Oxford Hills Christmas Parade

This year we got to watch her play with the middle school band in the parade!

New Skills

Today little sister learned to lunge Lily so that big sister could practice a new trick,

this time while Lily was walking!

Happy Thanksgiving

Amber is thankful that all of her girls are home for the long weekend.

Helping with Homework

National Cake Day

Amber says...

"It's never too cold to feel the wind in your fur!"

Who's more excited?

We got a dusting of snow overnight and they couldn't wait to play!

Neither could Dad...

She can make music wherever she goes!

Because we really wanted to ride today...

But, we really didn't want to get shot by a hunter!

Picking shades...

These?

Or these?

Yup.  Seriously.

Teaching Amber to climb...

She was soooo proud of herself.  What a good doggie!

Celebration of Learning

This evening we visited his school and saw what he has been working on this trimester.  We were very impressed by all his hard work. He has learned a lot about the government and our country!

Science & Imagination

For her science project, she imagined that she was a geologist who went to Mars, mined for bedrock, and built a house.  I learned a lot about the planet from her presentation. She did a very good job.

Running with Friends

I was so happy they could join me this morning!

Busy Fall Day

Someone's getting pretty accurate!

Dad helping plant springtime bulbs...she chose to put the hyacinths right by the front steps so that we will be able to smell them as soon as we get home.  Good thinking!

She had so much fun learning to trot yesterday, that she couldn't wait to practice again this morning...she did so well that I let her start to learn how to lope - she REALLY loved that!

Don't worry...

Safety first!

And, we have enough guns for everybody!

What's my favorite number?

Our 4-Wheel Drive

Do you suppose they actually share?

Oh, and why didn't they use the numeral '4' on this plate?  FWD actually means 'front wheel drive', which this vehicle is not.  Just sayin'...

Lap Dog

She's really too big now, but don't tell her that...

Up Close & Personal

Trail Crew

This motley crew helped me clear ski trails this afternoon.  

We got a lot further than I was expecting and laughed the whole time!

Crafty Girl

From this:

To this:  (Wow! GREAT job!!)

Oh. And, we got our first snowfall overnight...

Her first seam....

Making a mountain out of a mole-hill...

It's all about your perspective!

Feelin' Funky

The kiddos don't wear matching socks, so why do I have to?

Shepard's Farm Bike Trails

We didn't have much time, but the boys really wanted to show me at least the trail-head.  They can't wait to come back here and play!

We're in the paper!

Crazy Turkey Shadow

My Turkey Trot costume made for a wicked weird shadow!

5k Turkey Trot Benefiting the Second Chances Foundation

Crazy costumes, crazy cold, crazy friends, and crazy fun!

She drew a turkey on her nail...

We're getting ready for tomorrow's Turkey Trot!

Autographed

What's better than opening a good book?  Opening it and seeing your name in it!