Merry Christmas!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cowgirl Up!

We are so proud!

2010 Owyhee County Fair

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

These are some of our first Herd name babies.

Big Boys

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

Practicing for Fair

Can you really teach a pig to walk?

Fun at the Drive In

Summer Fun

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

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

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

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

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