Check out the Swan?

Weston was able to take down his first swan last year and has drawn a tag again this year. Colton and Tom were not so lucky. Again, check out the smile on this boys face . . what is with my boys and the birds? I really need to figure this out and tap into it somehow.

This is what makes a man happy! Go Figure . . .

This is a picture to explain the mistress . . . last year while out hunting Tom pulled off the ultimate hunting experience. Who knew that ducks could make a man smile like no other? He called me literally giddy with excitement to tell me that he knocked down 4 green heads with 4 shots. I being the "not so good" wife wasn't quite sure why that was so cool. He called his other hunting buddies who would share in his joy! I have since been set straight and will be doing cart wheels the next time he calls . . in fact we may have to have everyone over for dinner and help him celebrate!

Can you consider a location a mistress?

Yep, it is that time of year again when my boys, ALL of them, would rather be knee deep in smelly mud, waking up at the crack of dawn (and before), sleeping in the weeds and listening to the sweet sounds of the geese and ducks than be at home with mom. Do I miss them ~ not yet but by the end of the season this mom is ready to have the birds fly south and boys to come home! I truly love the memories that Tom is making with the boys; I just hope that they remember to include me in them. :) I really don't want to go I just like to try to make them feel guilty . . . hasn't worked yet!

Well it's done . . . .

This past week Tom shoveled and shoveled until he couldn't shovel no more and lucky for him the rocks in the park strip look fabulous. We decided against doing a design with rocks of different color but next spring we will add planters with some desert friendly plants. Several neighbors have expressed their interest so hopefully we started something great on 3rd St and we can save some water for the next generations. If you are in the area stop in and see and please come to the door and say HI ~ we love visitors.

My favorite flower . . . . .

This spring I noticed an unusual
"weed" growing out of my barrel in the front flower garden. I tried to pull the dang thing several times but Tom and Colton insisited it was a "real" plant. We continued to let it grow and grow it did. It turned out it is sunflower bush! I absolutely love it. I have people walking in the morning who stop to look and even noticed several people slow down as they drive by. I am so glad that I listened to my boys and let the weed grow.

Scots vs Clinton

The date was Saturday, September 13th ~ the weather was HOT ~ and the Clinton Seahawks were in town to take on our Pitbull Scots. Garett had his hands full the entire game blocking someone bigger than him. He did an amazing job and helped his team hold the unbeaten Seahawks to only 6 points first half. The Scots never give up attitude allowed them to only allow the Seahawks to score 3 more times. The Scots lost yet another one but they are getting better with each game. Garett very rarely leaves the field as he plays center on the o-line and nose guard on the d-line. I am always telling him "Play Hard, Hit Harder and win BIG".

Wanna take a trip down memory lane?

Here are few pictures that will cause you to walk, maybe even jog down memory lane. Seems like the time/years are just flying by but the memories that have been made along the way are priceless. All I can say is that FAMILIES are wonderful!

Our fourth son

This is Weston's good friend Sterling . . . we love him like our own. He is a great kid and always seems to be happy! He seems to just fit!

Have you ever seen anything so cute?

Just wanted to post a picture of our Katie. She is very well loved and Weston still is having difficulty figuring out why we needed a small dog. But we all love her just the same.

PITBULL SCOTS

Here is a quick look at Garett's team. If you get a chance you should try to come and cheer him on . . .he digs the crowd!