The Burrs In Our Saddles

Stacie and her family came up this past weekend to visit us. It was a lot of fun for the girls to be able to see each other. We went to our Stake 24th of July celebration and the kids got to be in a parade and sing "Pioneer Children" and wear some pretty sweet bandanas. We ate watermelon, scones, candy and corn on the cob (and that was after we ate Subway for dinner!). Fun times. Stacie and I played music together--she on the violin, me on the piano. It was a lot of fun because we haven't ever been able to do it before. She got piano music that was easy enough for me to sight read and play along with her. It was neat. We planned menus for our big family reunion coming up. I can't wait to go; hopefully the record breaking heat will subside before we get there in 2 weeks! We also played a little Guitar Hero, though I have no photos. Stacie and Martin took some I think that I would really like to post (hint, hint). We'll see what happens :-) My girls wer...

Last week Colby took a day (technically 2) off to go to the cabin and fish with the girls. We all had a ball and thought I'd post a couple photos. We went up Monday night and C, M3 and I got the boat out so we could take it down to the lake just to make sure it worked. We threw out some lines and fished for about 45 minutes before we had to get off the lake. We got a couple bites, but no catches. Bummer. Tuesday morning we got up and out of the house by 7am. Not bad for our family that consists of 4 girls that really don't mind sleeping. We stayed out until about 1030am when, after 0 bites and 0 catches the girls were done. It was still a lot of fun and it was nice to get away and have some time with Dad. Meriden also had a good time helping Grammy plant some flowers in the big pot.

You must forgive me--I was talking to my sister on the phone while I was "watching" the girls. Never mind the conversation I'm having. It doesn't make sense unless you are Kristin and remember what we were talking about. :-)

We got the girls a Slip-n-slide last week and they had a blast with it the other day. And I'm going to apologize right now--we had to take the computer to the doctor and Fat Geek did a great job (yes, that's the name of the company). But he gave me a new picture organizing program (Picasa for those of you who want to know) that I don't know at all. So I'm playing and trying to figure it out. We'll see if I like it. I may have to go back to my old ways. If you have any helpful hints, let me know.

was pretty lame this year. We went up to the ranch with every intention to come back to IF and watch fireworks at the Freedom Festival by the river. At the ranch we had to move cows from one field to another. I know, good times. I committed to playing in an orchestra and had to come back down, but no one wanted to come with me. So after playing in the orchestra, I started to watch fireworks (by myself) and realized that they aren't much fun without the family to share them with. So I left and drove home. I watched the grand finale in the rearview mirror of my car driving down the road. I think next year we won't do that again. The kids didn't see a single firework or light a single sparkler. We did, however to the Pop-Its a few days later. The girls really enjoyed them. Pretty pathetic celebration for all the men and women who fight and have fought for our freedoms. But thank you anyway. I really appreciate it.

Before the girls went to Grammy and Granddads house, Meriden and I put hot rollers in our hair. Thought I'd share cute photos. Oh, and she hurt her finger.

My in-laws took all three girls to Arizona. Wait, let me rephrase that. My father-in-law drove from Idaho to Arizona with all three girls by himself. He's crazy and it sounds to me like the kids were in about the same boat by the time they got there. But they're all gone. And I'm not entirely sure when they're coming back. So "What to do?" is my mantra. Not really--I worked all day (until after 8 pm) on Thursday and worked Friday. And (can you guess it?) worked Saturday morning. I tell you what, it's a good thing I like Dr. Burr or we'd be in a lot of trouble. Last evening we went up to the ranch to check bear bait. Nada. This morning we saddled up the horses (doesn't it sound like I'm a cowgirl? I even wore my boots!) and checked the cows. My sits bones hurt. We found 1 dead steer. Don't have a clue what got him. I didn't fall off the horse this time and he was pretty good about listening to where I wanted him to go. M...