"T" is for Turkey

Many of you may not know that today is opening day of Turkey season. I took the day off to go hunting with Pa. It was a chilly, but sunny morning.  As you can see, I had a successful hunt.  Sorry Heather, but I had to take it--Pa says when you have the shot, take it!! It weighed 21 lbs.  As Pa would say:  "nice bird"!

King Kong goes to the farm

That's right-king kong. Pa was given the task to pick out a playset for the grandchildren this spring. After much internet research and pouring over brochures, he has picked it out. If all goes well, it should be installed by early May. So, get ready all you grandchildren--bring your friends, there is room for everybody. The name says it all. Would we excpect anything less from Pa? And there is plenty of options if we decide to add on in a few years as the kids grow. Check it out Sophie, Annie, Em, Laynie and Millie!!!!!

Easter Girls

Em with a new toy.

Sophie sports a new dress

Laynie with a great smile

We had lots of great food, lots of eggs and lots of girls at Pa & T's house this week to celebrate Easter. We sure did miss the Sikora family, but we did get to talk on the phone to everyone.  What a blessed day!

Turkey Season

As you all know, spring is the time Pa looks forward to. Turkey season will start in a few weeks and Pa has been "watching" the ones around here with his game camera. We have had some great pictures this year, but none better than this one. Pa even sent the picture into the camera company and entered a contest with it. So far, we haven't heard from the company, but we think it is a great shot. What do you think?

Sophie's birthday party

On Saturday, we went to Hayley's house for Soph's 4th birthday party. We had a nice meal and lots of fun with everyone. Sophie was the perfect princess as she let everyone help her open the present they brought. I think everyone had a great time.

The Birthday Girl

Of course there would be a purple cake.

The icing was great - that's all Soph ate.

A new toy that you could make things with.

Laynie enjoyed the party too!

Em wasn't into the party scene.

T Goes To ABQ

I finally got to hold our latest granddaughter! Jeremy & Heather allowed me to stay with them for a week so I could enjoy the grandkids. We had a great time. Millie is such a good baby. I think I was there 24 hours before I heard a noise from her. She loves to be held and Annie loves to kiss her. Enjoy a few of my pics from the week.

This is what greeted me every morning--wild woman!

Who would know she would turn into this "angel"?

After a few hours at the Children's Museum in Santa Fe, Annie had to be stripped down

from her soaking wet clothes. Her favorite activity was playing in the water with the "ducks".

T enjoys her girls

Heather with her girls

Millie didn't mind being photographed

Annie thinks her little sister is great

And when Annie went to bed, this is how we entertained ourselves:

Disney On Ice

On Saturday, Pa and T took Hayley and Sophie to Disney on Ice. Most of the princessess were there, including our own Princess Sophie. Sophie enjoyed the show immensely and the souvenir booth didn't hurt us too badly.