Chickens

Have you ever caught chickens on the loose? I haven't. But I need to! We have two chickens that escaped the coop. I took Grace out today to check for eggs. Actually, Grace whined at the door "Chickies" until I relented, slipped on some flip flops and went with her. I usually do not go in the coop, but I did today, to check on the feed. I let Grace come in too. Bad mistake - I looked back a second later, and the door was wide open! Two of the chickens were out fast.

I like that we have chickens, that we get free eggs, and we have some neat pets that I can take Grace to look at once or twice a day. Now, comes the time that I will actually have to touch them.
I tried for half and hour running around the coop after those chickens. Every time I would get close enough to grab them, they would take off. I have to admit that I am scared to grab one. I don't think I can do it. They are sticking close to the coop, and look like they want to get back in, I wish I could "shoo" them in better. Oh, well, I will have Logan help me when he gets home.

Here's a picture of the escapees.


ps - did I mention this is Sunday, and if I was at church, this wouldn't have happened? Grace was sick yesterday, and coughing a little today. If we had at least gone to Sacrament meeting this would not have happened!!!

Happy Birthday, Grace!

Today is Grace's 2nd birthday. What a fun day it will be. We are in Benson, Arizona, having fun on three acres with five chickens, some turtles, and a couple tortoises. It is so nice to be here. I will post pictures of our place in a different post. This one is for Grace. She is so cute these days. Saying new words, and even expressing her opinions in words. I love it!

This morning we opened her gifts from Grandma Flash. Thanks G-ma Flash! We love them. Grace especially liked th Symphony candy bar and the wonderful Barbie Princess keyboard. She is having lots of fun with it. Grace also really like the birthday card. It is one of those that sings when you open it. This one sings the chicken dance song. She will open it, hear it go off, then close it quick and give a little laugh. We love her.

Laugh, laugh, laughing!

We just had a huge laugh fest at our house. I posted some video below. It had been going on for a good five minutes or so before I started recording, and it is still going on now. What fun kids can be!

A Family First!

Our family just had our first professional family photo taken. It turned out pretty well, I just wish we had done it earlier. It reinforced to me just how much Grace and Libby do not look alike. Grace looks like a Robertson (my family) and Libby is so very much her fathers daughter.

Stake Conference - aargh!

So, I went to stake conference this morning, just me and the girls. Logan had to work, and I would feel guilty if I just blew off church, so we went. I sure hope I get points for trying. Making it through Sacrament meeting without Logan is one thing - I can kind of box Grace in a side pew. But this was a different story. We stuck around for an amazing 12 minutes. Then I got fed up, hauled the two girls out of church and back home. I have so much more respect for mothers that do everything alone. I will be much more compassionate and willing to help other mothers in the future.

As irreverent as Grace is, she sure is a cutie. She has gotten so big and coordinated and energetic. She loves to give hugs, and she does it so well, they feel great! Here are some pictures of the girls lately.

Cute braids before

Cute "cocker spaniel ears" hair after!


Sweetly asleep

Cute hair and a cute girl!

New old pictures

My cousin Megan sent me a couple of pictures of my father and my brother Kevin that she found while going through her old photos. The pictures are probably 6 or so years old. It was so nice to see them again - I miss them!

Dad and my sister-in-law Brenda.
Kevin and my mother.

Her own dentist

Libby is great - lately she just cannot stop eating her fingers. Sometimes she tries to get her whole hand in, and then gags. She is a funny girl. Grace is growing growing growing. Her favorite thing to do is jump up and down. She does it all day long. We need to get a trampoline! Here are some pictures of the girls.

Three months old already!

Libby is three months old already! She is getting so big and so very pretty. It seems like she has been part of our family a lot longer than 3 months. She can almost roll over, and is a really great sleeper. We love her so much.

Grace is growing up so fast (she is 20 months). She is getting so strong, and tall, and coordinated, and adventurous! She loves to climb into Libby's crib and play. I have to be very watchful to keep her out of there when Libby is in! Grace loves drawing, and is doing better at not eating the crayons. She loves going to nursery at church - she doesn't even look back at us when she goes in!




Here is grace with her truck at 20 months, and below she is 12 months. What a difference!

The Sweetest Gift

My mom has given me the sweetest gift. She sent me her tupperware sugar shaker!! I grew up with it, and have loved it forever. Tupperware no longer makes it, and I have always felt that my home would not be complete without one. My mom parted with it, just for me! She has had it in her home for at least 30 years. It will be a part of my kitchen and home forever!

Hell's Half Acre

Logan posted a picture up above. It is a place in Wyoming called Hell's Half Acre. It is the halfway point between Laramie (Univ of Wyoming - my alma mater) and Lovell (my hometown). It is between Casper and Shoshoni near the "town" of Whitman, Wyo, population 10. I love Wyoming!! Interesting info: the movie "Starship Troopers" was filmed there.