Ralph's family

Friday at noon we left for BirchTree, Mo. (1 hr northwest of West Plains) Ralph's brother and his wife katie had come to visit from San Diego CA. Ralph is bottom middle and his Hippie brother Mike is standing to his right. 2nd row is Katie, Magda (their mom) and Me. Top row is

Morgan, Ralph's cousin Rita, and Avery. We had a great visit, and on sunday we went to Twin Pines Conservation Center, where Rita works as a Conservational Educator. This place was awesome.

The inside, has alot of cool stuff including live snakes they feed. Not me....nor will I show you a picture of that. Outside has trails, fishing, old history stuff....way cool.

cool flowers......

On the RIver

My family had a great time on the White River today. We put in at Cotter and kayak to Buffalo City. It could have been warmer, but otherwise it was a beautiful day. We saw alot of wild life, and Ralph caught several trout, we lost count of how many, but none of them were huge. We did real good till the end, and Morgan flipped the kayak pulling into the embankment. Gees that water is cold.

Laundry

Yeah, we finally got them. Aren't they most awesome things you've every seen? I know, they're just a washer and dryer, but to us they are so much more. The girls can just sit there for hours watching the washer.....they're so cool. I think Avery likes them more than her car. It is her chore to do the laundry, and stands by you , asking you to change your clothes so she can wash them, it's halarius.

Veterans

Alot of times I forget what this holiday means, as I had this year. But you know God is always around, especially in my children. So, Avery ask me in the car on Saturday, "mom, I forgot but what does Memorial day about?" It's like a bomb hitting me you know. No tears, but some deep thought for her answer, she is patiently waiting for.
"Avery, memorial day is to remember our war heroes that died. For the men and women that fought for our country and freedom."


So I thank them....for all they gave, for their memory.

No Rain

Hey cool beans...what a beautiful day....with no rain. That won't last long, as they are calling for rain again tomorrow. But it was so cool, got to ride my bike into town to do an errand. It was awesome. Can't wait to take a ride with Ralph. There is nothing better, than being on the back with Ralph on his bike and going somewhere new and beautiful. The smells (which are good most of the time, unless you pass a barn or roadkill) and the scenery, it's something that you can't appreciate when in your in the car, you miss it. Hopefully we'll be able to do that soon, and I'll show you some pictures of what I mean.

Best Mother's Day ever!

I'm serious, this was the best mommy day. I didn't even get out of bed, before the girls brought me my cards, one from Ralph and one from the girls....and then he was so good, even got one for the dogs....so cool! Went to church with no arguing....fuzzing or anything. I also got cool gifts. A jukebox for my cricut and a lounge chair, 2 things I have been wanting for a while....Ralph does listen. He really outdid himself this time. Then this afternooon, we went and watch xmen: wolverine.....dude.....awesome!

Then my children gave me a few minutes to take some pictures.....the kind like we love each other....Thank ya Jesus! Hope you all had a great holiday, and we're shown how much they appreciate you.

Furniture

Well it finally came in, and boy did Butlers hurry and get it here. It looks good with the baby poop room. Just got to accessorize, new lamp and tables....maybe for mother's day...hun? Hey steph hope your doing ok. Thinking about ya.