Today and Yesterday have been snowy. It should be expected with us living in Colorado and all. However, Still a bit of a disappointment. It was SO beautiful last week. In the 70's. I was Loving it. Abe at least gets to use his toy again. Yesterday before church and again today. 

John wanted to help his daddy. I talked him into just watching from the window. I was surprised how long he stayed there watching. The whole time saying words of encouragement to his Daddy. "yeah, go daddy! Awesome, good job. Yeah again". Kids are just so cute. 

These pictures are from the Mutton Bustin. I did not get a picture of her on the sheep or even in her gear waiting for the sheep. I'm sorry. It was just too hard trying to watch boys alone, and run the video camera and take pictures at the same time. Something had to give. I decided the video would be better. It is. I still have yet to upload it. 

The above picture was just after she was done. She is holding her trophy. They gave out buffalo's. Luke and John ran down to give her a hug and say good job.

Below is the Comfort Dental team. It was team mutton bustin. This was before.

My Little CowGirl.

I know I said to many that I was going to be putting up a video. I still am working on it. I need some help getting in off the camera and onto the computer first. 

Just so you all know. Cassidy did GREAT at the Mutton Bustin. I was so proud of her. Held on longer then I expected. When she did fall the sheep was running so fast her feet went over her head. She just got up and the Rodeo princess a High Five. When I asked her if she would do it again she said "Ya, but maybe next time I'll get a slower Sheep." then she started rubbing her eye because she got dirt in it. I am so proud of my little cowgirl. The Video will be up soon. I will warn you though. You might want to turn the volume down after they announce her name of you will hear me screaming. :) 

The Hunter

I have been warned before. About Big birds taking off with my little dog. However I didn't take it too seriously. Until this week. 

I was out front with Sweet-heart walking all around. Something caught my attention over head. It was 2 Bald Eagles. They were circling. I could only guess what they wanted.  I got my dog and went inside. 

That night Abe took Sweetheart out for a break and he said a larg Owl flew right over. So I have been on the look out. Well, This morning this big bird was sitting in a tree right out our back and looking right over our yard. I'm sure he was just waiting for our little dog to go out for her break. CRAZY!!

Freezing Cold!

I never would have believed that the lake we boat on in the summer, We can Ice fish on in the winter. It took me over 1 week if watching the Ice fisher before I believed it was thick enough. By the time we went out it was about 8 inches of ice thick in the middle of the lake. We had a great time. 

Back to normal

Now that the Holidays are over and the Kids are back in school, We can get back to a normal routine. I finally get to find time to update our blog. We had a great Christmas. I bought Abe this fun new toy. It is to help him do his job at plowing our drive way. I was going to get him a snow blower but that is not as much fun. I this is a bit of an overkill. Our Drive way is Huge though. 

Mr. Plow thats my name. My name again is Mr Plow.!!

New friend

So yesterday while running out. The kids and I saw a raccoon sitting  under our neighbors car. It was so cute. Later after Abe got home he told me there was a raccoon in the garage. How did it get in? Sure enough it was there. HUGE!!! in our recycle bin licking the can of puppy food. He/she  was not worried about us That is for sure. He let me get too close. By the looks of is he/she is not starving either. FAT! Maybe a soon to be mom? I have no idea. I wouldn't let Abe shoot it. He wanted to. He used lots of  excuses. That they carry all sorts of germs that can kill our dogs. He also has heard story's of them getting into boats to live and have babies. On and on he went. But is just couldn't let him do it. I told him that if it came back, then he could. 

Imagine my surprise when this morning after taking Cassidy to school Sweetheart started barking at our front door. I thought that maybe it was a Package by our door. So as I started to walk towards the door.  I almost bumped right into the Raccoon. It made a bed in our bark right by our front door. I felt like it was saying Surprise! I'm moving in. He / she didn't seem at all surprised by me or the little dog barking at it. Just looked at us. I was worried then about the safety of Sweetheart. That Huge animal was 3 of her. I quickly took her and inside and closed the Garage before it could come in for seconds of the recycle bin. I was Glad that Abe was at work. I would have had to sick to my end of the deal. Instead I called animal control who came and picked it up for us. A little to easily I might add. It must have been sick. Before they got here I heard a knock on the door. It was a package and the delivery man didn't even notice the animal, I then realized it wasn't going away. So I got my camera and took a couple pictures.

Heart breaker.

I am surprised at how this tears at my heart. She is just so stinkin cute. I gotta keep an eye on her. She is going to be quite the heartbreaker. 

Today is the Winter Wonderland Daddy Daughter Formal Ball. I couldn't stop taking pictures. At least she didn't mind. She likes the attention. She told me she is a little nervous. How cute is that? So is her daddy. He asked me just what exactly is he going to do? She is only 6 and not much to talk about with a six year old. He also wanted to know how long he is expected to stay at the dance. I told him to take her out to dinner. Somewhere that used real forks and knifes. then play the dance part until she is ready to go.  She will be happy with anything. She just feels so special and happy right now. She got a new dress & boots (this is Colorado. Shoes are too cold) and a Dress coat.  I did her hair. It felt like I was getting her ready to go the the Prom or get married or something. I can't believe how fast she is growing up.  

I get to stay home with my boys and play games. Most likely it will be on the Wii. Luke loves it.  But I just had to post these pictures as soon as I could. I hope they have a good time. I can't wait for her to get back and tell me all about it.