There goes the old chicken coop.  It was a good morning to burn - see that smoke going straight up.  When we called the fire department to let them know we wanted to burn they said, "If you are going to do it, get with it before the wind starts."  Funny story - it wasn't 5 minutes before the Sherrif was here saying the neighbors had called in a fire...brother......

I've enjoyed this little "Purple Shamrock" plant.  It has delicate little blooms that open up during the day and close in the evening.  

Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better.  There were some plastic parts in the piano that were just getting so old and brittle that they were breaking.  Delores came and took out the old parts, ordered new ones, replaced them, and then came and put it all back together and tuned it for us.  Thanks Jared, Natalie and Grandpa for the lovely birthday surprise!!

Happy Birthday to Grandpa!!! We hope he had a great day playing with these Grands and riding on the "floor leelers."  We could not ask for a better Grandpa!!!

Spring Break Fun...First the snowman and then....

 snow angels....

 More of those cute t-shirts....Jade, Ella and Naia are very creative.  Their shirts were all so different...

Yesterday when we got up it was raining...started snowing about 8:30 a.m.  I said to grandpa, "This looks like a perfect day for that little calf to be born and sure enough....we got home from Church at 4:15 p.m. and just minutes later Aunt Ann was calling us to say the calf was here.  She is so cute and soft and very curly.  

Springtime on the farm is never dull!!!  Just wait for that spring snow storm and lots of things happen.
Interestingly enough our Chapel was without power for the first half of Sacrament Meeting..  No organ---had to play the piano.  Sometimes change is good?

Talya and Trinley:  Ready for their fishing trip with Dad.  There is a little bit of a story here:  Grandma and Grandpa were taking some water, fishing supplies, and cinnamon rolls to these Grands and their dad and other Grandpa - but the road was long a steep...Grandpa thought he knew the way, but, alas, we missed the turn.  Needless, to say, the road around Escodilla from Springerville to Alpine makes the Young Road look like a paved highway.  Grandpa says, "I wasn't lost, I just didn't know where the fishing hole was...."  Anyway, when we got to Alpine we just decided to get on home...We left the cinnamon rolls at Tod and Crystal's in Nutrioso, ate at Arby's in Eagar and called it a day.  

 Tonya took Jade, Tyanne and Tarrik to a National Monument for some school reports and scouting requirements.


 And, were the little fishergirls successful?   I'd say YES!!!  When we talked to Tyanne one time, she was on the other phone with her Dad and he was yelling, "Reel, Bugs, Reel----you can do it---Reel it in..."

Ellie and Haylee found a little green grass and a willing sheep.  

 Uncle Allen and Aunt Ann are home from their mission to Alaska and they have their little cows back in their field along with the new tiny baby.  Isn't he cute!!!

 He is so soft....Haylee and Ellie really like him...

  New bird house-a blue bird house.  Wayne made it for Grandpa to give to me for my birthday.  I think it's really cute--thanks Grandpa.

 It has a little door on the side so we can see the activity inside--see when a nest appears, count eggs, and watch the progress.  Here's hoping we have some blue birds around.

 "I looked out the window and what did I see?  Popcorn popping on the apricot tree.."    Yes, it's true.  Way too early, but true.

 Saw this  idea from Martha...."Sharpie tie dye shirts..."We had lots of fun and they turned out cute...

I'm pretty sure we have some fantastic artists in this family....can't wait to try this with some other Grands!!!   Spring break is fun!!!  Sure glad to have company come!!!

Thank you, Natalie for designing this lovely handout for the lesson in Relief Society today.

Happy Sabbath!

The first of the March birthdays:  

Happy Birthday, Jared!!!

Jared is a great marshmellow roaster...here he's helping Haylee...

Carrie - Hope your day has been full of fun!!! (you're always helping some little one with crafts...)

And, our beautiful little Reese turns 7 today.   We Love Your SMILE!!!!