Snow week!

A few flakes started falling and by the time we woke up Sunday morning our yard became a winter wonderland! 

For the next 3 days heaven sent down the beautiful white stuff that provided hours of fun for the kids of all ages. 

Church was cancelled on the account of no one could get into the parking lot.  Everyday we waited for the call telling us we could sleep in the next morning because the buses couldn't pick up students.  So we stayed home and gained an education in shoveling snow, staying warm, and having fun together. 

We found many modes of transportation around the yard, from mom powered tubing to gas powered fun!

We played all day and into the night until we couldn't take the cold anymore. 

We even took a try at our snowman building techniques. 

Some of us longingly wished for summer, while others found favoite hats among the treasures in the winter box. (Kordale is modeling a hat made by his great-grandma for mom when she was a little girl) 

The snow is long gone on this Sunday afternoon, but it was a fun week while it lasted. We look forward to the return of our winter wonderland again! 

Our Newest Member

Morgan celebrated her 8th birthday this year. 

She was baptized on December 16, with many of our family and close friends in attendance. 

We are happy she chose to follow our Savior, Jesus Christs example and be baptized. 

On Sunday, December 17 she was confirmed a member of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Many ward members commented on how she looked like a little angel (I'm pretty sure they have seen her running wild and climbing trees on previous days.)

Little brother with his cheeto face, anxious for his day! 
What a great example all the girls have set for him. 

Remember the Fair?

I know it was months ago, but does anyone but me remember the two long weeks we spent running from one fair to another, towing along 3 sheep, 2 pigs, 4 kids and our own veterinarian? 
We started out August 17 at the Clallam County Fair and ended August 24 leaving the Kitsap County Fair. 

We really did have a good time and we all learned ALOT about animal care, people care and how to be ready for next year! 

Jordan bathed, shaved and even hand sheared her sheep to get them ready for the ring.  She took a turn at trying out other livestock as well to see what she was going to add for next year. 

Tori was unstoppable in the ring and didn't let her pigs run the show, instead she ran them.  She even made the newspaper with her smile and ribbons! 

Morgan spent the two weeks gearing up for when she can show with the 4H group.  She showed in just about every Open Class she could get into and learned from her sisters how to work those animals! 

Don't think Kordale just sat back and watched.  Before we knew it he had his own sheep picked out and was headed for the show arena.  He stole the show in our opinion!  Look out girls, your little brother will have ALOT of years of learning and watching! 

We even got the fresh from the city Lougy Cousins to join in the fun. 

Let's just say they are no longer city kids! 

 Lexi and Rielly both have joined in the 4H fun for next year.  They aren't to sure about taking on a full sized animal, but with time they will come around :) 

Look for us next year in both Clallam County and Kitsap Country Fairs!  Only our entourage will be much bigger.  It's looking like it will be 2 steers, 1 Heifer, 3 Sheep, 2 Pigs, 1 Bunny and possibly 1 Guinea Pig!  Oh and don't forget 6 kids, 1 crazy mom and our we never leave home without our truck driver, feed hauler and veterinarian- they come in one package! 

Someday has arrived!

It's in the format of collage's, but here are a few pics from just the past few weeks.

Okay, mainly just Halloween weekend. 

Adam, Marissa and baby Leona came to celebrate in the fun with us for Halloween,

we had a really fun weeekend and I'm sure Leona was cousined out for a while.  

 Our house was filled with elephants, a pig nurse, monkey, witch, devil and two werewolves (we are in Forks afterall)! 

 The sunny day beakoned us to the beach as the sun was setting.  It was absolutely gorgeous and the kids had fun running on the sand!

 We take pumpkin carving serious around here. 

Stay tuned, I'm on a collage roll.  So with any luck you might get to finally see some county fair pictures. 

Someday!

Someday, I will sit down long enough to post ALL the pictures from the fairs we went to in August, showing all the fun and ribbons the girls earned. 
Someday, I will talk about my kids and their cousins first day of school. 
Someday, I will organize my thoughts enough to brag about Jordan and her volleyball playing this season.  Not to mention both girls are playing in the school band and making their big debut tomorrow at the high school football game!
But for tonight, you the few readers I have will just have to know I'm wanting to show off my beautiful, talented kids but they never let me sit still long enough to have my own thoughts before running off to play taxi driver. 
So....rest on this thought- tomorrow, that would be Friday, October 7th is the 1 year mark for Olympic Northwest Veterinary Services!  That's almost as exciting as Kordale dumping the chocolate chips all over the kitchen floor- which is what he was doing while I took 30 seconds to type this!
Farewell, I have a mess to clean up!  Pictures to come SOMEDAY!

Memorable moments

 For birthday posts this year, I thought it would be fun to have memorable moments from the year. 

Here are some of the fun times with Tori.  We love the laughs you give us and enjoy having fun with you!!

Happy Birthday to our Tori Balori!

Birthday post to come tomorrow, when I have better internet access. For now, I hope Tori had a great day!
We love you Tori Balori!!!