Casey

Sadly, we had to find a new home for Ruby

a couple of weeks ago. I found an ad on

Pembina Valley Online for golden retriever

puppies. I went to take a look one day on

my lunch break and fell in love with Casey.

First day at her new home - 6 weeks old

Even Cleo loves her too

We still miss Ruby tons, but must admit

that it has been much easier to train a dog

that catches on quickly!

Dazzle

My percheron/quarter horse cross. He's 2 this

spring and a solid 15.2hh. I've been told by a couple

of people now that he'll most likely finish at 17hh!

I work a little bit with him every day, because as I

was recently told, "He's too big to be a dog!". He's

doing great and maybe I'll even be able to get him

under saddle this fall.

Farm Critters

Bill will be expecting a litter soon

Columbus...silly cat that thinks its a dog

Rosie...poor kitty with her frozen ear...but she's

the only cat we've got that actually catches mice!

The horses

Stupid 1 and Stupid 2...aka Ruby and Cleo

Spring Break with Cousin Charlie!

Charlie was able to come spend the last 2 days

of spring break at our place, and boy, did these

two play hard! We went for supper and to see

the movie 'Hop' on Friday night. The kids were

so excited to see each other, they only went to bed

around 1 am and were back up by 7!

Saturday was a beautiful day - no wind, +10, and

they spent the entire day outside playing in puddles.

Charlie learned what a 'booter' is and went through

3 changes of clothes by lunch.

We finished the evening with ice cream from The Hut

and they crashed hard by 9pm!

Plain, ordinary quarter horse...

Tada! Super-Quinn! Lol!

Ok, whatever...Aimee felt the need to buy this hood

thing for Quinn and I thought it appropriate to make

fun :p

The Food Network Has Taken Over My Home!

Fine...I guess I can't really complain...Aimee and Curt

LOVE to watch the food network. The result has been

that I seldom have to cook! Aside from too much cinnamon

on chicken and too much cayenne, they are definitely

improving their skill!

They recently went on a hunt for a pasta maker.

When we went to Albertville they were all sold out

and ironically, Curt found one right in town!

Making ravioli. It turned out pretty good, I must say,

especially considering I am not a pasta lover.

I forgot to take 'after' pics, sorry

Christmas 2010!

Ok...I'm a few months behind with my blogging, I admit it! (Partly because I've been busy, partly because Curt's new camera takes FOREVER to upload pics) We had a great Xmas this year because a) the first year I didn't have to work shift work and b) our house was liveable!

Our kids got spoiled rotten of course

Aimee loves her art supplies!

Peyton

Charlie

Lucy and Sabrina -- both so stinkin' cute!

Little baby Owen

Chloe hanging out with Grandpa

Last but not least...moi! (How can you tell Curt was behind the camera this year?)