Winters a Comin'

We've pulled in the garden, put up the hay and pulled out coats and gloves, now onto the wood haulin'. When we built the new house we put in geothermal heat which cools and heats the house through coils of water in the ground (don't ask, I can't tell you) but we also put in a large wood burning fireplace which has both cooked and saved our bacon from freezing. We love the crackle of the fireplace on cold days and the red glow in the evenings and those of you who know Russ know he just plain can't stop making fire. So before things get too cold we chop and haul wood for the winter months. It may look like I don't work around here but hey, someone has to take the pictures and boss and there has to be some sort of perk for being the only girl in the house.

Gage???

Does this look like Gage to anyone else? I thought the resemblance was amazing! Korlyn, you were an adorable kid, the puppy is not too bad either!

Christmas ?

For some reason I remember Kaelen not wearing pants in the picture, thus the pillow on his lap. Does anyone else remember this? Or am I thinking Kaelen just never had pants on? Also, pretty sure mom made most of these clothes for us, some of the fabrics and patterns are probably still in the "sliding door closet" upstairs, all cut out and ready for sewing!

Forever Young

I believe this was when we were all here in Utah for Karli & Mike's wedding. We went to Lagoon to celebrate the wedding while they went on their honeymoon. Some one correct me if I am wrong on this timing. Mom and Dad, after much coaxing and mocking, rode the rocket launcher! Here is the proof.

BAVMORDA!

Mom has always been a good sport putting up with all of our teasing. Well, I was going through my pictures and sorting them and came upon this gem! It quickly took me back to calling Mom Bavmorda! "Pigs, you're all PIGS!" Pretty sure she was right as I try to keep up with my little piggys now! Thanks for letting us have fun with you Mom!