Branson MO

I wanted to update you all about our trip to Branson MO. My mom took us and my dad and brother were supposed to join us later in the week as well as my great Grandpa and Grandma but that ended up not working out so we enjoyed a nice, relaxing trip with my mom and sister in law Danie.

The girls had an absolute blast but before I can go further I have 2 huge things to share....

#1. Emily asked Jesus to be in her heart. She has been asking about this for weeks and we try to explain the best we can that Jesus is her friend and she can ask him to be by her side for always ect... While we were in Branson, one days she just said she was ready to ask Jesus into her heart. As a parent, this is such an exciting moment. I know there is a lot she doesn't understand but we'll get there and for now I am basking in knowing she wants to know Jesus more!

#2. Emily is also fully potty-trained now. She started training all on her own on the way down to Branson. What a crazy time she picked but it worked out. I think it helped to have the extra encouragement of Grandma and Auntie Danie cheering her on. We are so very proud of our big girl!

We enjoyed lots of shows. We went to Noah-- an amazing production of what happened. You are surrounded by animals all around and sitting in the ark. It is really quite neat. Emily kept asking where Jesus was and then at the end a guy came out pretending to be Jesus and we had to explain to Emily that he wasn't really Jesus.

We also went to the Dixie Stampede- The girls loved it, so did Joel and I.

We went to a Chinese Acrobat Show. That was amazing. It is unreal what people can do to their bodies. My mom keeps cracking up about Emily. She was sitting on my mom's lap and said, "Grandma he's wearing girl pants," They were tight and sparkly.

We also went to an amusement park called Silver Dollar City for one whole day.

We went to a Kirby's magic show. It was crazy the things he could do. It still boggles my mind and I want to know how he did it all.

A great time was had by all and the kids did great in the car ride. I couldn't ask for better kids!




My Kenan-- He has big eyes like Abby did but totally Emily's cheeks and lips and nose. Gotta love Joel-- He fits the part well doesn't he??? :-)

My baby girls are on this monster of a ride

This one too...

We did the duck boats which was such a blast and we saw so much of the beautiful ozarks. Emily even got to drive the boat.

So did Abby

Me, my mom and Kenan on the duck boat.

Emily and her quacker

Joel and Abby on the duck boat

Emily and Auntie Danie

Me and Emily swimming in the outside pool. It was beautiful!

Joel and his kiddos at Bass Pro Shops

Grandma with Abby and Emily

The girls first night stay in a hotel. Can you believe that??? Abby is 5 next month and had never stayed in a hotel. She has now!

Kenan giggling

Wildtree Wednesday

Yum....my wildtree supper



Herb marinated chicken, zesty lemon green beans, scampi roasted potatoes and my favorite wildberry salad dressing with strawberries this time.



The chicken is sooo easy and so yummy!

1 heaping tsp of herb grilling marinade, juice of one lemon, or lime, mixed with 3 Tbls. oil. I used garlic grapeseed oil

Marinade for 1/2 hour, grill and enjoy $7.00 for a 1.8 oz jar-- you'll get about 10 uses out of it.



The potatoes were grilled and then I just simply sprinkled our wonderful Scampi blend over the tops for flavor. Our scampi is our number one best seller and phenomenal- not only can you use it on shrimp but it tastes amazing on chicken, pasta, potatoes, eggs... everything.. 12.00 for a 4.5 oz jar. There are tons of recipes on http://www.wildtree.com/ for what you can do with it. It is an awesome product!



*I am not eating wheat or dairy right now for several reasons- so I love the flavor the wildtree products give my food so I don't feel like I am even missing anything.



The green beans were just tossed and cooked in zesty lemon grapeseed oil. Sooo good! $12.00



And, you all know about my wildberry dressing by now.... $10.00

By now I am sure you are wondering what you can do to get your hands on some of these products for free....You can host a party. It is grocery shopping for free. You get your friends together- have some great food that I provide, and have a blast. Wildtree treats their hosts very well and you won't be disappointed with the massive amount of food you get for free.

When you host a Wildtree Tasting Party, we will show you, your friends and family how to make cooking a quicker, easier and more healthful project for those who are short on time, and a fun, interesting adventure for those who wish to be more creative in the kitchen.

You receive 20% of all your party sales- (most parties average 500.00- so that is 100.00 in free product for you)- you also get half price items and a host gift from me.

Wildtree Hosts are a key ingredient in sharing our healthful products in all communities across the United States. We want to enrich your families’ lives with baskets full of free products and just can’t thank our hosts enough for sharing Wildtree with friends and family. The amount of your reward depends on you! By asking your friends to host as you have, you will receive additional items at 50% off, redeemable the night of your party.

Let me know if you would like to host a party and start receiving your free, healthy products.

Wildtree Friday

Sorry this is coming to you soo late! I forgot about it as we are having such a blast down here. Busy days and late nights....


For this Wildtree meal I used these 3 ingredients. The jalepeno grapeseed oil, (it's awesome for adding some spice to your meals), the parmesan rice seasoning, and the wildberry dressing which I have talked about before. 1 cup rice
1 sausage of your choice, I used a turkey sausage kiebalsa
1/4 cup parmesan rice seasoning blend $8.50 serves 4- 3 times
1 Tbls. jalepeno grapeseed oil $12.oo


cook the rice, parmesan rice seasoning and jalepeno g.s. oil in 2 cups water for 20 min.
While this is cooking saute the kiebalsa in jalepeno g.s. oil just until heated through and a little crispy on the outside.
That's it-- it is super easy. I like to serve a salad on the side and of course I had to use my wildberry dressing to get a little sweet.... it was soo good.
I originally thought this was going to be a guest post- but I wasn't organized before we left to get that all taken care of so I will save that for another week.

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Some pictures

We've had such a busy last couple of weeks and that isn't about to stop. We leave tom. for a much needed week-long family vacation. I can't wait to tell you all about it when I get back.

Abby walking the plank at the castle park Kenan in his daddy's hat

walking at the zoo

Daddy with his girls watching the grizzly bears

Little Kenan talking to me!

HELP

I hope someone knows that to do with this face! My poor little man has been dealing with a skin rash on his face for over a month now. At times it gets bright red and looks sooo sore and other times it is more dotty looking like what you see on the top of his face here. He also has a blocked tear duct that I can't seem to get rid of despite massaging with a warm rag several times a day.

The rash started on the blocked tear duct eye after giving him eye drops the dr. suggested. It looked almost like the drops burnt his skin. Ever since the rash has now spread to the other side of his face too. It is more on his upper cheeks and feels very rough and touch compared to the rest of his skin.

You can see how red and touch looking it is. I am using all natural laundry soap with no harsh chemicals so I don't think that is what is causing it. Besides- it really isn't anywhere else on his body. Here is his other cheek-- this one didn't have anything at first but after about 2 weeks it was there too.

I'm just hoping one of you has dealt with this with their one child and will be able to tell me what to do!! I have used pure lanolin, burts bee's, organic california baby, triple cream, calendula ointment, aveeno lotion. All to no avail.... the lanolin helps the most but nothing clears it up.

Home

Lately I have had lots of questions going through my mind of what the home is supposed to be like. Does it matter what 4 walls you choose to inhabit or how clean you keep it. What is the mission of my home? What do I want my home to feel like for visitors? How can I minister more through where we live? I've been dwelling on these thoughts a lot lately and today I read this on Passionate Homemaking and loved it. It is all from God's word so I think he was speaking right to me! :-)

1. The home as a place of rest.

My home, first and foremost, should be a place of rest from labor (1 Kings 8:66, 12:24, 13:7; Psalms 126:6), refuge (Josh. 20:6; 2 Kings 14:12; 2 Sam. 18:17; Zech 10:10), and refreshment for my husband and children. This is most common purpose indicated through the Bible. It was intended to be a place of joy (2 Chron. 7:10; Psalms 126:6), a place to make happy with your spouse (Deut. 24:5). Can my family find rest in my home? Or is there constant tension or turmoil? Is there too much clutter that the body cannot rest?

My home should be a place to welcome home my husband in celebration style. The women of old welcomed back their men in joyful celebration from the battlefield (1 Sam. 18:6). Our husbands face many battles at work throughout their day, conquering challenges, guarding against temptation, and have successfully brought home the bacon! Therefore; he deserves a joyful welcoming. Do I welcome my hubby home with a shout and joyful excitement? Does he eagerly look forward to coming home?

2. The home as a place to cultivate learning.

It should have a continual atmosphere of learning and teaching of both knowledge and Biblical truth. “And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up…Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” (Deut. 6:6-9) Is truth being taught and cultivated daily in my home? Am I seeking to train and teach my children in everything we do? What kind of lessons can I teach while we clean together, prepare meals, and cultivate the home?


3. The home as a holy place.

It should be guarded from all things that might taint the holy dwelling. It is designed to be a place of protection for sinful temptation. A place where nothing abominable might dwell (Deut. 7:26). Are there any destructive influences coming into my home through books, technology, internet, or television?


4. The home as a place where thankfulness dwells.

It should be a place where we testify of the Lord’s goodness to our family, friends, and neighbors (Mark 5:19; Luke 15:6). We see the New Testament believers sharing meals, breaking bread, and celebrating together (Acts 2:46). Great generosity, sincerity, and thankfulness abounded in the home. Does an atmosphere of thankfulness pervade my home? How can I be more purposeful in cultivating a spirit of joy and gratitude in my home? Is the conversation around our dinner table one that encourages and blesses others, that acknowledges God’s work in our lives?


5. The home as a place to welcome strangers, refugees, the homeless, and hungry.

I was struck repeatedly by the numerous references to the home as a place to welcome strangers. The word ‘hospitality’ literally means: ‘welcoming strangers’. We see Lot looking around at the entrances of the city to welcome any stranger into his home (Gen. 24:23,31), and Abraham running up to strangers and welcoming them to his tent for a meal and refreshment (Gen. 19:2-3). If we feed the hungry and provide a home for the homeless, the promise is that ’salvation will come!’ (Isaiah 58:7). So not only is the home to be a place of rest for family, but also for strangers, foreigners, and refugees.

Feasts of generous proportion should be offered amongst an atmosphere of reflecting on God’s goodness (Prov. 23:6-8; Prov. 9:1-5; Gen 26:30; 1 Tim. 6:18). As soon as Levi becomes a follower of Jesus, we see him practicing hospitality by holding a mighty feast/banquet in his home and welcoming Jesus and all his friends (Luke 5:27-31). This was not natural for him. It took effort, preparation, and generosity.

The Israelites were called to remember that they were once foreigners and aliens, and therefore to love others as they loved themselves (Lev. 19:34). Offering hospitality was a moral imperative. We all were once strangers and refugees who were graciously taken in by God (Deut. 10:19). There ought to be no loneliness in the home, but rather comfort and joy should overflow. How often do I eagerly run like Abraham to welcome others into my home? How often do I extend generous hospitality to someone new, lonely, or homeless?

“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!” (Hebrews 13:2)


6. A place to minister to the church, missionaries and evangelists.

“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13). Throughout the New Testament we see people opening their homes to missionaries to find rest and refreshment (Luke 10:38-42; Acts 16:15), as demonstrated by Martha & Mary, and Lydia.


7. The home as a place that reflects our eternal home.

Lastly, our home should always be viewed as a temporary dwelling and an image or reflection of our eternal home (Hebrew 11:14; 2 Cor. 5:1, 8-9). It should not be a place we store much treasure in. The way we offer hospitality should image the glorious celebration that will take place at the end of the age. When people come into my home, they should sense the presence of the Lord. They should sense the joy and celebration that comes from living for Jesus. It should be a taste of heaven.

Wow! The potential you have for the use of your home is incredible. Are you willing to join me in adopting this glorious purpose for cultivating the home?

If our view of our homes is shortsighted, there is no motivation to accomplish the menial tasks of maintaining it. If we don’t cultivate a high and holy design for our homes, it is easy to slip into thoughts of frustration, comparison, or purposelessness.

If we view our homes as a place of hospitality – to welcome our families and the hurting around us – there will be so much more strength and motivation to keep it clean, organized, and prepared.

Wildtree Wednesday

We love the wildtree Onion and Chive Blend around our house- it comes in a 3 oz container for $9.00 and you only use a tsp and a half at a time. We love to mix it with sour cream and cream cheese for a potato topper and a chip dip. My husband loves top the tator and that stuff is chock full of preservatives and it has MSG so we love this healthy alternative. It also tastes great mixing into mashed potatoes and adding to rice as a yummy side dish to any meal. Sprinkle it onto anything you want extra onion flavor too. It is great! My girls love it too.

When you read the ingredients in the products below you will see the huge difference between our products and what you can buy in the store. This is just a few of Wildtree's products that we have picked apart but you can do this for every single one of our products and see they all have the same high standards and lack of preservatives.

Do you know what’s in your food?
Read this...

Taco Seasoning
Nationally Known Brand
Maltodextrin, salt, chili pepper, onion powder, monosodium
glutamate (MSG), corn starch, garlic powder, spice. Contains less
than 2% of the following: partially hydrogenated soybean oil,
silicon dioxide, natural flavor, ethoxyquin
Wildtree
Masa Corn Flour, Chili Powder, Cumin,
Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Oregano,
Garlic Powder, Black Pepper


Alfredo Sauce
Nationally Known Brand
Dehydrated Parmesan, Cheddar, Blue Cheese Blend (milk,
salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, whey, partially hydrogenated
soybean oil, malto-dextrin, non-fat dry milk, natural flavors,
disodium phosphate, sodium caseinate, lactic acid, mono and
diglycerides, citric acid) corn starch, wheat flour, maltodextrin,
whey protein concentrate, hydrolyzed corn protein, salt,
partially hydrogenated soybean oil, spice

Wildtree
Cheddar cheese, whey, cream, sweet
cream buttermilk, salt, garlic powder,
spices, Parmesan cheese, dehydrated
parsley, citric acid.


Marsala Sauce
Nationally Known Brand
Sweet Marsala Wine, enriched flour, maltodextrin, salt, corn
starch, butter, molasses, dextrose, roasted garlic, sugar, nonfat
milk, autolyzed yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor,
partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, cream,
spices, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, onion powder, chives,
xanthum gum, artificial color, cream of tartar, parsley, garlic
powder, chicken fat, white wine powder, corn syrup, partially
hydrogenated, coconut oil, monosodium glutamate (MSG), disodium
guanylate, disodium inosinate, sodium caseinate, lactose,
sherry wine, chicken powder, chicken broth, corn syrup,
sulfiting agents, egg yolk powder, soy lethicin...

Wildtree
Water, Lemon Juice, Marsala Wine
Extract, Cornstarch, Chicken Extract
(chicken broth, extract of rosemary),
Thyme, Mushroom Powder





Fajita Seasoning
Nationally Known Brand
Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn and Soy Protein, Sugar, Salt,
Maltodextrin, Spice, Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic
Powder, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Citric Acid,
Artificial Color, Silicon Dioxide, Natural Smoke Flavor,
Sulfiting Agents, Ethoxyquin

Wildtree
Chili Powder, Cumin, Sea Salt, Lime
Juice Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic
Powder, Black Pepper, Oregano,
Vegetable Fiber




Meatloaf Mix
Nationally Known Brand
Bread Crumbs, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup,
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, water, salt, yeast,
honey, molasses, sugar, wheat gluten, whey, soy flour, whole
wheat flour, rye flour, corn flour, oat bran, corn meal, rice
flour, potato flour, butter, dough conditioners (mono and
diglycerides, sodium and/or calcium stearoyl lactylate, soy
lethicin, calcium carbonate) yeast nutrients,(ammonium
sulfate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, distilled
vinegar, skim milk, buttermilk, lactic acid, calcium proprianate
(preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative)


Wildtree
Oats, Onion, Garlic, Black Pepper and
Herbs

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Next week there will be a guest post on a wonderful recipe using one of our products. Make sure to check it out.

If you have any questions leave a comment on this post and I will get back to you.

Getting to know you

The questions..
1. What color do you wear the most?
2. Would you rather have $10,000 dollars or a dream vacation?
3. Do you have a weird, quirky or unusual habit?
4. I really need to start..........?
5. What was the first blog you ever read?
6. Do you collect anything?
7. How old were you when you had your first kiss?
8. Do you text/twitter while driving?

1. Probably green
2. Dream vacation-- I'm all about memory making and 10,000 will just go for bills and won't change much.
3.not that I know of??? Maybe checking my doors a couple times at night to make sure they are locked when I had already checked them and knew they were.
4.doing more to serve God and make a difference
5. My friend Beth's- the stamper story
6.No-- just kid's clothes lately it seems
7. 17 and it was to my hubby--- (I kissed boys when I was younger like 6 on the cheeks but it was innocent and can't really count as a kiss)
8. nope!

Join in the fun- go here to link up

Wildtree Wednesday

Today we are going to make a meal with these 3 Wildtree Products:


Please forgive the browning bananas in the background. Our Alfredo is amazing. My husband loves alfredo but only from places like Olive Garden or Applebees-- he hates store bought, but he loves this and requests this meal often.


Our Wildtree alfredo is a culinary blend powder. It has such amazing flavor. You can make it a number of ways. We do the skim milk version because I like to use less fat but you can also use half and half or whole milk for a thicker consistency. I also double my milk because the flavor is so intense that you can get by with doing that and have the product last longer. I'm all about frugality remember?.





So- to make our sauce you use:


1/4 cup dry blend


3 tbls. butter ( I use 1 1/2 tbls butter and 1 1/2 tbls chicken broth to cut the fat)


1/3 cup milk ( I double the milk to 2/3)


making it this way is supposed to serve 2 but by doubling the milk it serves our family of 4.








The big alfredo costs 17.00 and feeds a family of 4, 5 times or a family of 2 10 times. If you double the milk it will last even longer so it is just preference. I find the taste is the same so I double. It costs less than buying a jar of alfredo in the store and is so much healthier for you too and trust me... it also tastes way better.





I top mine with steamed broccoli and sometimes grilled chicken too.





Moving on... The salad


I love salads so tonight I made a fruit salad.


1 cup of organic spinach (or whatever you have on hand)


1/2 cup chunked apple (once the berries come into season I love to use rasp. and straw.)


2 TBLS crunched pecans


a handful of craisins.


2 Tbls Wildtree's Wildberry Dressing $10.00 for 12 oz. ( I know- I know- it seems like a lot for dressing but it is sooo worth it. You will get around 15 salads out of this so it is less than a buck a time. It is definitely a worth it dressing to have on hand. We love it!)





The Bread


I just used a piece of home-made bread (I'm supposed to be avoiding wheat and cheese so this is a rice bread I had made.


I then topped it with our Garlic Galore Blend $7.00 and you only use little bits at a time so it lasts a long time.


I also used a dash of freshly grated Parm cheese





Our Garlic Galore Blend is a very versatile product- you can mix with cream cheese for a great dip for chips or veggies- or you can mix with mayo for sandwiches. You can also use just a pinch of seasoning like I did for the bread- you can also add it to meatballs or pizza crusts. It is for sure for those of you, like me, who love garlic





Here is the end result-- a wonderful, great tasting, healthy meal.





I told you all last week we would discuss Grapeseed oil and the health benefits of it and I wouldn't want to disappoint so here you go:





Wildtree’s Grapeseed Oil is Expeller Pressed.





Wildtree Grapeseed Oil is NOT solvent extracted like the vast majority of Grapeseed oils in the marketplace. Expeller pressed grapeseed oil is the result of a chemical-free mechanical process that extracts oil from seeds with no external heat and produces the finest oil. This method of oil extraction is an alternative to the chemical extraction method used for many conventional oils. Sometimes expeller pressed is referred to as cold-pressed.

Expeller Pressed Grapeseed Oil is made from grape seeds after wine production. It is therefore environmentally sound and requires no new farmland or water to produce. Versatile, delicious and good for you, Grapeseed oil allows the pure flavor of fresh food to come through. Its delicate flavor and body make it perfect for sautéing, baking or frying. Try it in salad dressings, on pasta or hard breads, or use as marinades or bastes for the grill.

Health Benefits
· There are NO preservatives such as TBHQ or BHT.
· It is NOT hydrogenated.
· There is NO sodium.
· NO trans fatty acids.
· NO cholesterol (it actually aids in cholesterol reduction).
· It has one of the lowest levels of saturated fats of all oils (see chart below).
· It is easily digestible and
· A good source of Vitamin E Alpha (an important anti-oxidant)(4.3 mg per serving).
· Highest concentration of poly (76%) unsaturated acid of any oil.
· Helps the body produce High Density Lipoprotein (HDL).
· High in Linoleic acid - and its health benefits:
- is a fatty acid which acts as a transporter for saturated fats - helps prevent accumulation in the arteries.
- also known as Omega-6 and in near identical proportions to mother's milk.
- vital to life and cannot be produced by the body alone.


Miracle Frying Oil
Grapeseed Oil is ideal for frying at high temperatures. It may be heated up to 419 degrees (F) without burning, - one of the highest flashpoints. Deep-fry your favorite foods in Wildtree's Grapeseed Oil for a wonderful light crispy taste and cholesterol free frying.





As you can see grapeseed oil is truly a must have for every kitchen to cut out the vegetable oil and the canola oil-- it is even healthier than olive oil. Wildtree has the market on Grapeseed oils with all their flavor infusions they have made. They have a plain grapeseed oil which is perfect in your baking, they also have butter flavored- great on popcorn, veggies, sauting onions ect, roasted garlic, basil pesto, zesty lemon (awesome on veggies), hickory smoked (great for meats), and jalepeno.


For those of you bread dippers they have a European Garlic, European Tuscan and a Chili dipping oil. They are all phenomenal.








If you want to hear more you can leave a comment and I can e-mail you the grapeseed oil fact sheet with the comparisons to other oils and the nutrition content. You can also check out their website at http://www.wildtree.com/





Thanks for checking in-- next week tune in for an awesome, easy chip dip that doesn't contain the msg's and preservatives that the leading store brands do.

Someone is 3

Look who is 3!! I will never forget the first moment we met. It was love at first sight. I knew at that moment that I would do whatever it takes to protect you and make you feel safe. To give you a loving home environment and teach you about Jesus.

You are my special girl and I love you so much it hurts...

Your smile has always lit up your daddy and my life...and everyone who knows you loves you...

This picture just cracks me up so I had to include it. Yes, you were the michelin baby! :-)

Sweet Emily Faith-- You have always been wanted and have always been loved and will always be. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for giving me the gift of you. You are my little ray of sunshine and you rock my world. I can't wait for all the years I have with you and yet I don't want another minute to pass. I want to bottle you up and keep you forever just as you are. Just remember to love Jesus more than anything and follow wherever He leads. I pray this over your life because then you will know true happiness and find real contentment and peace.

I love you my Emmy girl!

~ Mommy

Some Pictures

My sweet Kenan-- He does this with his lips a lot and I think it is so adorable! The Pearson Grandkids

It was virtually impossible to get a picture where they were all looking and smiling

You'll just have to choose out of one of these mom. Probably not this one though where the youngest Pearson child thought he had to get in too. Has to have attention you know!

They are all so incredibly precious!

Emily with her birthday cake

Playing with her birthday presents... she sure loves her hard animals.

Jonah auctioned off the pottery he had made. He made 81.00 just off our family. It was actually a lot of fun. There were some tense moments as several people wanted the same piece.

Emily swinging at the pinata that Auntie Danie made for her.

Thanks Auntie Danie-- We sure love you!!

Kenan all ready for Easter Sunday

He was tooooooo adorable!

My 3 precious kids on Easter Sunday. The girls

Great Grandpa Seger talking to a smiling Kenan

Joel holding Kenan and Maddison

Kenan talking to Grandma

Emily's amazing cake that Grandma Kopkie made for her. We all went 4 wheeling- the kids had so much fun--- even the big kids! :-)

Kenan and cousin Maddison- she is 2 1/2 months older but they are the same size

Abby and Maddison-- Abby is such a lover of children. She reminds me so much of myself when I was her age. I am sure people with babies cringed whenever I came around because I just wouldn't leave them alone. Now that I am a mom I am so amazed they were so nice to me. I would have told the little girl to go away and leave my baby alone. :-)

Me and my kids looking at the baby chicks

The girls with the Easter bunny at an Easter egg hunt we went to. First tractor ride with grandpa to go out and check cows.
sleeping in the bike trailer.
The girls dyeing Easter eggs- they had fun

I don't know how to take these from someone else and still make them big so it is really small but our whole family went on a 4-wheeler ride.