July 2012

Jim's latest project. Giant project. Tearing out our parking terrace, and rebuilding it the 'right' way. A track-ho, the bobcat, an ogger, and a welder. I married a real cowboy, and didn't even know it.

The boys started drooling over a certain pair of air-soft-guns at Cabella's a few days before we headed to the ranch for a week. They agreed to work all week to earn the $30 they needed to pick them up -and that they did. Garbage runs, spraying weeds, digging holes, hauling groceries, stacking wood. 

And on Independence Day we camped way up in the mountains behind the house. This was us loading up at the house - showing just half of what we took. Where is the kitchen sink?

I started this fire while the boys were off trying to call in coyotes. At one point, I thought things were out of control. I panicked at the height of the flames, put the fire out - and started all over. Ayayay. 

And the next day The Becks came to visit...

Ry shot a gun for the first time, and after every shot said, 'I wanna do it AGAIN!' classic.

And then we contradicted mother nature, and everything normal... a giant blow-up water-slide in the middle of Wyoming.

Adults Happy? Check. Kids Happy? Check.

The Becks first Rodeo... Star Valley Style.

Bo loves when there's anyone younger than him. When Eli was born his famous line goes something like this,

'Emmie, I was so happy when Eli was born - because finally, I'm not the youngest person in the family.' 

He chased Ryan around like crazy this weekend. Bossing mostly I'm sure, but Ry seemed to like it. 

I tried really hard to force Sandy to want to be a cowgirl. I think she got it.

My handsomes.

And then there were guns... Sandy did really good until it came time to pull the trigger. She looks good though, right?

Spencer was all about the poses. 'Look at me and my truck .. and my gun.' Haha. Love him.

Oh - not just a poser. Serious led flew this day.

A very fun week.

Signing out of this post with class.

June 2012

Omaha, Nebraska

Somehow I ended up registered for a Warrior Dash in Nebraska, so we jumped in the plane and headed to Fiarbury to pick up Rick & Darcy.

Pre-Race BBQ with Blatny's

There were several moments I thought I was going to die. 

Our 'heat' (pun intended) started at 3pm - on one of the hottest days of the year. 

Jim decided to swim under the mud at the end. It's brilliant decisions like this that make it nice to have Dr. Blatny on hand. Hours later Rick irrigated a small sand-box from Jim's ears. 

Salt Lake City, UT

Hanging out with my sisters.

 One of these days Melissa will be done with Med School and our sister outings will be complete & flawless. 

Trying my best not to be obsessed with baby Leah - who is mine every Wednesday. Favorite day o' the week.

Leah Leah Leah.
I took my little sisters to the salon this day for a little pampering - an innocent ploy to hold the babe for two hours.

Smoot, WY

Jim on the phone - multi-tasking. A little digging - a little business.

Las Vegas, NV

Hockey Tournament. Made it to the finals - but lost the end game.

Somewhere, TX

Jim took the boys wild boar hunting. They past hunters safety, and were SO proud to earn their right to kill.

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 Bo got his hog right away, and couldn't wait to smother it in his brothers face. 

Ty is patient and sweet, and although I think it was eating him alive that his brother had already made a kill - he always sucks it up. He did hunt after hunt, through midnight, and then again in the morning at 5am, and again through midnight. 

He's a champ. And did, eventually get his hog. 

I love you Tyler J. 

Salt Lake City, UT

Some good laughs with old friends. Making a happy day, out of the tragedy of losing one of the girls.