A catch up

It has been a long time since I've updated this blog, which I wanted to do weekly. Well, I guess goes to show how busy we've been with just day to day things. Well Reese is now in pre-school. She is so cute in the uniforms, and I have to say as a mother of a 'very' independent little girl, it is nice to remind her that she only has 2 choices in the morning for her clothes!

Grace had her school musical last week and here is a picture of her all dolled up for the program. She really loves her red shoes! She also did a very nice job singing. Her smile was so big throughout!

This is unfortunately just a mini update, but some fun pics of our girls. The goal during the next couple days is to get all ready for Christmas, my favorite time of year. I'm very excited because we are doing a real tree this year! Although with a little kitten, I'm a little nervous, but we'll make it work. The girls are also really wanting lights outside. hmmm, I think we missed the boat on putting up lights in that gorgeous weather.

Early Birthday Present

Grace has been 'begging' us for a little kitten ever since we helped rescue 3 little kittens at my parent's farm at the end of the summer. Their mother was killed on the road, and the 3 were very tiny. We took them to a friend, and she amazingly pulled all 3 through! We went to visit and ever since then, Grace has asked if she could please, please, please have a little kitten! Both girls LOVE animals, no question about it. So Christian and I talked for many days/weeks, and decided we would let them have a little kitten as a birthday present for both! We also were glad to have given in considering when we went to Grace's conferences all she wrote about was either having a kitten or rescuing the kittens!

So far, this kitten has fit right into our home! She is very loveable and also loves to play and be frisky with the kids and the dog. We love our little Chloe! Even Christian this morning revealed to me that he felt this kitten fit into our home =) She loves to crawl on his lap as well to snuggle!


I have a very cute video footage of Grace with Chloe, I just need to figure out how to upload. Most cuddling pictures of Chloe & Grace are in her bed going to sleep for the night. =) Here is one I was able to snatch of Reese. You can see she has her favorite blanket in one hand, and the little kitten snuggled in the other! Welcome home Chloe, welcome home!

Chicken Whisperer

I have stated on countless occassions that our girls "LOVE" the farm life. If they could be outside with the animals all day, they'd be in their glory. Both have become so passionate and care for these animals, even the uncommon 'pets' - the chickens!

We all call Reese the little 'chicken whisperer' because she can get chickens to sit on her lap! They even follow her around like a little mother hen! So adorable.

I also find it very funny how much our girls love chickens, while their 2 aunts (Cassie & Melissa) cannot stand to walk near them! =)

Beautiful day for a picnic & a waterfall

What a spectacular Saturday in Minnesota! I know many were headed to the State Fair, however we're not huge state fair people, so the Gendrons, plus Melissa & Kyle headed down south for the day to New Ulm! We went spent time again at the Brewery there to take pics in the garden & then headed over to the park to swim & have a picnic lunch!

<--- Grace & Reese with their aunt Melissa

The Gendron Family! So Happy to have a nice summer shot!

<---- Can you begin to see the Baby Bump??? =) Love it!!!

Me with my girls! Pretty in pink!

PLAYING RESTING & EATIN!

We decided we still had a little energy left to go check out another state park and see the waterfalls at Minneopa State Park. It was fun to see and then hike down to the bottom where crazy uncle Kyle went into the falls!

Tired of feeding the squirrels

I had to share this little genius idea my hubby had for our bird feeder! We were getting so frustrated because we were no longer feeding the birds, but feeding the squirrels! They would hang on to the feeder upside down and demolish all the food! Stinkers! Christian was getting very frustrated, so the girls and him one night put this together! Little smarties and I thought was too cute so had to share!

Summer Fun on the Farm

Our Girls are some of the most spoiled little girls! They are spoiled, however, I absolutely love that they are growing up with a love of animals by being on the farm as I did growing up (goats are still my favorite). It is very interesting to see their interests when on my parent's farm.

Reese, as you can see LOVES her little red hens! She will follow them and even cuddle with them! She loves to collect their eggs, and will always say, "Thank you chickens" when picking up eggs or eating them at the kitchen table!

And here is our cowgirl Grace! She is riding Minnie, the new little horse Grandpa bought for the girls from the Amish down in Harmony Minnestoa! He had been planning this little (ok big) surprise for months, and he kept it a secret from all of us, including Grandma! She is a sweet horse and Grandpa is getting the saddle all ready for this fall to teach Grace to ride. We're thinking in a year she'll be riding by herself on Minnie after many lessons with Grandpa!

And here is the first time the girls saw Minnie and rode her. Can you see the huge smile on all '3 kid's faces'?!!?? Again, like I said, spoiled (& loved) little girls!

But mom, I don't want to take a nap.....

Yes, this is how she feel asleep yesterday for a little nap! Reese lately has not been wanting to take naps and this is not too bad except when it comes to around dinner time, she can get quite owly! I was making dinner, and she kept wanting to have a snack, after 3 times of telling her no because mommy was making a yummy dinner, I asked her to go to her room for a time out and to calm down. After 10 minutes, I realized she was very quiet and went to check on her. I found her half way between her room and the hallway sound asleep with her 'blankies'! She loves her blankies that Grandma made for her, and she was out cold! She is too funny!