..Ho-Hum..

I am having a difficult time coming out of my slump this go around. I have slumps and lumps like regular girls have "girl cycles". See, to all those who are jealous that I don't have to deal with Aunt Flo, I didn't get off scott free! This time, I'm just not getting any closer to the horizon. I just keep climbing and feeling like I am getting no where. Foggy brain, can't sleep at night, want to sleep all day, don't get anything accomplished, even when I do it doesn't seem to help, boys are driving me crazy, totally "hubby-sick", want to cry, no one to cry to. Ho-Hum!

I don't know if it's just the rain or...

Yeah, maybe it's just the rain!

..The New Do..

Sometimes change is just what we need. I have had boring, blah long hair that didn't suit me for a long time now. I wanted long hair so badly, I was scared to cut it, but it just doesn't "go" with me. I think this looks much better, and it's so versatile, and bouncy, and full, and flirty, and young, and fresh, and...you get the point. I'm excited about doing my hair for the first time in a long time!!!

..Summer Walks..

Airplane in the Sky

A Shady Break

There's a baby in there somewhere

Awww...there he is

Walking the dog?

Nope...the goat. Practicing for the pet parade on Friday

Stopping for "Loves"

Chillin' in the shade...again. You'd think it was hot or something

Bumming a ride

There's something in my shoe

No more walking for Ryland

Match made in Heaven

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching my sister in her new role as mother. I always knew she would be a great mother, kids are just her thing! We tried to take a few photos the other day, unfortunately, as babies will, Masen decided he didn't want to, so we didn't get to take a lot. We'll try again soon. I just wanted to share a few of my fav's from the pic's we did get.

On the flip side...Ryland is just not sure what to think of this new little thing that is stealing away all his attention. He can't decide if he's curious or jealous...it usually ends with him choosing the latter, which results in a tantrum the size of Texas. The other day, he threw one on the top step because Casadee couldn't pick him up. He screamed until he fell asleep...right there on the step!

Bragging...Just a little!

Masen's baby blanket is finally finished. I was having a race with Cas to see who would finish first, me with the blanket, or her with the birth. I was working on it in the hospital, I had it in the bag, Masen was taking his sweet time arriving...then I ran out of yarn, just two rows short! Darn it! Better late than never, and I think it turned out really cute!

Goat Babies Are Here!

Yogi had twins this morning. Two boys! The buck she was bred to threw 90% boys this year(at least from the several goats I know he was bred to). Bummer, we were really hoping for girls, but they are still adorable. Delivery went great, I only had to help the first baby a tiny bit. Yogi is a great mom! Nelson missed the birth again...he is really bummed out.

These pictures were taken just after they were born.

Nothing Says Spring Like a Fluffy Yellow Chick...

...and the smell of fresh cut grass

...and spring rainstorms with thunder and lightning

...and dogwood blossoms

...and cool spring evenings in the yard

...and new baby calves

...and wild daffodils

...and gently flowing streams

...and early morning dew

...and the sound of children playing outdoors

I LOVE SPRING!

Almost as much as I love fall...it's a real close match up.

Split Personality

This "Do" is very fitting of Ryland for two reasons...he has two very distinct personalities.

Personality #1

An absolute angel. Incredibly affectionate. Loves to give hugs and snuggle. Very "Momma's boy". Shares and plays well. Very good natured. Sensitive. Brightest smile.

Personality #2

Hell on wheels with an attitude. Terrible tantrums. Zero patience. Grumpy when hungry. Mischievous. Ear splitting screamer. Two(even though not technically for another 4 months).

But...I ABSOLUTELY ADORE HIM!

Try to ignore the snot running down his nose. In all my awesome mom-ness, somehow I didn't realize his nose was running, either that or it has run so much lately I just sub-consciously ignored it.

*Dad argues that I really shouldn't style him this way. What will I tell him when he comes home with a radical hair do when he's 16 and I can't back up my disapproval because he can pull out these pictures. What do you think?

Eggs...for Easter

Aunt Casadee.

Note the look on Dad's face, Ryland just cracked the egg on the table.

Putting lots of stickers on our eggs....requires much concentration.

Falling Apart!

I have officially been married long enough, and am getting old enough, that all my "things" are breaking and falling apart.

Hand mixer...been dropped numerous times...finally falling apart.

Stereo system...may have gotten wet a few times courtesy of my six year old...no longer makes sound.

TV...incessant ringing sound...totally annoying.

Computer...loosing it's memory, way slow...keeps crashing.

Food processor...only worked three times...won't shut off.

Washing machine...won't drain...sock suspected of foul play.

Body...sadly getting older...not what it used to be.

Garage...keeps filling with water when it rains.

Furniture...scratched...kid stained.

Carpet...no one will take their shoes off...needs therapy.

Piano...needs tuned.

And as if that's not enough...

This morning...

Ability to cope with it all...broke too!

Major melt down!

CHOCOLATE THERAPY!!!