Ruby has kitties!

 We took in a stray kitty in the Fall of 2014.  We named her Ruby.  She then had 7 kitties in June! 
We were beyond excited!  We have wanted a litter of kitties since we moved to the country.  They brought the kids (and me) so much fun and joy throughout the summer.  It was hard to give them away but they all went to nice homes and we hope Ruby will have another litter again someday.

 Penny, Pete, Parsely, Pippa, Peaknuckle, Polly and Peanut

Children's Choir Tour- KC

Madelyn and Jillian getting ready to board the charter bus for KC.  The Children's Choir takes a tour every other year.  This year they sang in Omaha and 2 different places in KC.  I think they had the most fun at the hotel with their friends.

 

 

 

The moms had fun as well!



Dance Recital

 

Madelyn after her dance recital.  She was in a ballet class and a lyrical class this year.  She is our favorite dancer! 

Last day of school

 Jillian received the President's Academic Excellence award.  She works very hard at her school work and it shows. 

 Jillian with her 5th grade teacher Mrs. Roth

 The last picture of all 3 at Lincoln School.

 Sniff sniff....

 Owen with his 1st grade teacher Mrs. Likness

 Madelyn with her 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Fitzsimmons

Lauren at the Middle School Awards assembly on her last day of 7th grade

Jillian's first Turkey

 

Jillian shot her first turkey.  Right near the house.  We see them everywhere all the time, but when it comes to trying to bag one they are very elusive!  She was excited and Will was VERY excited!

YHS Track 2015

 

 Lauren was given the opportunity to move up and run with the Varsity Track team in late February.  She had a good season.  She spent most of it trying to improve her mile time.  She really wanted to qualify for state in the 1 mile.  She needed 5:35 to qualify.  She was within 1 second of that time on 3 separate race days.  She was pretty frustrated to say the least.   However, all in all it was a great season where many great memories were made.  She got to run on the SDSU indoor track as well as the USD indoor track.  And she was selected as the first alternate for the State meet so was able to travel with the team to Rapid City. She is looking forward to many more track meets!

 

She gets pretty nervous before the races.  Can you tell?

Easter 2015

 I still love to set a beautiful table for a special meal

 

 Easter baskets!

 

 Off to church!

 

 Uncle Jordan home for the holiday

 Preparing for the Easter Egg Hunt

 

 Ready, set, GO!

 

 A motley crew!

 

 3 Generations!

 

Ending a day of non-stop eating with a few side planks!