Goats

Bitsy the BEAUTIFUL did not look pregnant.  She was due on the 10th of April.  The 10th came and went and still no kids.  I started to stress out, "Maybe she isn't bred."  "What a hassle, I'm going to have to take her back and trade her in, what am I going to do?"  The kids were checking her pen 3 of 4 times a day.  NOTHING.  FINALLY on the afternoon of the 13th Denim went to play in the sandpile and heard little cries.  She ran over to the goat pen, and Bitsy was having her kids.  She ran in screaming at the top of her lungs.  Major excitement in the home ensued as we all scrambled to put shoes on and go watch the event.  It was so fun for the kids.  She had just had her second kid; it was wet, and hadn't had the afterbirth yet.  She ended up having 2 little boys (which I might mention I was not thrilled about).  I just can't believe that she actually had two kids in there, she did not look pregnant AT ALL.  The only indication that she was even pregnant was that she had started to bag up that morning.  Anywhooo, we have baby goats.  YIPEE!

For an evening activity Ace made paper airplanes with the kids.  We tried several different styles and then took them outside to fly.

 

This was the dud.

 
Ace and I have decided that Blazen is the giraffe, Melman, off of Madagascar.  A major hypocondriac.  EVERYTHING needs a bandaide.  It is about to DRIVE me bonkers.  Ace is more sympethetic than I am.  Here he is helping Blazen cry.

 I was able to attend a Christian Homeschool Convention in Albuquerque.  Ace went to a few parts with me to look at curriculums and listen to a speaker on Islam.  It was really amazing for me.  I was able to attend a few workshops about the right brained child......definetely my Denim.  www.diannecraft.org.  I got some really amazing information and thouroghly enjoyed myself.

Over the past couple of weeks I have read two very inspiring and interesting books.  Total opposites, but nevertheless very fun reads.

1. A mother's book of secrets:

If you just need a pick me up as a mother with some very useful tips on parenting then this is the book for you.  I laughed one moment and was bawling the next.  It also has a very spiritual base and places God next to you in your endeavor as a mother.

 2.Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother:

This book is what I call Hard Core parenting with ultra successful children.  I found it extremely interesting to get a look into the mind of another cultural way of parenting.  I also found the practice sessions of violin and piano interesting because as a pianist I laughed and laughed as she so honestly told the story of how most successful musicians are made......Hours of grilling practice.   I thought she brought to the table many valid flaws points to think about in the American style of parenting.  If I must be honest though, I think I lean toward the Tiger mother way of parenting.....just not quite to her extreme.

Glendy

We had a wonderful visit from Ace's Aunt Glendy.  She came up to spend some time with her sister.  She is always so funny and fun to have around.  

We went to Nacona's and all visited there as well. 

Glendy is very good at doing  adjustments.  She uses the acupuncture points and does pressure adjusments.  It is hard to explain, but it really works.  She learned it from Aunt Sue.  I had her adjust Darlin's allergy points.  It was amazing the difference.  I had her teach me just a little and I hope someday to learn more.

Papa and Grannie.

Papa is playing with the little ones and giving Blazen a kiss.

Whitley and Tessa.

Denim and NaLynn.

Darlin has been watching "Your baby Can Read."  She LOVES it.  She has learned so much; it is fun to see her mind popping open.  Her favorite is, "ARMS UP."

Nalynn got her prom dress in the mail.  She had to model for us.  Here is Cinderella with her poofy gown.

  

This is random.....I know.  But I just couldn't help myself.  I loved all of the colors.

NaLynn helped me take the three little ones to Explora.  We went different directions this time and saw different parts.  

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As always being with family is just the best.  We loved your visit Glendy.

Conference Weekend

Charlotte and I.

 

Ace, the kids and I went for 3 days to Toquerville to spend some time with my family.  We had a great time.  We were all able to just hang out and watch General Conference for our church on Saturday and Sunday.  Between sessions we found time to do some fun stuff as well.  McCarty and Mom have 3 little baby goats that they are bottle feeding.  The kids absolutely loved that.  They are little bitty and white.  The kids played and played with them. 

Mom also brought out the big  blow up water slide that she bought for the Nef Family Reunion this summer.  We tested it out and found it to be worthy of the word AWESOME!

Aunt Charlotte looking SUPER cute with that belly.

Say CHEESE Aunt McCarty!

Dad is good about taking the kids to grain everything with him.

Ace and Heo always getting into an interesting conversation about religion or life.

 The women and kids took a little trip to the horse pen to go down by the river.  We were able to see the horses that Diamond G bought as recipient mares or segregate mothers.  They are holding clones of other horses.  We are excited to see how these colt clones turn out.

Abe being big and opening the gate.

Playing down by the river.

 

Mom watching the excitement.

McCarty decided to take of her shoes and feel the cold running water.

We couldn't figure out what she was doing over on the other side of the river.

She was persistent and finally brought a treasure over for the kids.

McCarty is getting desperate waiting for her prince charming.  Do you think kissing the frog will work for her?

 Then during the conference session we snuggled up on the couch, and enjoyed listening to the apostles talk.  The kids listened a little and then made this fort in mom's room.

Charlotte brought these booklets for the kids.  It had questions about the conference talks and coloring pages inside.

Dad and Trujillo lovin conference.

Nathan.

Mom always working with her hands: knitting baby booties.

Here is the finished product.  Lots of grand babies.

This is the cross stitch that Sierra gifted mom at Christmas.

Little Pipsqueaks.  Nathan and Darlin.

We had to have a barbecue.  It was soooo warm.  85 degrees.  Dad grilled some hamburger. YUM!

It was a super fun trip.  We loved being with everyone.  Thanks for everything mom and dad.  You guys are the best. 

April Fools:

I forgot to mention that this weekend was also April Fools.  I also forgot to mention that this is probably my family's favorite day.  Dad is a huge jokester on April Fools.  He got McCarty by telling her he had accidently backed into her car.  She fell for it.  The best one though was by my sister Sierra, NO HANDS DOWN.  She called  and said she was having strange pains in her belly and had done too much during the day.  She got my mom 1st.  Then called back and my mom played along and she got ALL of us.  The house went silent.  I was freaking out, whispering to my mom that she needed to leave and get down there and help her and "get that girl to the hospital."  I told Sierra that that was a CRUEL April Fools joke.