Ty Loves to Sweep

Once Ty decides he is going to do something, he is going to do it 100%This day it was sweeping. He swept the garage, the walk, and even the dirt driveway.
Here he was trying to play, but he couldn't part with his broom
Now I just need to teach him how to do it right, so I can really put him to work!

A Visit From A BEAR!

This morning when I put Dixie out it was apparent we had a visit from a bear.He'd tried to get our trash can, which is "bear proof" and I guess it worked because he was unsuccessful

I always thought the bears left our trash alone because of how bad it smelled with all the diapers. It always stinks with 2 boys still in diapers.
It is not a small trash can--I have no idea how we didn't hear him as he must have made a lot of noise dragging this off the porch!

I though Dixie would have barked with the noise right out the front door. So much for Dixie being a protector--Good job Dixie :}

Cooper LOVES Dandelions

Cooper has a new obsession and it is dandelions! All kids like dandelions, but Cooper LOVES them. He will pick and blow the seeds for hours!


luckily for him there are tons in Crested Butte and no one picks or sprays them. There are yards and fields covered with the bright yellow flowers

here he is trying to blow the cotton, but he can't get his air in the same place as the dandelion. He will then just pull the top off with his hand.

sometimes he forgets and puts them in his mouthIt is very funny watching him try to get all the fuzz out of his mouth

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........dandelionsCooper doing his part to reseed all the dandelions in town!

Brooks Says the Funniest Things

Yesterday while chasing her ball on the dirt driveway Dixie was kicking up some dust. Brooks said "look how fast she is, she is really making steam" I couldn't bring myself to correct him. It was too cute.
Recently I wasn't feeling well and Brooks was going to check my forehead and take my "fevature" again I couldn't correct him, however the good laugh did help me to feel better.

Cooper on the Chopper

When we were outside today Cooper insisted on riding Ty's 'chopper'.
He can't make it go, but it makes all kind of sounds and he loves pushing the buttons

Here he had to stop and dance along with the radio. Cooper still can't hear music without dancing just a little bit.
I know it won't be long and he'll take off on the thing.

Not Something You See Everyday

Not something you see every day! I encountered this cattle drive on the road between Gunnison and Crested Butte.
I was held up for quite a while and the cows were right by my car on either side. I was late getting home to let Jenny go, and really wished the boys had been with me.I know they move the cows like this several times a summer--hopefully they can see it next time. Makes me feel like I still live in the "wild west"

Saying our Prayers

We are all saying our prayers for Mike's Uncle Mike who underwent a double lung transplant yesterday. Early reports are that he did well in surgery and today they hope to take him off the ventilator. The biggest risk now and for the next little bit is that his body might reject the new lungs. Please keep him,Aunt Linda, and their family in your thoughts and prayers. We love you Uncle Mike!