Banister Bliss!

This is a big deal. A really big deal! We have lived in the new addition of our home for 2 years without having the banister complete. I have had nightmares of someone fallling down the stairs because the spindles were not installed, leaving it very hazardous. There has been a lot of issues, that aren't worth retelling. Just know that having a complete banister is a big deal! It's beautiful too.

Happy St. Patty's

I've heard about mischievous little leprechauns who run around playing tricks. Well, we have our very own little green trouble maker. I quickly snapped this photo 'cuz I knew you wouldn't believe me otherwise. We're hoping your St. Patrick's day was full of merriment!

Seriously?!?!

As if we haven't had enough snow! I mean really! I hung my little easter eggs on the tree. That means spring. Doesn't anybody care?!?! I can't take much more of this!

Rockin' The Halls

Way to go E!!! This boy used to hate to read. I mean really hate it. This year he read enough books to earn the prestigous reading award and the opportunity to Rock the Halls with the principal. (That's where everyone comes out of the class room and they play loud music over the PA while the award winners and principal run through the halls giving high-fives.) He will get to keep this neat medal as a memento of his achievements. We are so proud....I wonder if the new goggles have anything to do with it!

Here We Go Climbing Another Mountain!

So who cares that it is a snowstorm outside? We will hike anyway! This time we were lucky enough to have E join us. Check out the self-made survival kit. It was complete with a flashlight strapped to the shoulder and a holster for his airsoft. Notice the nifty duct tape straps and the 2 cereal-box compartments. Troy chose a very tall mountain for us to climb. He just sets off up the face and the rest of us follow. It's called "forced unanimous". We had a great time and as always going down is the funnest part. The little drop-off at the bottom was an awesome slide to the finsish. Look how graceful Jamie's finale was!

All Systems Go!

This little one has made it through the first night and another cold day. He seems to be thriving! He's eating and all the little goat functions seem to work. We feel like he stands a good chance now. His momma is a good momma and seems to take good care of him. The Nanny's name is Loden and the buck is Mantis. We are still looking for a great name for their little one. Leave a comment with any suggestions!

Announcing the arrival of...

Miss H went out to feed the goats this evening and made a wonderful discovery! Our Lady goat, Loden had given birth to a beautiful little kid. This came as quite a surprise to us as we suspected she may be with kid several months ago, but had concluded she wasn't. OOPS! This poor little one has to be born in the harsh winter. However, we made a quick shelter out of the unused dog house and filled it with straw all in the middle of a snow storm. So, mamma and baby are resting peacefully and seem to be happy enough. Keep your fingers crossed for this tiny kid that he will survive the odds. We are quite certain "it" is a boy, so we are looking for names. Leave a comment with any suggestions you may have.