Lil' Oasis

Baby Pigs Born 4/5

2011-04-12T08:50:00.001-07:00

Our Mamma Pig Charlotte had her baby pigs 4/5 all by herself! Good Mamma had 11 babies. 6 girls 5 boys. They are so cute!

The funny Farm!

2011-04-07T09:18:00.001-07:00

Spring Break Fun

2011-04-07T09:06:00.001-07:00

The last day of Spring Break we took the kids to Celebration Park for a Hike and to Fish, The fishing wasn't so hot, but the kids had a lot of fun on our nature walk. We saw a huge Jack Rabbit and enjoyed the scenery. It was such a beautiful day!

January/February 2011

2011-03-01T11:07:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful year this year! We have been so busy with Three growing Children, I don't seem to find as much time to update my blog. But will try a little better this next year!
Many Blessings to all of you the Joyous Season! Remember 'He is the Reason'.
Love, The Volkers Family

Linder Farms Corn Maze

2010-11-04T21:09:00.000-07:00

We actually made it to the corn maze, before it rained and was muddy. This year it was a little warm..ok it was hot, but we trudged along..dragging the kids at times and made it to all the check points! Great family outting!

Uncle Stan Came to Town

2010-11-04T20:56:00.000-07:00

My Uncle Stan came for a visit and got to meet the boys for the first time! We had a wonderful weekend, he spoiled everyone, and now the kids are constantly asking when he is coming back or when we are going to see him. So Glad to see him, it had been a long time.

Still Couponing

2010-11-04T20:55:00.000-07:00

Made it to my one year anniversary couponing and still going strong! Got all this stuff for $35, it was over $200 worth of stuff, plus earned 20C off a gallon at the gas pump.

Owyhee Summer Nights

2010-11-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

We made for a second time to Owyhee Summer Nights, it is a lot of fun, Great band, good food, beautiful scenery, can't ask for much more.

JJ's Big Fish Story

2010-11-04T20:49:00.000-07:00

JJ took a day to go fishing with his buddy Matt and this is what he brought home! We cooked them up for dinner and they were de'lish! Good Job JJ!

Fun at the Western Idaho Fair

2010-11-04T20:46:00.000-07:00

We took a day to go to the Fair and just have fun! Well the kids did. Cheylah took her friend and Braden and Carsten got to ride the rides together too! It was a lot of fun, and for once not too hot.

First Day of School

2010-10-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

First Day of School. 5th Grade for Cheylah, Kindergarten for Braden. Carsten get's to stay at home a couple more years. Where does the time go?

Market Piggy Wilbur

2010-10-06T08:18:00.000-07:00

We made it to Fair! Wilbur looked fantastic, did great, got 2nd in his class and tasted really good. Looking forward to having more pigs next year.

2010-10-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

Cowgirl Up!

2010-10-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

We are so proud!

2010 Owyhee County Fair

2010-10-02T08:27:00.000-07:00

I have to say, I am so so proud of my little girl! She lives for horses. She works her little hind end off and is a spectacular showman already, in just her second year. She was Junior 1 Reserve Champion, beating out 20+ kids. She makes it look so easy. Her horse Cover Girl can be a handful, but she handles her with grace and elegance. Cheylah we are so proud of you!

Lil' Oasis Kid's

2010-10-02T08:16:00.001-07:00

These are some of our first Herd name babies.

Big Boys

2010-10-02T08:14:00.000-07:00

Little 'me too' get's some special time with dad.

Practicing for Fair

2010-10-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

Can you really teach a pig to walk?

Fun at the Drive In

2010-10-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Summer Fun

2010-10-02T07:46:00.000-07:00

Braden, our 5 year old, dare devil, jumping a rake in the driveway. It was 100% his idea...and he was pretty good at it too.

Fun by the Water in Cascade

2010-07-11T20:57:00.000-07:00

Cheylah and Kate Canoeing.

Braden hangin by the lakeside and getting in with Dylan on some Fish Action.

Trent and Angela even made it down for a night from Moscow.

Hike to Blue Lake In Cascade

2010-07-11T20:36:00.000-07:00

While we were camping in Cascade over the Fourth we took a 2 mile hike to this lake up near the radar domes in Cascade...the first mile was about 1000 feet down...which meant, the second mile was up hill...it was a beautiful lake, wish it would have been warmer..but a definate fun time.

Brian & Brenda Harris Wedding

2010-07-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

JJ was in his friend Brian Harris wedding in June so we took this kids free chance to snap some photos.

Kevin and Janna pictured below.

Swimming at Givens

2010-07-11T13:06:00.000-07:00

The kids did swimming at Givens again this year. No one passed, bu they improved their skills.

Mom's Tranny Goes Out

2010-07-11T12:49:00.000-07:00

Two Words: Extended Warranty! I am not typically and extended wty person but this thing has paid for it self 3X over. The last little hiccup, when my tranny when out, and they found the water pump needed fixed too. $4100 of repairs and we paid $100 deductable.

Fathers Day in Silver City

2010-07-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

We went to mass in Silver City for Fathers day, we were going to have a nice little picnic afterwards...till the downpour hit, so we had lunch in the car...but it was a nice time. Happy Fathers Day JJ!

Volkers 2010 Family Reunion

2010-07-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

In June we attended JJ's Family Reunion in Meridian. It was a fun day at the park with all of JJ's dad's side of the Family. Rumor has it next year it will be in Colorado.

Lady Mustangs Softball

2010-07-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

Cheylah finished her first year of Fast Pitch Softball in 12U this year. She is only 10 so has a long way to grow on the team. She was able to get some good hits. Way to go Chey!

New Water Heater

2010-06-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

Well we replaced our Gas Water Heater and converted to Electric. Quite the home improvement project! We got lucky on the wiring, the electrician had rough wired for an electric heater when we built the house, so after chaning a few breakers in the fuse box, wiring the new water heater wasn't that bad of a job. JJ was plumber/electrician and contractor on the job. We even managed to not get in a fight the entire project. Put the gas water heater on Craigs list, it's still in wondeful shape, but with the price of gas these days, made the change.

Braden Graduates from Pre School

2010-06-03T07:27:00.000-07:00

Braden graduated from Pre-School! We are so Proud of him! His school program was so cute, he recited a memorized part he's been working on for about a month and was all smiles as he got his diploma. It's off to Sissy's School as he calls it next fall.
He graduated with his girls Hannah and Keylee.

T-Ball

2010-05-21T08:52:00.000-07:00

T-Ball is almost over..saddly, it's been a lot of fun! Braden loved running the bases. He's made a lot of great friends and I'm sure he'll want to do it again next year.

wilbur & charlotte

2010-05-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

Birthday Party for Cheylah

2010-05-11T08:49:00.000-07:00

Cheylah got to have a sleepover with some of her friends for her birthday. The girls had a lot of fun, we made homemade pizza, dad made them a bonfire, and they camped out upstairs. There was little to no, girl drama, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Maybe she'll get to have another one in 10 years or so.

Future Red Sox Catcher?

2010-05-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

Lady Mustangs 12U Softball Team

2010-05-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

Oh My Goodness!

Spring Program

2010-05-04T20:28:00.000-07:00

we had a good time at the school program, front row seats!!!! Chey did a great job, Jordan was spectacular on the fiddle, and Trey and Dylan wowed the crowd with their horse skills. Kate brought down the house with her clapping act. Next year it is Braden and Keylee's turn.

Our beautiful Kiddo's

2010-05-04T20:19:00.000-07:00

Watch out world!

Snapped some photos of the kids before Cheylah's school program. Only took about 50 of them to get these two really good ones..that is actually quite an improvement from the 200+ we took a couple Christmas's ago to make our cards.
Carsten (3) Cheylah (10) Braden (5), sitting on the fence in our front yard.

Cheylah's 10

2010-05-03T08:21:00.000-07:00

Cheylah had a wonderful time at her birthday party even if the wind blew and we couldn't have her bon fire.

Lily Jane & Luke Henry

2010-05-03T08:11:00.001-07:00

Our new niece and nephew came to visit for Cheylahs Birthday Party. Hard to believe how big they are already. Born 2/10/2010 to JJ's brother Kevin and wife Janna and big sis Laney Jo, they are a blessing to our family! The babysitting sisters love to hold the little babies.

Daredevils...

2010-05-03T08:02:00.000-07:00

Sunday afternoon Braden drug one of the wheelchair ramps out into the back yard and tells me...dad said I could...then starts to jump his 4-wheeler off it...after confering with dad, it was determined that he did NOT have permission, but dad thought it was OK to continue..I feel grey hairs popping out all over my head. Then they moved the ramp up front and started jumping their bikes off it. Bradens mad in the photo because his tire is flat and is blaming that for his wreck.

Many Faces of Carsten

2010-05-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

Our baby Carsten (3 1/2) is quite the little fella. We joke that if it's been dead silent for more than 30 seconds someone better go find him because he's probably up to something, and it won't be good....like blowing out the candles to his sisters birthday cake, or trying to pump fuel out of dad's gas tank. I love the picture of me holding my nephew Luke and Carsten looking at me like "mother, what are you doing? I am your baby!" We luv all our kids, they keep us on our toes!

Bradens First T-Ball Game

2010-05-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Braden had his first T-Ball Game Saturday May 1. It was a lot of fun! I think it is organized chaos, but still cute to watch. He is having a good time, his favorite part is running the bases, he's a fast little guy so watch out!

Cheylah's Pig Wt. In

2010-04-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

Cheylah and her pigs survivied our first pig wt in, it was funny, but that's because I got to watch and didn't have to carry the beasts around....they can really scream. Wilbur was 79#'s and Charlotte was 74#'s, max wt was 85 so we were close, now we have to get them to 230#+ by 8/3. Some of her fellow club members were there too, Tyler was a huge help with the pigs, Jordan is clipping a tag into his pigs ear, Wade, carrying his piggie back to the trailer and the goofball squad posing for a photo.

Our Rock Star is Turning 10

2010-04-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

Our little Heartbreaker, soullshaker, troublemaker, is turning 10, hard to believe!
Happy Birthday Chelylah!
We Love You!
4/28/2000 23:23:23

Ouch!

2010-04-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

JJ & I were loading cows to take to the sale last Saturday, when one...soon to be hamburger cow...decided to go under a panel. The panel came down on my finger and the other panel I was holding onto, trying to keep him from going under...ouch, thankfully I had my gloves on, because all you would see would be a stub. Why my right hand tho?? It's broke and needed 5 stitches. My good buddy Steph got here in 8 minutes...she was still in bed when Cheylah called...I think it took her like 20 minutes, but I was in pain. She took me to the ER, Kevin came and helped JJ load the rest and we took the no good, filthy animals to the sale..good thing prices are good now, need it to pay the doctor bills. I don't need surgury tho..thankfully. That's why I raise pygmy goats, if they won't go where I want them too...I pick them up and carry them. JJ can just deal with his cows on his own. The life of a hobby farmer.

4-H in full Swing

2010-04-22T08:53:00.000-07:00

Cheylah is a busy bee. She got her market pigs over spring break. Charlotte and Wilbur. They are hillarious. Her friend Jordan is doing pigs too, so his were with us for a week while he got his pen set up. Cheylah built a feeder from an old bed we had and is in the process of building them a shelter. On top of that she tries to ride her horse every Sunday and we've been having baby goats since the first of February, so It's a busy place. She started Softball in April, and Braden is playing T-ball so we never know which direction we are running.

Still Couponing

2010-04-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

My latest and best purchase was Post Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles, my kids love them, good thing.
I got coupons on e-bay for $2, then spent $6 for the Cereal! For $8 got 80 boxes of cereal! We eat 1 box a day around here, so in the real scheme of things....it might last till the end of summer.

Easter Egg Fun

2010-04-22T08:36:00.000-07:00

We had a good time decorating Easter Eggs this year. Braden kept making blue and orange colored eggs, Carsten was happy to be one of the big kids and Cheylah helped the boys.

See Stephs blog to see what we're doing

2010-04-20T08:28:00.000-07:00

So I'm cheating on my blog and directing you to Stephs blog to keep up with us a bit..she's so good at keeping up withs hers and since we hang with them..there are photos of us there too..after my finger heals...I broke it and needed stitches..I'll try to get caught up..you can even see pictures of my finger from the Er on Stephs blog... http//brisfamfun.blogspot.com or link on the side to Brisbin Fam.

2010-04-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

KTB--some peoples kids..what can you do? I'll pray for you!

Sweet Babies!

2010-02-11T13:33:00.000-07:00

My Sister In Law Janna and her hubby Kevin...JJ's brother, had twins yesterday 2/10/10. Big Sister Baby A and Little Brother Baby B. No names yet, are doing good. They are so precious! Congratulations, Janna, Kevin and Big Sister Laney Jo!

Guess Who is 5

2010-02-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

Braden Turns 5 in January. Where does the time go?

Braden's Pre-School Christmas Program

2010-01-25T14:22:00.000-07:00

Our little Donkey Boy, in his first Program! It was so cute!

Getting Together.

2010-01-25T14:10:00.000-07:00

Volkers Gathering! In December the Volkers clan got together to celebrate Tanners short leave from the Air Force, he was stationed in Alaska in January, and Blond Ashley's Birthday (13). Quite a group.

Sledding at our Place

2010-01-25T12:16:00.000-07:00

Our little speed demons, loved the snow and sledding. The snow didn't last long, but we took advantage of it while it was here!

Thanksgiving Feast at Bradens Pre-School

2009-11-24T16:34:00.000-07:00

What a super fun day at Braden's Pre-School.

Musical Kids Class Braden, Hannah and Keylee go to after Pre-School. Carsten was dying to go, then wouldn't participate.

Making Homemade NOOOODles

2009-11-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

Katelyn stayed the night the other night, so she got to help us make Homemade Noodles that we using in a dinner we took to Kevin & Janna. They also made some Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate in them, they named them Kate and Chey Creations. It was a lot of fun and flour all over the place.

Dinners for Janna

2009-11-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd put the list of who is going when and what they are taking to Janna..so we don't double up on her...great Idea Julie..... If you are on the day she is scheduled to come home, skip yours, her mom wants to cook that night for her, you'll be added the next time the list is updated. Drop off around 6 or before the day you are scheduled.

Friday: Jenn (will pass to Joann if she goes home Friday)
Saturday: Kris
Sunday: Megan Veggie Sausage Stew w/ noodles. Rolls/Pumpkin Sticky Buns
Monday: Julie, Spagetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, no bake cookies
Tuesday: Steph
Wednesday--was going to suspend it from here on until after the holidays since her folks will be here and there will be lots of left overs....pending how she is doing we'll pick it up 11/30 Monday...

For those of you who aren't sure what this is about: My sister-in-law Janna, JJ's younger brother Kevins Wife, is pregnant with Twins, due in March, had a rough go with it had to have her gallbladder out, then developed a blood clot in her lungs so has been in the hospital for over a week now. She will hopefully go home any day now, and we're cooking it up for her so she can spend time with her daughter Laney Jo. She's having a boy and a girl and they are doing well thru this whole ordeal...just giving mom a run for her money.

All this for $65

2009-11-08T16:08:00.000-07:00

$250 worth of Groceries for $65...wanna know how I did it? See my new blog http://savingthebankonecouponatatime.blogspot.com

Birthday Party XXL

2009-10-12T16:39:00.000-07:00

For the first part of Carsten's Birthday Party we went to Cabalo's Orchards in Kuna for a Hay Ride and Picking Pumpkins from the field. The Grim Reaper was there and the kids got a kick...some got a thrill, out of her. All the kids, big and little had a fun time. We had a contest to see who could pick a 13 pound pumpkin. Keylee won, Trey got second and Tawny third. Good job kids.

To wrap things up we went to Idaho Pizza in Kuna and took over their dinning room. Carsten had a great time and Loves all his gifts and family! Thanks to everyone for a great time!

Carsten's 3rd Birthday--Zoo

2009-10-12T15:54:00.000-07:00

For Carstens birthday we took a trip to the Zoo...Funny the zoo, visiting the Zoo. Well they let us take all our kids home but I think there is an exact Carsten and Braden in the Monkey Exhibit. We had a lot of fun, Uncle Trent went with us too and gave Grandma Rose a tour, she had never been to the zoo before. The animals were really active, the kids had a great time. Happy Birthday Baby Carkey!

Carsten is 3????

2009-10-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe my Baby will be 3 on Saturday October 10. He came into this world and gave us all our grey hairs in one swoop! But by the Grace of God he survived and has blessed us every day since! We Love you Carsten! Happy Birthday, even if you are a little creep sometimes! Love, Dad, Mom, Cheylah and Braden and Grandma Rose!

Bradens First Day of Pre School

2009-09-14T10:21:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe my little man is going to Pre School. He was super excited and Dad took him to school. I remember my dad taking me and thought it would be a special moment for both of them. I'm not ready for him to grow up, at least I still have Carsten at home with grandma and I.

Fun at the Western Idaho Fair

2009-09-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

The kids reward for a great summer, a trip to the Western Idaho Fair. They had a lot of fun! Hard to believe summer is over.

Where Owyhee County Gets Together--The Fair

2009-09-14T10:06:00.000-07:00

Cheylah had a super fantasitic First Year at the fair....OK so her lamb died, but we salvaged it and she still had a rockin' fair, she got 2nd in Horse showmanship, fourth in her favorite Reining. In Goats she got Grand Junior I showman and got to go to small animal round robin where she showed a Cat, Dog, Rabbit, Pygmy Goat and learned about a Cavy and Chicken. She got 3rd over all. WE ARE SO PROUD OF HER! She is quite the little showman. She also got to go to the dance, mom and dad on the sidelines and had a good time. Here comes the gray hair.

Hot and Cold, for the Horse part of the Fair it was 100+ degrees for the rest of the fair it was in the 70's. Only in Idaho.

Camping at SilverCreek

2009-09-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

Every year we make a camping trip to Silver Creek, Id. This year was a lot of fun, we got a great spot right by the creek. It was relaxing and the kids had a blast!

Cheylah and Cover Girl

2009-09-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

Cheylah has become quite the horsewoman, she logged many hours getting ready for fair this year.

Swimming at Laney's House

2009-09-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

We have some crazy water children! Laney, Cheylah and Braden are little fish. Carsten likes to stick his toe in. It's always fun hanging out at Laney's house.

Fourth of July in Cascade

2009-09-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

We went to Cascade this July 4th with the O'Dell's, Brisbins, and Wilsons, my brother and his wife even joined us for a night there too. It was a lot of fun.

Our day outting to the lake would not have been complete with out the Law showing up. They weren't there for us thankfully.

Fun at the parade in Cascade. Love the one of Sandi and her boys.

Fathers Day 2009

2009-07-13T09:07:00.000-07:00

JJ wanted to go see Shoshone Falls for Fathers Day 2009 so we took a little road trip. It was a lot of fun and quite a sight!

Volkers Family Reunion 2009

2009-07-13T08:52:00.000-07:00

JJ's Dad, John, was the host for the 2009 Volkers Family Reunion this year he has 4 brothers and 3 sisters, and most of them made it to the reunion this year.

Swimming Lessons at Givens

2009-07-13T08:35:00.000-07:00

Braden is a little fish, he passed swimming with flying colors, Hannah and Keylee weren't as sure about the water as Braden but they all had a lot of fun. Cheylah and Kate took lessons the next week, but I didn't get any pictures because I was busy chasing the little boys. Sorry Girls!

Celebrating 12 Years

2009-06-15T09:55:00.000-07:00

Sunday, June 14, 2009 we celebrated 12 year of wedded bliss. 12 years, 3 kids and too many memories to count! I am truely blessed. We took the kids to Celebration Park and had a wonderful picnic and walk. The kids had a great time exploring and chasing lizards, we had a wonderful time walking, holding hands and enjoying our gifts. Later that night we went to dinner by ourselves. It was a beautiful day. I look forward to another wonderful 12 years. I love you guys!

Family Birthday Party

2009-06-08T09:48:00.000-07:00

We went to a BBQ for my Nieces and Nephew, Jessica, Hana and Jared's Birthday.

Sandi's 29+++ Birthday

2009-06-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

Our impromptu party for Sandi, within' a minutes times, JJ dropped a bag of Ice, Alli dumped the cupcakes and Steph tried to cut the end of her toe off with tongs, it was a wierd time in the kitchen. But a fun Birthday! Happy Birthday Grandma Sandi!

Cheylah's Piano Recital

2009-06-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

Cheylah had her third Piano Recital, she is getting really good, she had quite an audience. The little kids liked the Chocolate covered Strawberries the best! Good Job Cheylah!

My Pretty Flower

2009-06-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

We snapped some photo's of Cheylah and my roses at the front of our house. They are all Beautiful, but not as Beautiful as the little girl smelling them!

County Demo's

2009-06-07T13:16:00.000-07:00

Right after school got out, Kate stayed the night, instead of veggin' the next day mom put them to work on their 4-H Demonstrations. The two competed June 5 at County and did a fantastic job! Way to go girls. We are still waiting for the results, so check back to see how these two did.

My Secret Talent

2009-06-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

For some reason, I've always loved to decorate cakes and bake. I got this wonderful book this year at the school book fair, called Hello Cupcake, and have had a lot of fun with some of the designs. The biggest challenge seems to be finding some of the odd decorations that the cupcakes require. Who would know the Panda has a Cocoa Puff frosted uner his noes, or the nails of the croc needed to be banana runts? The Horse cupcakes called for White Circus Peanuts?? White...they make them in orange, but some specialty store online sells white ones...needless to say orange didn't look that bad. Some creations are my own. Looking forward to making many many more birthday cupcakes, or just for fun!

Fishing at CJ Strike

2009-06-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

May 31st we took a day trip to CJ Strike, near Grand View, with our friends the Wilsons. We had a picnic and fished from the dam and caught about 40 crappie. My dad would have been proud.

Cheylah's First Horse Show

2009-06-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

Cheylah showed in her first Horse Show, Saturday June 6, she did fantastic. Got Second place in showmanship! Way to go Cheylah and Cover Girl.

Fun Waiting for Mom

2009-05-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

Fun waiting for mom.

Cheylah/Haley/Jordan/Kate get their Lambs

2009-05-12T09:03:00.000-07:00

We had a field trip to our lamb breeders farm and the kids picked out their lambs for the year. We of course had to stop at the Frosty Palace on our way, part of the tradition. Looking forward to a great year!

Cheylah Playing Coach Pitch

2009-05-12T08:55:00.000-07:00

Cheylah is playing coach pitch softball this spring, Mom is the assitant coach. It is a dangerous sport for coaches, take Kindergardeners thru third graders and give them a bunch of balls and bats to throw and swing around and is a recipe for disaster. Cheylah is doing good though,

Popsicle Panda/Panda Express

2009-05-12T08:50:00.000-07:00

Our new cat Panda is quite the guy, he was a bottle baby so he thinks he is one of us, the other day I went to get Cheylah at my friend Alli's house and when we got out to the car to go he was standing there looking at me like 'what happened'. Crazy cat, has used about 11 of his 9 lives already. He rode home inside the car and I think he liked that part better.

Mothers Day with the Volkers

2009-05-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

We celebrated mothers day at JJ's Sisters House, it was a lot of fun and most of the family was there, which for this group is quite an accomplishment! Happy mothers day to all Mothers at there!

Happy 9th Birthday Cheylah

2009-04-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

Guess who got the camera again? Our now 9 year old!

Braden & Keylee Best Buds

2009-04-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Spring Goat Show

2009-04-27T08:40:00.000-07:00

Cheylah and Braden showed at the Spring Goat Show, they did really good and had a lot of fun!

Cheylah & Tylers Birthday

2009-04-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Tyler (14) and Cheylah (9) birthday party with the Volkers Clan. Happy Birthday!

Easter 2009--Rejoyce, He is Risen!

2009-04-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

Melba Youth Basketball

2009-04-01T10:53:00.000-07:00

Cheylah played 2/3rd Grade Girls Youth Basketball this year in Melba, she is doing so much better, scored a bunch of baskets! Way to go Shooter!

Tanner & Brody's Birthday

2009-03-10T07:36:00.000-07:00

Our Nephew's Tanner (18) and Brody (14) Birthday.

Fun at Fastlane in Meridian

2009-03-04T15:42:00.000-07:00

Braden Goes to the ER

2009-03-04T14:30:00.000-07:00

Can I say ouch! My rough and tumble boy Braden, cut himself playing outside, didn't think much of it, so we washed it, kissed it and thought that was the end of if, well the next night I go to put him to bed and discover this, picture doesn't do it justice, it was huge and swollen, so off to the ER, they put him on antibiotics and it is doing much better now.

Girls Lunch

2009-03-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

My Grandma Rose, who lives with us, recently reconnected with a friend from her childhood, so on Presidents day Cheylah and I took her to lunch with her friend Lilian, grandma seemed to have a good time.

Braden Turns 4!

2009-01-27T10:31:00.000-07:00

Braden & Laney Jo's Birthday Party

2009-01-27T10:28:00.000-07:00

Smoke & Bandit

2009-01-27T09:14:00.000-07:00

Baby Smoke Born 1/8/09Baby Bandit Born 1/15/09

Our first Calves, both Bulls, made it in Early January, next set due in April