Russell Turns The Big Double Digits

Ten years ago today, June 4 at 7:02 am, our son was born. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years already. I'm enjoying his independence, knowledge, and personality. It's fun to be part of his growth. He is so happy to be in the double digits for age. There is no going back now!

The Snow Melt Finally Came

 We have had an abundance of snow this year as well as snow on the ground for 6 months and 2 weeks. It was a LONG winter to say the least. Just to the north of us on the other side of Saddle Hills, the fields were bare. The first picture is looking to the south of the house.

 Water bubbling out of the culvert.

 Quite the little river flowing the field. One mile to the west on TWP 742.

This is one mile to west of us on RRD 54. Can't even see the driveway to the yard.

We are very thankful we built our house on a hill. This is where some of our water ends up! Water was not really starting to run until Wednesday. It was nice to see. Even though the wind has been very strong here the last few days, I'm thankful because it's helped to melt the snow. On Tuesday, the snow in the yard was still to the top of my rubber boots. As of today, the yard is free of snow and the grass is turning green!! The ground was not really frozen over the winter because of the amount of snow for an insulator.

This and That

 Out for a winter walk in beautiful weather.

 Big, blue sky Alberta.

 It's hard to see but there are pussy willows.

 Russell being silly.

One of the kids took this picture through the window. What a beautiful sunset.

My Chloe Jane

 Yesterday while in Grande Prairie, I wanted to take some pictures of Chloe. Russell was on an equipment hall with his grandpa so it was just us. She asked me why we were doing pictures when there is nothing pretty outside.

 Purple is one of her favorite colors. She loves bright, wild clothes.

 This summer Chloe will be 9 years old. Wow, where did the time go.

The picture above reminds me of Auntie Debby.