New Trail Camera Deer Pictures

Here are a few deer pictures. Hoping our 12 year old nephew, Andrew, can get one of these!

 

 

 

 

Perseid Meteor Shower

FYI - Tonight and tomorrow night are the best viewing times for the meteor shower. You see the most meteors after midnight, but we all layed out on the trampoline (the perfect meteor shower watching venue:) until around 10:15PM and saw around 15 or so. We love meteor showers!

A few pictures from Mike's trail camera

 

 

 

 

Mike is anxiously waiting for the 28th of August - opening day of bow season!

Having a 4-wheelin' Blast!

 

When we went on the church camp-out last weekend, John brought a small 4-wheeler for the kids to ride. Hunter was a crazy, dangerous driver (we won't be getting one of those anytime soon!), but Katie did a great job driving. She and Hunter (as a RIDER) spent literally hours driving around the campground. They had so much fun!

Coyote Hunting

Mike took Davey Rhodes coyote hunting last night and this morning. They called in 4 coyotes, and ended up shooting 1. They both shot at the same time, so - not sure who got it. They also called in a bear. Looks like it might be a good year to have a bear tag around here again!

Camping at Beaver Reservoir

Yes, yes - I know we come here alot, but it's beautiful and convenient. Our big excitement was on the way home when we saw a sow and 3 cubs. She stuck around for a while so I was able to get a picture!

 

 

 

 

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the most wonderful Father I know - my husband! And to all you other dads out there too:)

 

 

P.S. How do you think Mike looks clean-shaven? We're in a quandry here...

Beaver Reservoir

 

 

 

 

Here are a few shots I took at Beaver on our Memorial Day picnic,

Davey's First Turkey

 

Davey Rhodes came to spend the weekend a few weeks ago, and Mike took him on his first turkey hunt. Great job, Davey!

Katie's Post

Katie painted her and Hunter's face and wanted me to post it on the blog.
Here it is!

 

Bedroom pictures - FINALLY!

 

 

Happy Spring!

Yesterday it was 75 degrees here, and today we woke up to this! Springtime in the Rockies:)

 

Mike's Spring Turkey

 

 

 

Siding the Back of the House

 

Highlighting the Highlights!

Katie and Hunter turned 8 and 6, respectively, last week. We had to go over to Denver for a checkup on my ear, so we celebrated birthdays by going to White Fence Farm for dinner and spending 5 hours the next day at Mr. Biggs/Fun City. We had such a wonderful time! At White Fence Farms, they brought out a birthday cake with helium balloons and sparklers and sang to the kids. They also gave a certificate for free fudge from their gift shop! The kids had a great time sliding down the 2-story slide (called the "Pig Chute"), feeding the sheep, goats, and ducks, and playing in their play area. At Mr. Biggs (AKA Fun City), we all had a blast playing in the "Ball Room" filled with thousands of balls that you could throw, shoot, propel, etc. all around a 3-story enourmous room. Hunter REALLY loved that! We also played miniature golf, bowled, and rode an indoor ride called "The Twister" (which Mike did NOT love, as he gets sick on any thing that goes around in circles). My mom has been here for almost 2 weeks, and we all have enjoyed having "Gram Gram" here, especially to help celebrate birthdays! We finished the master bedroom, and we absolutely love it! (Pictures forthcoming) It's also nice to not be sleeping in the den anymore. Next up, finish the laundry/utility room and begin remodeling the downstairs bathroom. And as for my ear - I got a good report from the doctor. YEAH! Everything seems to be stable in there, and my hearing has actually improved over the last few months. We are all very thankful to Jesus for this! Here are a few pictures that my mom has taken since being here in Colorado.
Hunter is playing soccer for the first time this Spring.

Katie, on her birthday - feeding a goat at White Fence Farm.

Hunter, on his birthday - dressed up for church.

Katie and Hunter playing on their birthday present.

Bedroom Remodel - Day 2

Today, the guys did the electrical, replaced an old window, insulated, drywalled, taped, and mudded - and various other things. Here is today's progress in photos.

Bedroom Remodel Part 1

Because of the way our house was built, in order to remodel properly we had to take out the existing exterior wall and half of our ceiling. Here is today's progress. We hired Lance and Chris to help Mike with this project!
Our bedroom at 8:00 this morning.
After the exterior wall was demolished. (I think the guys rather enjoyed this part:)

Bedroom Remodel, Part 2

Chris and Lance

On the outside looking in!

Dryed-in, with new door and window in place

Bedroom at 4:30 PM

Now that's what I call a remodel. I kind of like the "open air" look.