The simple joys of boys...

Snowflake visits are always great...my kids love it! Derek went to work with Grandpa and Dad. He had fun playing and being with the boys.

Darrell was building a rock retaining wall and found a horny toad. Derek loved playing with it and it occupied his attention for a long time. He built a special house for the toad in a green bin. He had a bottled water cap filled with water and grass to eat...too bad the frog doesn't need that:) Darrell eventually let the poor creature go before it died.

Scoop on the Coop

Well, the chickens have moved out of the coop to another owner. It was getting too much for me manage so now Darrell has transformed the coop into a very darling play house. So far the kids love it! They actually go outside and play more than the did.

There is a kitchen and table installed directly. We had a blast going to Goodwill and purchasing pans, pots, spoons etc. Darrell even got a toaster oven to bolt in place. They also have a phone and clock nailed to the wall (no pic of that ). Emily will practically live out there when the weather cools off, she already loves to play out there when it is hot.

Baby Sling

I bought this sling when Emily was a baby, and Sarah loves riding in it now. I don't remember to use it very often, but when I remember to use it, she loves it. I couldn't carry it in her all day but if I'm just wandering for a bit straightening things up or doing light chores, she likes to help by strengthening my back:)

Child's Play

It amazes me the imagination that is blossoming in our little boy:) He can entertain himself for a long time. He spends hours playing army, star wars, restaurant and church. Thus illustrated here:

If you can't tell, he has created a pulpit and a sacrament table:)