WATCH OUT RABBITS

Cody just packed up Payton and Rilee all dressed in their camo/farm wear. They are headed down to the farm to hunt rabbits. It sometimes blows my mind how many things my kids do that I never did growing up. They absolutely love to go to the farm. Even Rilee who is a girly girl loves to go to the farm. I am still trying to learn the different types of farm equipment...tractor, loader, bailer. To me they are all the same, but Payton always tells me otherwise. "No mom that is a loader." I guess I have too much of that city blood (according to Cody). The farm is a fun place for the kids to go and it is even better because it is special time with dad for the kids. I am sure that Talan will soon enough be packed down to the farm for the hunts. It is ok with me though cause it gives me some free time. Here are some pics of the 3 of them bundled up ready for the massacre!!!

The kids

Payton is staying very busy with preschool. He absolutely loves it. He was at preschool when most of these pictures were taken. He is a good boy, but is learning all about teasing from his dad. He is always teasing Rilee. She cries and he thinks it is funny.....until she bites him. He wants to be just like Dad. It is so cute how much a little boy can pick up on. He is still tenderhearted and very sweet. He is a great helper with Talan and loves to be the "biggest brother".
Rilee is so full of life. She keeps me hoping. She is such a girl....total drama. She throws tantrums like most 3 year olds, but still has a way of melting my heart when she looks at me with her pretty little eyes. She loves having CC here, and imitates everything CC does. She also is great with Talan. She likes knowing she is the boss of someone.
Talan is such the perfect baby. He rarely cries or throws fits. Sleeps pretty well at night and is just overall great. He is getting so big. He is already almost 13 pounds and is only 3 months old. He smiles and gooes and I could hold him and cuddle him all day (of course I can't cause I am busy chasing Rilee). He is pretty bald, but his new hair is starting to come in. Talan is a great addition to our family and he makes me remember the great things about being a mom when I am in the middle of breaking up fights between Payton and Rilee.
Cc, our other kid, just turned 16. Her friends down her threw her a surprise party at my house. They had alot of fun. We all love having CC here. She is a great help with the kids, and is kind to them even when they eat all her candy, mess up her stuff, color on her homework, and make a mess of her toothpaste and lipgloss. Thanks CC

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The Birthday Girl

I can't believe Rilee is 3. She had a birthday on December 29th. She had fun having parties and getting more presents (as if x-mas wasn't enough). She had a party with the Dyrengs at Wolf Creek Mountain when were there with Cody's family. On our way back to Gunnison, we met my family at Chucky cheese and had another party. It was a lot of fun for everyone. Time has flown by. I can't believe that she will start preschool next year. She is such a special part of our family and definitely keeps me busy. She will always be our princess.

Christmas 2007

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Here are a few pictures from Christmas eve and Christmas morning. We all had a great time and it was so cute to watch the kids get excited!!