Sunday, December 5, 2010

We are so grateful!

I am feeling a little behind these days but our Thanksgiving holiday was filled with so much excitement. The little guys were so excited because Ryan came home from NAU and he even brought a friend that was far away from his family.

Pictures are not in order but enjoy!

I love how all the cotton and elm trees are beginning to show signs of fall. Donivan always enjoys climbing any tree that he can get to.


Meet the newest member of our family. Yes, that's right, another PIG! We might as well take advantage of our full acre of land. Once the homes begin to build to the north of us, I don't think they will want to smell "PIG"!
Mark heads over to the vegetable/fruit stand on Power Rd. and they give him all their throw aways. We also have the famous orange bucket outside the back door (only because I won't let him keep it in my kitchen) that we HAVE to throw all our extras into.
Donivan and Branden will feed this little guy for a little while but once he gets bigger, watch out!
It was an industrious weekend with lots of cleaning. The chicken coupe is one of the boys favorite places to visit. Everyday they run out and LOVE to collect the eggs.
The chickens used to get all the table scraps. Now they are out of luck. They have some competition!
Donivan knows he can get the best view up in the tree!
Here is the story of our "fall garden" in a nutshell. Mark worked so hard to plant lots of fall vegetables and I was so excited. About three days after he planted, the boys went out to feed the chickens and left the gate open. The chickens helped themselves to his beautiful garden and this is all that is left! It truly was enough to make a grown man cry!
Reteaching them how to shut that darn gate!!!
More baby chicks for lots of eggs in the spring.
After Thanksgiving dinner, we played a few family games. Dad was so proud of himself here. HE WON! The best part was that there were no little tears! Just sad faces!
We decided this year to put the turkey in our deep pit in the back. It always starts with a BIG fire.
Mark manning the fire but mostly enjoying some peace and quiet!
Grandpa enjoying some time with the grandkiddos.
Lots of down time enjoying the many football games that seem to be on EVERY channel.
Kevin, Jenna and Kyle rockin babies!
We are so BLESSED!

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