Doug Phillips

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Blog? What Blog?.....

Since I am very tired of getting 'hate mail' from all of you I am taking some time to make a post. However be forewarned that it will be a long one!

Here is a picture of Wilfred's crane in action. This job site was an observatory.
This is the drop down the cliff where the observatory was being built.
This is flight for life leaving the job site. The job site supervisor beaned one of the other laborers on the head with a forklift. The laborer was fine.....had a broken neck.
The crane put away as the sun was setting.
2 oryx on the mountainside. You may have to click on the picture to see them better.
Sunset

Lindsy has moved up to a big girl bed! Her brother just had to try it out with her.
The sun setting against some clouds out our back door.
Wilfred took 2 weeks to go Elk hunting. Here was the camp.
Wilfred and his Elk.


Can you see the man in the picture?
The views from Mt. Taylor.


This silly squirrel is always at the bank. Can you see him in the rocks?


Clayton and Lindsy anxiously watching the biscuits baking.
While Wilfred hunted I canned! Green Beans, Strawberry Jelly, Grape Jelly, pickles, and peaches.

Lindsy helping me bake some magic cookie bars.
She couldn't see but she could help!
Waiting for them to bake.
A potluck. All the kids were sitting on the wall. ( Yes, my husband counts as a kid.)
I came home to find these 2 lizards sitting on the tractor tires.
The kids riding tractors at the State Fair.
I spent a weekend with my mom in Las Vegas. The kids stayed with their Auntie Rae. Wilfred was still hunting.
In L.V. we went to M&M World. Here is the M&M stock car. I am holding the racing jacket I brought back for Clayton.
The lions in the middle of the MGM Grand.
Skyline of New York, New York.
More N.Y, N.Y., The Monte Carlo, and more building in the background.
Statue of Liberty outside N.Y., N.Y.
The Excalibur.
Paris!

The Rio where we stayed.
Flowers in my mom's flower garden.



Daddy pulling the kids in the wagon.
Digging up the potatoes.
The bounty of the night.
We went to the Rodeo. We watched some mutton bust'n. Here the clown was rushing in to pick up one of the little cowboys.
After the Rodeo we watched Luke Bryan in concert. It was a great concert. You can click on the picture and see it larger.
This looks like someone set a bomb off. This was the clouds as the sunset out our backdoor.
Now that you have seen why we have been so busy, I hope you will take a moment and PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT!!!!!!! :)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Clayton's Birthday...

Our Boy turned 4 and we celebrated all weekend. First off he got his birthday gift from us a week before his birthday. She is a Corgi named Missy. We let Clayton name her. She is his buddy and even gets to sleep in his room.



Clayton wanted a 'Thomas' birthday. I made this cake for him. The train would go whizzing around the track.

A very pleased boy!

Loving on Missy!
Clayton wanted to make sure Alexander had his pacifier. He was clipping it on his shirt.
Clayton was thrilled with Grandpa Gary's gift......Fishing Loot!
Fishing on Saturday...... Just getting on the lake. Grandma was holding Lindsy and Clayton was hanging on.
Reeling in the first fish. It was Grandpa's.
Daddy helping Clayton reel in his first fish.
A small mouth bass.....Good Job Clayton!
Daddy caught the biggest fish. A Walleye. Everyone else was catching small bass.
Passed out after a hard day on the boat.


Sunday Night..... Lindsy may have a future in modeling.....













Friday, August 1, 2008

4 Years Ago Today.....

Our Precious boy Clayton James was born at 6:50 am. He weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and was 21 inches long. Here are some of his baby pictures. Also some videos....A lot has changed in 4 years. My little boy has grown and keeps us entertained every day. Also we no longer have "Nunie" who Clayton was yelling at in one of the videos. Enjoy these....AND if you have kids go give them a hug and tell them that you love them...for they grow up much too fast!





Happy Birthday Clayton!!!
(Look for more pictures of his party, his awesome birthday gift, and his day at the lake. When we celebrate, we celebrate!)