Spring Break

Alexis and I had a great Spring Break. The weather was wonderful, it was sunny and not windy!! We went to the ranch and branded calves with dad and the boys. I was suprised she enjoyed it, she was happy she could pet the babies while the boys held her and them. The rest of the week we played outside at the parks and rode around in the buggie behind my bike. It was great to be home with Alexis and enjoy our days together.

We were missing the warm weather the next week when we recieved a nice snow storm. It has been a little chilly again but the moisture was dearly needed. Hopefully we will get some warmth and sun back and we can go back to playing outside!

Thankful

I know that growing up I was lucky to have such a wonderful family. I had two parents who loved me and were always there for me and always told me I could do whatever I wanted. I remember being frustrated when I would get in trouble, but deep down I knew it was because my parents loved me. I never questioned their love for me. I suppose I always knew there were people who did not have this type of love and support but I don't think I knew quite how prevalent it was until the last couple of weeks.

Part of the requirements for my Masters degree is to attend Family Court, to see what issues future students will potentially be dealing with. This experience has been beneficial for understanding more about some of the students in future classrooms. It has also made me even more aware of how lucky I am. I watched far to many sets of parents give up the rights to their children with very little emotion. I could not imagine only seeing my mom once a week for a few hours with supervision. It absolutly broke my heart. I cannot fathom ever letting someone take away my child.

I love my family and am so grateful for their love and support. I am grateful to have a wonderful loving husband who works with me to keep our family going. I am so happy to know that my family is the most important part of my life. I love knowing I am part of an eternal family.

New Update

Well another month has gone by and I have not had a chance to update my blog, so here is another brief coverage of the past month........

We have spent a great deal fo time checking the cows and watching all of the little babies come into the world. We had an unusually warm February for the valley. We took advantage of the warmth and were able to get out and ride the horses and play on the ranch. Alexis just goes crazy over the animals. She started out loving the cows but has seemed to change her interests to the horses. It is such a joy to watch her enjoy the animals.


Alexis is growing more and more every day. She is learning new words at rapid speed. She keeps us on our toes, and it is so much fun. Below are a few photos of her playing with my mom and dad's cat Howler and her uncle Scott. The next is Alexis one night checking cows, and the other she was playing with her dad and a balloon.

We have also had a great time spending time with family. Amber suprised us and came home for a visit, it was great to see her. I recently quit my jov at CIA-Leavitt and am substitute teaching in Alamosa, while getting closer to finishing my Masters degree. Oh how the time is flying by. I hope to keep up a little better this month. The usual spring wind has started so I believe I will be inside a bit more this month. We are starting branding next week so hopefully I will be able to get some photos of that put up.