Dance, Fair and 1st Day of School 2010

So first of all I should say a little something about Cara's first duet dance competition she has every done. She did the dance with another girl named McKenzie. They really practiced hard for this. They did a jazz number to "Like Whoa". It took place on July 31st and they did great. The two brought home a silver. Needless to say they were a little sad they didnt do better. They were up against many different styles and age groups. But arent they cute???

Now onto Grant County fair. The kids did amazing this year. Courtney showed first. Her Market rabbit took Grand Champion. So this is a picture of her and her trophy.

Courtney during fit and showing. She recieved a blue ribbon. I think she did very well.
Cara just looks so cute out there showing her pig. She has learned to use her smile. She did great. Cara came home with two blue ribbons.

Wow! Over the years this kid has gotten really good at showing a pig. I think he did better than he ever has. Austin also came home with two blue ribbons.

The twins didnt get to show this year but they got to play. They just love doing the tractor pull each year. Here is Cael taking his turn.

And of course Cason. He made it to the second round and only 1/2 inch away from the third round. He really likes this!

They also talked me into taking them to the "Cutest little show on Earth" play. They had the chance to be in it. Cael was a pirate, eye patch and all. Arrrrgh......

Cason really wanted to be the parrot! LOL! I thought he made a really cute one.

This is Cason on the look out.

Cael was the first gunman, so he got to shoot Captin Green Beard to get the map. LOL! He was all giggles.

On to the 1st Day of School 2010

I cant believe that my twins are in 1st grade. So here they are saying they are big boys.

Cason

Cael

Cara is to funny. That back pack is bigger than she is. Cara is in 5th grade this year. I think she will do great and love being one of the oldest in the school.

Courtney is starting 7th grade. Wow! How time flies! She is also the schools ASB secretary.

Now the one who takes the cake! Austin is in HIGH SCHOOL!!!! WHAT!!!! I cant believe we have one in High School. He is a good kid. I wish him luck.

Here's to a great school year.......

Foster Family

Well right after we came home from girls camp we noticed some kittens were left alone in our back yard. We watched for the stray momma cat to come back. We decided after a day or so that we needed to step in and help these little ones out. (Those that know me know that I am not a huge animal lover.) So we asked a couple of people we trusted what to do.

Ran to Wal Mart and bought milk replacer and a bottle. The next day we ran back to Wal Mart and bought more bottles. ;) One bottle wasnt enough for 5 little ones.

Anyways a couple of weeks later here they are. Proud to say they are finally off the bottle. They started eating the nipples and Brent decided that was it. If they wanted to eat that they would figure it out.

Here are Courtney and Cara's kittens, the twins.
Austin's kitten. She is a little bit of a go getter. Always the first to eat!

Here is Cael with his kitten. As much as we try to clean her up, she is always the dirty looking one.

Here is Cason with his kitten, aka the Runt. She was so cute! We are keeping them in a play yard in the back yard. She was so tiny she could sneek out. She would always come to visit us at the door. She had the cutest little cry. You couldnt help but love her. We really got attached to this one. Sad to say the day after this photo she got caught in the rain storm we had. Brent and I tried to help her out. Warm her up and feed her by a dropper. A couple of hours later she lost the will to fight. Cason was really heart broken. But we have four other little ones to play with. They older kids have really stepped up and told Cason they would share. It is just taking a little while to get used to only counting to four. All in all it has been a good learning experience.

Dont tell any one. ;) Even Brent and I have gotten into really caring for these guys. Never thought I would be doing what it takes to take care of new kittens.