High on a mountain top.....

Lance hiked to the rock house that we had posted about earlier. It looks awesome. He went and check out the trail before we took Abby up there. Not sure if Abby could make it, it's pretty tough. Lance took some good pictures. It's amazing how much work people put into it, it's not like you can drive to it so all supplies they would have had to pack up there. Pretty impressive.

Lance said he was thinking of me when he took this picture through the window. LOL I guess I'm rubbin' off on him.

Check it out, pretty amazing.

He said that on his way back there were other hikers on their way up there to camp.

On the way back he came across a rattle snake............!!! YIKES>> He's a crazy man and started poking it with a stick so he could get this cool picture. I have to say I am impressed with it but I think I would have pee'd my pants!!

So now to the best part. He got home and showed me the pictures and I told him we should ask our 85 year old neighbor about this rock house. So we printed a picture of it and walked over to his house. He started to giggle and said, oh boy, you guys found the nudest colonie!!! Yep, that's right I guess years back the nudest needed to get away so they built it. WOW all I have to say is.... that's a lot of rock to move in the nude!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10th Anniversary

I've been meaning to blog these pictures and now that in 45 minutes till June 1st, I thought it's a great time!! Lance and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in April. The past 10 years have been wonderful adventure, so far we have moved 6 times with more to come. Our little family has become so close and I wouldn't change anything!!! To celebrate our 10 years together we rented a cabin at a bed and breakfast called Whispering Pines. It's just north of Lake Isabella, CA it was a wonderful treat, our cabin was awesome, we had a beautiful view from our back deck, and the food was delicious. It was the first time we have been away from Abby (other than a night in the hospital... I was so drugged it doesn't count!) it was weird to not have her with us but she had a blast with grandpa Randy. Here's to the next 10 years!!

Memorial Day Hike

Monday we went for a hike and found an awesome trail, from what we could see there is a cabin on the mountain in the back of us, we couldn't see it to well but it looked as if it were an old miners cabin. We are going to get our packs ready and check it out in the next couple weekends. Abby is getting to be a pretty good hiker. Oh course Dad had magic water that made her really tough and Mama found " flower power" pretty wild flowers. It's amazing, she would hold them and start running up the hill. What ever works.... right? We had a dutch oven cook up and I was in charge of dessert and bread and the bread was a total flop. I have never messed up bread that bad before!! The peach cobblers was pretty good, but I need some more practice. Note to self..... DON"T TRY NEW RECIPES WHEN YOU REALLY NEED THEM TO WORK!!

Mule Days Parade

I thought this was real funny. What creative parade entries they have using Jack Ass's LOL

So next to the Clydesdale I'll take one of these, Oh my, they were striking!! Oh yes, and from the great state of TEXAS!!! Oh how I miss TEXAS.

This was the 20 mule team and amazing to watch when they turn the mules towards the back actually jump over the ropes to keep them all in line and then straighten themselves back up. Who said mules were dumb? From what I saw they were pretty stinkin' smart.... stubborn maybe......

This was Abby's favorite, she said "Mama, Mama, hurry take a picture of that one, I LOVE IT!!"

Memorial Day Weekend

We made it through Memorial weekend. Nick left for Afghanistan last Monday, it's a very humbling experience to remember those that have fought for our freedom with one of our own heading to war. Words can not express how thankful I am for our fore fathers who have made it possible for us to live as we do. I hope and pray that our Marine makes it home safe, I pray that he know how much we love him here at home and how proud we are of him for his willingness to service our country and preserve our freedoms.
With our flag flying high we headed to Bishop for their Mule Days celebration. We went to the parade which I LOVE, it's all horse, mules, donkeys and good ole cowboys and cowgirls. What better way to celebrate Memorial Day!! These are my absolute favorite.... The Budweiser Clydesdale's. Aren't they beautiful.. I told Lance I wanted a Clydesdale and he his response was.... "do you know how much it takes to feed one of those?"...... LOL I can dream can't I?

The mule version of a Clydesdale.... maybe I could do with a half Clydesdale.... LOL

Daddy and his girl watching the parade. When we got home Abby played pack mule for hours. It was pretty cute watching her pack her cart full of stuff and pull it around with a rope.

This was the only clown she liked. I think she takes after uncle Stephen and is a bit afraid of CLOWNS!!

Catch Up

Sorry I'm like totally taking over the blog for a minute. I guess I haven't been keeping up on this very good. So here I go catching up.

Baseball

Tball

Birthday Party

Turkey Hunt

Dance Recital

Check it out I made another cake!

Here is my try at a moster truck cake. I totally forgot to take a picture before I delivered it to the party so the kids mom took one for me. I know your thinking..... gaylene forgot to take a picture!!!..... yep I sure did I was so worried about getting it there in one piece that it slipped my mind.

They already started cutting but at least I got a picture.

Gabrins Turkey Hunt

We had a great time, hunting together.

Gabrin shot a huge bird. His beard was

9 1/4 Inches and the Spurs were 1 1/4 inches long. HUGE BIRD!!! Turkey hunting is one of our favorite types of hunting. Gabe made a great shot on this bird, shooting him at around 50 yards away. You can tell he has spent a lot of time hunting. He is very sneaky and knows when to let the bullets fly.

Linda's First turkey

We had a ton of fun on the turkey hunt. I shot him right in the head, just like I planned. He folded up into a little ball when I shot him. I loved hunting with Gabe. He is so patient and helps me learn. I love spending time with him, and have learned to enjoy hunting since that is his favorite thing to do.

1st Turkey

Gage drew his first turkey tag this year & got it opening morning. He was so excited!! Way to go bud.

Abby's first T-ball game

Darn it, these went on here in a different order...... Oh well, you get the idea.

Abby's first game was so fun to watch. Not only did she look so cute in her uniform but she played really well. She was able to hit it off the coach pitch in both innings and she actually watched and got the ball when it came to her. Oh course I had fun taking pictures and Lance caught it all on video. She got so shy when she would get to first base with everyone cheering for her.
Running to first base really fast!!

This cracks me up not only the look on her face but the tired little guy in the dugout!! LOL I was a little early on the picture but you can still see the ball.

These last 2 are just ones that I took right when we got there. I will be taking her out for a shoot sometime soon.

Go San Diego Padres!!!

HAPPY EASTER FROM GREEN RIVER

4 wheeler ride

With the most recent addition to our happy family, we added a 4 wheeler. We have been having a blast frequently taking it for rides. We are really enjoying having such a fun toy. This is a picture of us on the mountain during one of the adventures. We are looking are best for sure!

Cake decorating

Guess what..... I made a Birthday cake. It was for a friends little girl. It was pretty fun.

It turned out better than I expected. I didn't dare write Happy Birthday on it. I figured that it people were coming to Birthday party they already knew why we had a cake!! LOL

I'm now taking cake orders!!

JuSt KidDiNg!!

Blue & Gold Banquet

The boys & their masterpiece Porcupine Cake for the Blue & Gold Scout Banquet cake auction. They came up with the idea & created it all on their own. No help from me. I thought they did a great job!!!