Off To Canada

Mom, Joanna and Jubilee have left to go see Jessica, Chris and the new baby. They flew out of Phoenix yesterday morning at 3:00 and got to Jessica's house last evening. They said that she looks just the way Jessica did when she was little. She has dark skin and with all that dark hair she could be the perfect little Indian baby. Just think, I have a niece and I haven't even met her yet! Someday that will change!! :)

There is a lot to do around here with Mom and Joanna gone. You don't realize how much work they do until they are gone! Jenny is here and has been an awesome help with the meals, which is nice for me. I'm not very good at planning them. :)

Isn't she sweet!?

I told Joanna to make sure she gets lots of pictures, along with a family picture of them. If she doesn't forget, I will be putting  more pictures on here later on! :)

For now, you all have a great Easter weekend!!

A Good Laugh

This is our little girl all grown up! Jubilee turned 6 months today and I got this cute, funny little video clip of her to share with you all. Jubilee and Micah play more and more together the older they get and it is so fun to watch them. We've watched this movie over and over again and still get a good laugh out of it! :) The pan lid is kinda loud, but I think that you can still hear her good enough.

Enjoy!! :)

It's A Girl!!

Look who arrived in Canada around 4:00 this morning. Little Kezia Grace who surprised all of us. She decided not to wait on Grandma to arrive before she was born.  Instead she had a better idea, and that was to come 7 days ahead of her due date. Mom and Joanna were planning to fly in on Thursday of this week thinking they would make it before she arrived. But now she is already here, so they are going to get to enjoy her for three weeks that they are going to be up there. Kezia Grace is a perfectly healthy little girl, weighing 7lbs. 4oz. and measuring out at 21 1/2" long. I want to see her so bad, but the miles keep us apart. Someday I will see her and give her a big kiss right on the cheek!! :) 

She is so sweet!!

She is just so perfect!

Spring is Springing

Hi Everyone, Spring is here and I am excited!!

Everywhere there is signs of spring. The weather has been incredibly warm, the bees are busy gathering nectar, the trees are full of blossom and things are starting to grow everywhere. Nature has set off the alarm that winter is over. 

In a way I am glad to see the winter in the past, but we have a long hot summer to look forward too. I love the spring, but I'm not exactly looking forward to the long hot summer days ahead. 

With the great urge of life springing out everywhere gave us the ambition to clean up and get the gardens ready for spring planting. 

The guys have been staying really busy with work, so lots of things at home don't get done like they should. This Saturday everyone was at home, so we all jumped in and helped get some things done.

The newest toy on our farm is a tractor. Comes in very handy with all the garden work. Joshua has learn't to run it and thoroughly enjoys it!

Out came the lawn mower for the first time this year. The yard is growing out and needs trimmed. I was surprised this morning when I looked out the window and saw Millie in the front yard. (Dad likes to spoil her) :) I failed to remember to snap a picture. :-/

Jared hard at work.

With lots of wood chips coming in from work, we decided to take out the raised beds and put down mulch in our small garden. We quick dug all the carrots before they filled the garden up with chips.

Micah David helping Grandma wash the carrots. :)

l.o.l. I think he picked the biggest one! :) 

::dirty and sweet::

Uh oh.. look who we found! :)

Mom and Joanna planted pansies in the front yard.

Dad weed-eating...

I stayed busy cleaning up while carrying my camera around snapping pictures.
 Hope you are all enjoying spring as much as we are! :)

your blogger... Joylin

Free To Good Home

Anyone want Molly, a 9 year old Australian Shepherd? She is a great family dog, loves children, other dogs and cats. We have to find another home for her cause she chases our cow and the other day she bit her, damaging her udder. Millie is recovering, but is a slow process. We really rely on our milk supply, so Molly has got to go.

If you want her, or know of anyone that would want her, please leave a comment below.

Thank You

Family Time

Jubilee - "Look at me everyone!! I am 5 months and 1 week and I am sitting already!! It is so much fun!"

AUHHHH!! Jubliee can finally sit up and play with me!!

We are partners in crime!!

My basket becomes a boat afloat out on the ocean. It's fun till it topples over. Then the waves become carpet again... saves me from drowning.

The weather was awful yesterday, but today the sun came back out and we went up to the Stronghold to enjoy the warmth of it.

The boys enjoying the awesome weather!!

Your blogger and her "little" pet...

*SiStErS*

Look, Jared found water.

...and he is really excited about it!! :)

Justin and Joshua climbed to the very top. He took this picture with his phone.

We came home and made homemade corn dogs and icecream. Was a lovely day!

16 lbs & 12 oz of -- Pure Cuteness

Hi everyone, I know I haven't been a very inspiring blogger of late. I have been staying busy with... life. I guess that's not a very good excuse! =X
Anyway, there is always time to post some pictures of my sweet, adorable, little sis. :) 

Jubilee gets cuter every day!! :) Full of laughter and smiles for everyone!

See that mischievous grin?

So sweet!! :)

A hunk of sugar! :)

I will try to get my camera out and get an interesting post on here for all of you. Don't want you all running away! :)

Justin's 17th Birthday

Happy Birthday Justin!! We all love you!! :) 

Happy Birthday to Jenny and Micah

Jenny and Micah's birthdays are 8 days apart. We have really enjoyed having them next door to us and love having our little nephew around. He is our favorite nephew so far, but in September he is going to have to share the attention with a little brother or sister. :) We are all excited for them!!

Happy Birthday to both of you!!