Kids, Kids and More Kids!!

Russell and Chloe could have played with the goats for several more hours. This one with the red coat is the newest kid.
Russell kept pulling his arm away because the kids was nibbling on his jacket. Russell finally figured out how to catch them. So fun to watch.
Chloe kept saying she wanted to just keep holding them and squeeze them because she loved them so much. Mom and Dad think we need to have some here for the children to play with over the summer. I'm not sure I'm up for the extra work.


Hailey and Cassy came with us as well. She is on the fence listening to the owner talk about goats and the different kinds. There is one kind with no ears, but they can still hear!! There are more pictures in the Smile Box, enjoy.

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While at Grandma's....

The kids have their old bikes at the farm. There are lots of places to ride and things to explore. Out the bedroom window Grandpa caught Chloe washing the bikes in the puddle by the house. She had a piece of wide soggy grass and dipped it in the water. She is very creative.

Now it's time to wash the other bike.

I like the expressions on her face. Surprisingly enough, the pants only got a little wet and the shirt a bit splattered.


Kids and water, the two go together. It was such a beautiful day and no wind in the yard.



We know the kids will find the dirt so they never wear good clothes when at Grandma and Grandpa's. They always finish their day a darker shade of brown. Dirt is good for the soul.

Going to check out what Ranger is doing.

Russell and Chloe were very tired by the end of their day. They showered and put on their PJ's for the ride home. There would have been too many meltdowns if we waited till home to shower. Not too sure where Russell was during this time. They each spend time alone in their own little world. I love watching the kids and their imagination, so precious.

The New KItchen

While my in laws where here for Easter, I had help giving the kitchen a new look. It was my MIL who gave me the idea in the first place. She is often painting and changing colors in her house too! This was a big job because of all the cupboards to go around. It only took 2 coats and just over a gallon of paint, impressive. I liked the brown color but not the way it looked with the cupboards. The rest of the main area is still that color.
Vola! I love the way it turned out.
I guess this is more the dining room. The box bay colors were switched around. By the garden doors is where the table is.


This is on a small wall with a light switch on it. This wall is bumped quite a bit so a picture would not work there. I have a few more stickers to put up in the rest of the house. The word Christ is in green to match the counter top and flooring.
This will stay bare above the fridge.

Curtis hung the sign above the door for a finishing touch. It feels so good to have a clean kitchen from top to almost bottom, just need to mop the floors. The walls in hall is the only thing left to wash. With spring here and the flower beds starting to show, my attention is starting to outside. The kids are starting to wind down in their school work. The end is now in sight. Happy spring!!

Easter

Grandma and Grandpa Whitmore arrived with chocolate!! The kids loved it. So fitting for each one.

Grandma likes to color eggs with Russell and Chloe. So this morning after breakfast, a dozen eggs got color.


They turned out pretty colors.
Grandma and the kids.

Curtis wanted the eggs to be hidden outside, so in the afternoon, the kids went on a hunt. Hailey is emptying her boots of snow because she sunk down in places.
Chloe thought it was easier for her daddy to carry her.

Curtis giving hints as to where the eggs are hidden.

Russell getting his boots cleaned out.
Found one in the trees.

I did not cook a traditional Easter dinner. Instead, I served BBQ steak, chicken, hot dogs, baked potatoes, salad, veggies and ice cream sundaes for dessert. The other ladies brought some food as well so I was not left with all the cooking. The sun was shining and the day was beautiful.

We went on our first quad ride of the season on Friday. This was a cut line where for the most part we could ride on top the snow. The sun was warming up the snow and making it soft so we took turns getting stuck.
Lunch always tastes better in the great outdoors. I think the kids like making a fire and roasting hot dogs and marshmellows better then the ride!



This is that really steep hill crossing the Bad Heart Creek. Good thing for the snow otherwise I would of had to go down there again. I still have not recovered from when I took the quad there in the summer.
The smoke is coming his way.
Grant and the kids found a teepee someone built. The snow is still over our knees.

I was not the first one to get stuck but I did get stuck. It was later in the afternoon and as you are driving along, you just sink. The quads came back very clean and so did the riders. Chloe and I were kissed by the sun. It was so nice to get out and have fun. This will be our last trip until the snow turns to water or is not so deep.


We went with our neighbors to enjoy the sunshine. They are so fun to go with. We share the food and have a blast.