real cowboys

So the other day we were eating lunch and Jett points out the window and says, "Look a real cowboy!"

So we look out and sure enough it was a "real cowboy". We all went out on the porch to watch and take pictures (I have no shame) and Case even saw a cowboy girl! I tried to explain Cowgirl, but he kept saying cowboy girl, with is cuter anyways, so I quit correcting him.

Christmas programs and Santa

Case's program was first. He was so excited!! And did such a great job, he said his 1 line perfectly and sang a couple songs. He is such a cute Shepard!

Jett's was next. They sang a few songs and did great. Unlike his older brother he's not to cool to get excited to see us or give us hugs after the program, which makes me so happy.

Then Gage's turn. He did great too, but he doesn't show the same excitement to see me. Just more of a mellow, casual smile!

Then after school we went to our bishops home where Santa had stopped by to get wish lists.

The last of November

We have been so busy the last couple weeks I haven't had time to blog so here's a recap of November.

Lynn got his popcorn harvested just before the snow hit, thank goodness.

And when the snow did come Case had so much fun helping Lynn clear driveways.

We've seen deer a few times in the same spot on our way to Moses and I finally had my camera with me and got a picture. This was the farthest away from the road they were. The other times they were running across the road. It's awsome, I need to keep my camera with me all the time.

My brother was here a couple weeks ago and we got to see his sweet little guy Hunter.

The boys all got new Royal hoodies and Jett is so funny he wears his EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I only let him because I keep thinking when the new wears off he'll quit wearing it but it's been about a month now and it hasn't. He wakes up and puts it on, wears it all day. He got out of the shower one night and tried to wear it to bed. That's where I had to draw the line. No dirty hoodies in clean beds! So we'll see how long this phase lasts or how long I can deal with this phase.

And we decorated our fake Christmas tree. Swore we'd never do the fake tree thing, but it was so nice and easy to set up, no mess, no sap, thank you grandma for the tree, I think we're sold.

And onto December!

Grateful.........

...........................for these FOUR!

and the birds in our yard that keep them all so entertained and happy!

Grape Juice

This house that we are renting has a grape vine out front so my Mom and Case helped me pick and bottle grape juice. The kids love it and we are drinking it like crazy. We might have to dig them up and transplant them in our yard when we move!

finally

We finally got the Internet hooked up at our house. We have been so busy the last few weeks. We moved out here the end of September and love it! The boys are in heaven, they come home from school and jump on their dirt bike and ride all over, they love exploring and playing in the cornfield behind our house,they shoot their BB guns constantly and were so proud of themselves when they actually shot 2 birds! They love living by and hanging out with their cousins. They love Friday night football games and hunting quail with dad in the backyard. They are still loving school and have made great friends which is a huge relief for Lynn and I. We love looking out our windows and seeing tractors working in the fields all around our house. The kids still get excited when they see tractors coming down our road or we pass them on other roads, which we do a lot! The drive to school is beautiful, all the orchards and farm ground, especially this time of year. The community is great, our ward is great and everyone has been so nice and welcoming! We are excited to be a part of it!

A First

Case started pre-school this week. He was SO excited. Me not so much. We've never done pre-school before, Gage and Jett never did. I don't feel like it's really necessary and I love having my kids home with me as long as can, however, Royal has all day kindergarten which I have been stressing about from the day we decided to move. So I don't feel like I can put Case in all day kindergarten without some sort of structured program before he starts. Although I'm missing him while he's gone, he's not missing me so much. He actually asked me on the first day if I could just drop him off and leave, not go in with him!! Um..no!!! His teacher is awsome, Mrs. Debbie. Case LOVES her and I do too.