Meri Meri...

Happy 8th Birthday to Meri! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 

School

Yep, we started a while back!  I had to get these 1st day pics even though I didn't post them until a few weeks later....it's the thought that counts right?  Hard to believe these kids are growing so fast! So far so good, they're (mostly) enjoying learning.  The year is still young though!!  James is sounding out a few words (!!!!) and LOVES to learn!  In fact, he would like to monopolize my time and have me work solely with him =) So, our days are very busy and seem to fly by!  But I'm glad for this special time I can have home with my kids teaching them. 

All of Us

Target

Bow & arrow shooting fun one eve.  Joe got a new crossbow and we had to try it out =) It was fun to shoot!  the 2 littlest shot their own "barrow" as James calls it. 

One evening...

 Out on our land one evening....sitting by the campfire.

 He wanted to shoot the BB gun SO badly.  Jake, Emily & I recently took our hunter's safety class (& all passed it woohoo!) and so he's not wanted to be left out!

 Waiting patiently.

 LOVE the views here...

 And the wildflowers...

 and the cute little girl with her dog.... =)

and the beautiful beautiful sunset we had to stop on our way home & get some pictures.