School and Windy weather.

So I can't believe that the kids and I have made it through 26 weeks of school and its been a joy, a challenge and a rewarding 26 weeks. We only have 10 weeks left, really only ten weeks. Its been so fun seeing how far they have come, Ashton is reading and Koy is reading so much better, Tess has got the alphabet down and numbers to she can also write her name. We have read some great books and done some fun science experiments, and I am learning right along with them! Spring break here we come!

The March winds blow! And usually we are not that happy to see wind, but after all the moisture we had and the volume of mud we were gushing around in, wind was great. Great wind great kite flying opportunities, as so we did. The kids are great kite fliers they don't even need mom now, well not as much. Tess still lets go of the string for a bit but a little running never hurts! Challas was fascinated with it and just wanted to hold the string. Koy and Ash teamed up and could do it all. What a fun afternoon.

Their other pet too....Ouch Tess!

Oops I forgot to put the kids other new pet and I forgot what they nammed her, we have had her a few weeks she was a twin from one of our heifers. The kids have taken full responsibility for her care as well, they actually wake up and race to get her a bottle first thing. Challas really loves the calf and her bottle, we ask him if he wants to give his bottle to the calf and the smile is wiped right off his face, he shakes his head and says utha followed by a crusty look, so I guess that's a NO! Its fun to see the kids taking responsibility. They are great kids. 

So this is kinda funny, Little Tessy our princes, is not all that graceful all the time, although she sure tries to be. She seems like she is always getting hurt falling or something, so this day she was having a real bad day. She slipped on the ice out side and hit her left cheek leaving a big red mark and later a bruise. Later that same night she was asleep on the couch and all of a sudden fell off and smacked her head on the right side of her forehead on the spring horse, it swelled up to a big bump and then the next day left her with this bruise, which later gave her a very colorful eye. Poor kid looked like she had been in a fight, in a sense she had! We had to take pictures, but actually 2 days later she fell again and got another bruise on her eyebrow on the left, so both eyes were yellow green and blue. Tess we hope you find your land legs soon!

See here and here are my owies.

Sylvilagus audubonii (Desert Cottontail)

Tess and Ash are thinking this surprise that daddy found in the hay stack is pretty cool. Tess won't hold it but sure loves to look and pet it with one finger. Ashton has no trouble at all holding Thumper as they have named it.

Challas can't get enough if it and would gladly hold it but we are pretty sure with his hulk hogan strength he might just squish it ewwe..... We will be lucky if he dose not tip the tub over and let it loose in the house. He is a curious little boy, who loves animals. You can also see Tess going to touch it with one finger...

Seriously so adorable. Matt found it in the hay stack while he was loading his wagon, he brought it back for the kids and of course they wanted it for a pet. Well why not, its wild and we have no idea how old it is or if it needs its mother but we'll give it a try. So we googled rabbit and found out all we needed to know, they are mammal's (we thought they may be rodents?) anyway, the mother suckles it for about 5 weeks and then weans it, we took a chance got it some alfalfa hay and a dish of water and all be darned it started eating it and drank the water, guess we will see how far this adventure goes!

McKoy as no surprise is so enthused about Thumper, he has taken full responsibility for the care and guard duty from little brother.

Ashton also helps with anything Koy will allow, she is so good to take Challas to the back porch to see it several times a day, and takes careful mind for the safety the little guy. well both little guys! We are excited to see what comes of the new pet! 

March madness!

Challas brought this toy in from outside all by him self. He is having a good time with it, gets a little crazy at times but no bumps yet......

Tess even sleeps like a princess, she usually tuckers out on the couch after dinner.

Ashton lost her other front tooth. She talks with a lisp, pretty cute. She is growing up so fast.

McKoy showing Challas how to pop wheelies, thanks big bro.