Diving Into March

Sweet Caroline snuggles... not very often I get a snuggle nap anymore.

 

We had an EPIC Nerf gun shooting practice and battle in the basement.  After target practice it was survival of the fittest!  Nobody was safe! 

 

Speaking of shooting practice, Chloe and Isaac participated in the 4-H Ellis County shooting competition.  They both did very well for their first years!

 

Spring Break Kick-off!

The Austin family headed West and stayed with us for a few days at the beginning of spring break.  We are always so very excited to have company and the kids love having out of town friends visit.   

 

We thought this was a good weekend to have them experience the farm for the first time.  We joked all weekend (at Brian's expense) because he made a big deal about "Luke and his first trip to the farm.". It was EVERYONE'S first trip to the farm, haha!  We had an absolutely perfect day for exploring, grilling, 4-wheeling, and hunting for sharks teeth. 

 

Brian found a cell signal! 

Is it any surprise that after Emma took the picture at the top of the ledge that Amelia shimmied on up there herself?!?  The picture on the right is of Amelia being told to "SIT STILL!" until Royce could get up there to rescue her.  She didn't see the problem with the situation. 

Dan got a new Ranger that I assume will head to his new cabin but for now he told Royce it needed a few miles put on it.  Since we had a larger group it was the perfect excuse to do just that. 

I've now dubbed it with the name "Ranger Dan."

 

Did I mention what a beautiful day we had?!? 

All good things must come to an end.  The Austins headed out after brunch on Sunday.  Here is the crew, oldest to youngest except for A&C are switched.  It's such a joy to watch these kids continue the friendship that we as parents have together.