First Day of First Grade

I Haven't Felt Like Blogging

My computer is even slower than ever. I bought a 1 terabyte external hard drive (that's 1,000 megabytes!) to store photos and videos, hoping that it would free up some space. But then I loaded Quickbooks for PTA (I'm treasurer this year) and Skype with a web cam so we can talk to Brian, and now we're nearly non-functional. Last weekend was the county fair--one of my favorite times of the year! It was the only day we got to spend with Brian that week he was home.

It took Kylie all of 60 seconds to slip in the mud while playing in the stream.

Brian's favorite part of the fair is looking at all the new farm equipment on display.

My favorite part is the rodeo!

Brian, Tanner, Tylor, and Kylie.

Those bare back riders are insane! It makes me cringe to watch them.

The stagecoach demonstration was amazing!

Yee-haw, cowboy!

Team roping.

My little sister Laura is in beauty school, and she sugared my arms, ripping the hair right out! Sugaring is like waxing, only better. I'm loving my new arms and realizing what it feels like to be normal.

Kylie is the proud owner of these boots. She wears them everywhere, and with every outfit. It was cute how she perched in the open window, feeling so proud of her new boots.

Tonight some of the cousins came over for Sunday dinner. They practiced some cheerleading stunts in the backyard, to our amusement.

Tanner is in back, giving his sister a wedgie while she is suspended in air.

Kylie was playing her own game in the flowers. I heard her howl like a wolf a time or two, which is not uncommon.

My father-in-law holding his newest grandbaby, Jacie. Such a sweet picture!

Family Reunion and Shaun's Memorial

This past weekend was the Stott family reunion. Every year we go camping and everyone comes and goes as they are able. I love my crazy family!

Elaine and Dave flew up from Texas so that we could have a memorial service for Elaine's son, Shaun, who was murdered on June 3, 2009. He was 28 years old.