2016~18 & 19

 

Since last Sunday was mothers day and also the week after I switched back to working full time, I did absolutely nothing.  So here we have two weeks of May adventures.

Week one's Monday started off with some beautiful weather.  We took advantage of it and headed up to Axolotl Lakes for a family home evening hike.

This isn't the most flattering picture of myself but Mav on the other hand melted my heart in it.  The look he has on his face makes all the hard work and sacrifice of motherhood worth it.

Tuesday night I had church meetings and since Pais was pretty upset we wouldn't let her jump in the lake the night before Chris made up for it by letting them run through the sprinklers.

Chris and I have started waking up way too early to make sure we are able to fit in our workouts.  I do interval stuff in the spare room and he goes for a run and watches the sun come up. 

Wednesday morning was muffins for moms and I didn't get my dates mixed up this year and actually made it.  I don't think Hunt will ever let me live down missing last year.

Thursday night the kids and I had fun playing outside in the sunshine.

Friday Sparkles made his debut at Hunt's school.

That night we took the kids to the Jungle Book where Mav lasted about 10 minutes before he and I got to spend the rest of the night staring at the candy counter.

 Saturday morning I had to go to Bozeman for a primary activity and ran by Costco to pick up some diapers.  Hunt really wanted her picture taken in front of them and who am I to argue with that.

Saturday night I had to babysit the Chandler kids and poor Sparkles was given a bath in a bucket of motor oil.

And I cleaned up 5 million messes.

Throughout all this Chris was out chasing bears around the woods.

Sunday Chris let me sleep in and cooked me a pretty awesome salmon dinner.  We spent the night enjoying the sunshine out on the deck. 

Good thing we took advantage of the nice weather because the next day we got a ton of snow.

I cried.  But it does look pretty.

The below picture doesn't do justice for the story I'm about to tell but it's all true.  Chris was working in Big Sky and checking one of his generators on the side of the road.  He heard a noise, looked up, and saw a calf moose running down the road.  Not long after that a grizzly bear goes running down the road right after it and they both disappear.  He tried driving around town to see if he could find them but didn't have any luck.  Apparently he needs to start carrying bear spray when working up there.

The next day he had to deal with a lot of local traffic on the road.

Me on the other hand, the only exciting thing I ever get to see on my way to work is when the guy that lives by the bus stops pigs get loose.

 Huntley had her spring concert on Wednesday and had to dress up in a poodle skirt.  Of course Pais had to have one too.

Saturday morning Pais had t-ball.  In typical Pais fashion she cried the whole time but Mav loved it.

She never cries when doing chores outside with Chris so maybe we'll just stick to that.

Chris's birthday was also Saturday and instead of going hunting he spent the whole day with us and even tilled my garden.  I love this guy and so do those three little kids.

The taxidermist finished last years bear just in time for the best birthday present ever.  And also a great way for him to terrify unsuspecting children.

 He's a keeper.  The guy.  Not the bear.  Although I guess it's here to stay too.

2016~17

It was freezing this week!  Luckily we can at least pretend it's spring inside while watering our plants.

 Wednesday I bundled the kids up and conquered my nemesis the Spanish Q hill. 

The animals also must think it's spring too and we were able to go and play with our friends baby goats.

 Working out inside with the kids is ridiculous.  I make it two minutes before I have some one sitting on me. 

 Sometimes I'm a nice mom and decide I can switch my workout to airplanes and bucking bulls.

 Saturday morning Mav woke me up bright and early which ended up being an okay thing. While he was playing I was scrolling through facebook and saw some free kittens.  I think it was a better surprise for the girls then the cinnamon rolls I was originally going to have for them.

 And best of all Saturday night I had to go to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet for work and Chris got to be my date.  It ended up being a night full of Chris making new friends and chatting about killing things while I people watched but hey, at least I actually did my hair and makeup for once.  And even took a selfie, Ta'Merra would be proud :)

2016~16

Monday we started things off with a play date for Pais.  Typically she tags along on Huntley's play dates so it was different to watch her doing the play date thing on her own turf.  She's bossy.

 Tuesday Chris won husband of the year award.  He picked up Hunt from school and when I walked in from work the two of them were spending quality time playing on the floor.  He then helped make dinner and cleaned it up while I gave Mav a bath.  While I was helping Hunt with homework he spent time with Pais reading books and then after kids were tucked in their beds he worked out with me even though I'm way below his intensity level.  He's a keeper.

 Wednesday the sun was shining and we were able to play on the toys after the library.  I'm pretty excited to actually get to do things with Mav this summer.

 That night we helped clean up an older lady in our branch's yard and then got to roast hot dogs and smores after all our hard work.

 I don't know what Hunt was doing/thinking here but it cracks me up.

 Friday the girls had dentist appointments and Mav had fun trashing the office while we waited.

 

 Hooray for no cavities!!!

 After we went to the mall and Mav had his first experience popping bubbles on the giant mat.

 We ended our trip to Bozeman with a pizza and playing at the dinosaur park.  I am so happy we finally had some warm weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Saturday the girls had fun modeling all the clothes we'd bought the day before.  The Children's Place had the best sale going on and we are set for next winter. 

 Mav doesn't share his sisters enthusiasim for modeling and entertained himself with the popcorn bowl.

 Bear season is upon us so now instead of pictures of sheds I get sent pictures of shit.

 (Sorry mom, but seriously that swear was to good not to pass up!)

 At least the one of the guy and the view are good looking.

 Today I had to teach nursery to two kids who are nonverbal.  That lesson lasted a whole 45 seconds but they looked pretty adorable sitting in their chairs.

 Mav got to go to his first birthday party for his buddy Huck.  He got to experience a piñata. 

 After the party Chris took advantage of the break in the non stop rain we are supposed to have for the next week to let a few arrows fly.  He always asks the kids to come out so they can retrieve his arrows and Pais was happy to oblige. 

 And as a thank you he even let her water the horses.  She is one lucky little lady.