Update!

I feel as if I have not blogged for weeks, sorry, just been a little busy here on the ranch!  Over the last few weeks we have...

been to "Pink Fusion" softball practice twice a week, (sliding is her favorite)

studied for and took an Art Praxis Test, (maybe a career opportunity, maybe not?)

participated in a spring rodeo, (successfully drove truck and trailer with Mom, 3 ponies, 2 girls)

visited a few greenhouses, (went to a greenhouse on the way home from the rodeo, my mom always pushes me the extra mile)

created the Rocky Mountains, IN LANDRY, (folding party at 2:00)

babysat my littlest nephew, (such a sweet little "Guy" that slept ALL evening)

planted corn, (all 16 acres)

moved the cows to more grass, (opened the gate to the back pasture, BL fixed fence)

planted the garden, (it looks great right now, with the rain will come weeds, sharpen your hoes)

completely charred 2 nights' suppers, (stop multi-tasking!)

taught Sunday School, (new record with 22 kiddos; whoop, whoop!)

And most of all we enjoy the spring weather, being outside, counting down 13 more days, and looking forward to summer and our first Ditch Diva camping trip!

Birthday Parties

We celebrated in style last weekend with double birthday parties.  First we had a party for Miss Brett and Cousin Clara.  We enjoyed homemade ice cream, thanks Grandma Suzy, hamburgers and hot dogs, and a cupcake bar.  Linds made cupcakes and the kiddos put their own toppings on them, what a fun, creative twist to the party.  Of course, there were lots of kids, running and playing, never mind that the above picture has many closed eyes.  Sorry, poor photography!  Next, we celebrated Grandma Chuck's 82nd birthday.  She is truly and incredible lady that we ALL love and admire.  We feasted on delectable smoked turkey, side salads, and runny deviled eggs (it was the LaPlata recipe).  It is also so wonderful to spend time with the family even though sometimes we do overreact when things happen, sorry grandpa!