Our Little Lady

We are enjoying her. She follows the kids around really well, I think that is the breed. She doesn't go running off. She doesn't like being away from us though. We rigged up a temporary livestock fence, it had smaller openings on the bottom but they got larger as you go up the fence. She knows she just has to climb and she can fit out of the bigger holes. So much for the temporary fence, it was really temporary.

She loves Travis, probably because he does the most running and that is how he loves to play with her. He can't stand to hear her whine. I tried out the leash with her, she was pulling against it and whining. It reminded of Brian McIndoo saying that he took his dogs for a "drag", he had to drag them. Travis was sure that I was hurting her.

Notice the black eye, not much of a lady yet but hopefully she will grow into her name. 

Meleah's Thoughts About Lady

We have a new dog. Her name is Lady. She is a Blue Heeler. I like lady a lot.
I love her a lot but she is really hyper.
She has sharp teeth and
sharp  claws.
I taught  her  how to ''stay''
We take her on walks.

My Moms

Happy Mother's Day!

I am so very thankful for my Moms. You may wonder why I mention more than one but that is because there have been so many women in my life, not all have been mothers, that have touched me.  I have admired certain qualities in their lives, received encouragement from them at a needed moment, witnessed their examples as they guided their children and homes as well as having shared their love. I am so thankful for all these lovely women that have been a blessing to me in my own life.
To my own mother, I am thankful for your love and patience with me. I never once doubted your love, you always made me feel special. Thank you for all your encouragement, even when I couldn't admit that you were right. You mean so much to me. I am thankful that my daughter shares your enthusiasm and zest for life, I get to have part of you with me everyday. 
To Caroline, my other "Mom", you have been such a blessing to me in so many ways. I have seen your patient example, desired to seek after that scriptural wisdom and insight I have witnessed in your life. I have always valued your opinion and advice. You have taught me the blessing of hospitality and service. I love to see how you continue to find ways and means to serve others. I also thank you for all the recipes and cooking hints. I am blessed to be your daughter-in-law.
To my Laura, you have been so wonderful to be there for my kids. They love to have that special attention and love they get from you. I have seen that individual attention you give every child and I know I glimpse Christ's love in your actions, every child is precious in your sight just like His.

To all my church sisters(including my own sisters and sisters-in-law), I would try to list all of you but it would be impossible. Thank you all for being there and sharing your motherly advice, your loving examples and encouragement. I know that I would never have made it through church with babies and toddlers, Croup, Teething, Hormones, and all those challenges that you face as a mom if it weren't for each of you. I see all the things that each of you endeavor to do in your lives and in the lives of your kids or nieces and nephews and your examples give me hope and strength to continue on. Thank you.
I hope all of you enjoy Mother's Day, whether you are a mother or aunt or friend, I have been blessed by you all.

Track Meets

We woke up last Thursday to snow on the ground and more falling. The 1st through 4th Grade Track Meet was postponed due to the snow and rain. They moved their Track Meet to the following Monday. I was quite relieved because all I could see is how long it would be to sit through the snow on a cold, metal stadium seat.

Friday the weather was better for Cody's Meet. He missed a few practices because of Conference and going to Arizona so he ended up only doing the Standing Long Jump. He got 1st place for 5th and 6th Grade Boys!

6 feet 3inches.

He wanted to do some of the shorter distance running but all that was available was the 400 and the 800(1/2 mile). He decided to start practicing for next year.

Travis ran the 400(one time around) and the 200(half way around).  He did really great but there were a lot of 3rd and 4th graders. He went out there and did his best though and did well for a kid that didn't want to run in the first place.

Meleah really shouldn't have participated, it is 1st grade through 8th grade, but she really wanted to and they said she could. She was out there running against 1st and 2nd graders. She ran the 50 and the 100 yard dash. In the 50 yard dash, she qualified for the finals. She was first in her group!

The Home School Group got 2nd place in overall performance. They have a great coach. (He reminded me of Andy Brown in running shoes, it made me laugh every time he ran with the kids. He speaks like Andy too.) I was glad the kids participated. They had a great time meeting new friends and learning some new skills.