Update

We board the YMCA horses for the winter. Right now while the cows are on the pasture we have to feed them in the coral. Connor gets to ride in the back of the truck while Tim drops the bales. Then he gets to choose the horse he wants to ride. As you can tell by his smile he loves it. He has even gotten to go for a few steps and not get too scared.

This morning we made some muffins. Connor has to have a few spoons and a bowl of flour when we make something and then he has to wash his own dishes. (His choosing not mine) My floor always gets washed with all the water that spills.

On Sunday we were able to attend Declan's baptism. He was so perfect.

Today Pam and the boys came for a visit. We were trying to stall them for lunch so we could eat with Tim.

Summertime...finally

The last two weeks have been gorgeous and we are maxing out our time outside. Last week I took Damon and Connor down to Big Hill Springs for a little hike. Connor didn't want to go in the back pack and hiked the whole thing, including a super steep hill. I had to carry him the last little bit as he was a little tired.

Damon loved playing and taking care of Connor as you can tell by his firm hold around Connor.

He was supposed to be staying with Granny for the day but hung out with us instead. Several times he suggested that "maybe he could come to" when we went to do something. One time Connor wanted to hold his hand (1 finger) and Damon commented on how it "kinda felt funny but cool at the same time"

You can't see it super good but last week I built a flower bed in front of the house. We picked the bricks up Sunday and they were in the back of the truck Tim needed for the farm. I knew Tim was too busy to help me do it so I took a couple of days and did it myself. I leveled the ground and moved 252 bricks into place. It isn't 100% finished yet as I need Tims help putting up plywood behind it to keep the dirt in. But I am pleased with how it looks. Connor enjoyed every minute helping me or rather unhelping me. He had my little garden shovel and kept putting back the dirt I moved or sitting right were I needed to put a brick. But I loved having his help.

Fall round up

The other night we headed out to a pasture out west to bring the cattle home. The first thing Connor found was a rock pile. "Rock, rock..." as he ran to play in the pile.

Tim, Greg and Connor bring the cattle in. It was so beautiful along the river.

Connor absolutely loves quad rides. He can say it pretty good. He was quite happy to be left on a quad while the guys sorted the cattle.

I luv this picture. Connor figured out that he could hang on the fence and get a better view.

Connor loved sitting on the post watch Greg & Tim load the cattle in the liner. He would give them high five as they ran down the ramp and smile like nothing made him happier. We put the bull in the stock trailer rather than the liner and we dropped it off at home while Greg took the cows to another piece. Connor watched the bull get out and very clearly said bull for the first time. The next morning we were getting the quads out of the trailer and Connor was looking all around for the bull, even lifting his hands up as to ask where it is? I had to show him were it was and that he was having breakfast. Still a few days later if we need to distract him somehow we ask were the bull is and he completely forgets why he is crying.

We went out to play in the leaves the other day. I wanted a few pictures while the leaves were still crisp. After yesterdays wind we have been left with many bare trees. A reminder that winter is coming but oh well lots to look forward to during winter to!!

Connor really needs his hair cut but he still is super cute. I couldn't get him to smile very much - to intent on playing.

Well our bug is now 18 months old and trying to copy most everything we say. Some of his words lately are: Sadie, bull, rock, beet, bone, kiss, scew (screw), phant (elephant), apple, nuts, mits, boots, socks, shoes, chip, cheese. I know there are many more but can't think about them when the weather is so nice outside 25 degrees. In the last 2 weeks he has transitioned to an afternoon nap and now finally doing a 2 - 21/2 hr stretch. Very nice for me to get work done. I got my garden all cleaned up today just need to rototill it. I always think I am cutting back on what I plant but every fall I am amazed at how much I have to try and store.