Who is this???

My husband likes to take pictures of me. What can I say?? I thought I would post this picture before I left, so that I would only miss one day. I didn't want to fall behind, ya know. So, this is a picture of me taking the kiddos to school this morning. I think the temp was about 7 degrees. Notice no jacket!! We are protesting jackets, it is the end of march, ya know. Anyway, I thought that I would put this shot up just in case you girlies forgot what I look like. hehe.

Volcano??

I took this picture as we were coming onto post. It is of the sun setting behind the mountains. It was kind of an overcast day. This cloud almost looks like a volcano that is smouldering. Up here, it is not uncommon for a volcano to do this, however I don't think that this is a volcano. Shane thinks it is. But, I thought that this shot was worthy of blogging. I thought it looked really cool.
I probably won't be posting pictures this weekend. But, not to worry, I should have some pretty good shots to post on Sunday night. Hopefully, I can make it up.

Puddles

Is this really a water puddle? Really, a puddle?? I think this ice is liquifying. Hallelujah!!! We are all excited, the weather guys say it may be around 40 degrees by this weekend. WOOOOHOOO!! I have been searching for the right puddle to get this shot of the reflection of a mountain in it. I just wish I could have gotten more of the mountain. Oh well, at least this is a sign that break-up is coming, or for you GRITS, that the snow is melting. Hopefully by the end of April, it will all be gone and we can see some color, other than white, hanging around. Until then, may we see more water and may our cars be dirty from puddles like these!!!

Daddy's girl(s)

McKinley is such a daddy's girl. She would much rather be doing something with daddy than me. Don't get me wrong, she loves me, I know that. But, there is just something about those daddy's. I always loved being with my dad, still do. There is just some special bond there between a daddy and a daughter. I thought that this shot just captured that bond. There is nothing sweeter than seeing her little hand tucked ever so gently in his hand. Emily is like this with daddy too. He can be out in the garage working on 4-wheelers or his truck, and Emily is right there with him, watching every move. I used to do the same with my dad. I used to like to "help" my dad. I didn't ever think I was really doing anything unless I was dirty. Being dirty is the key to helping every dad. I probably mostly got in the way, but I thought that my dad was---is great. He could fix anything,(still does in my eyes.) They are true heros, because like the saying goes, Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a daddy. Love both of ya, dad!!!!

Best Friends

I am sorry girls!! This dang blogger thing wouldn't let me post this yesterday. So, I am posting today, and don't worry I will post again tonight providing that the blogger cooperates. This picture was taken at ballet. The first one is Emily and her best friend. See her flipping her hair as she talks. I thought it was so cute!!! Just like best friends. I actually took this picture in the mirror because I couldn't get a good shot on them just regularly. The second picture is a part of her recital piece. Boy, she really gets into it. The third picture is just one I thought really captured my Emily!!!!

Harley

Everybody, meet Harley. This is the other member of our family. He just turned 3 years old in January. For the most part he is a good dog. He is sooo patient with the kids and even protects them if he thinks we are hurting them. We can't even wrestle around with them if he is around. He is a big baby. He tries to act big when our neighbors dogs come out, though. In this first picture, he is out running around. I thought it was pretty cool how I caught in mid air, running. The second picture is of him and Mackie. They have a love-hate relationship. She usually takes his toys and then he will take hers. She enjoys giving him loving. They last picture is of Mack hugging him and saying something in Swahili to him. What I think is hilarious in those last two pictures, is his face. Notice he IS NOT real thrilled, but he endures. And for that, I guess we will keep him around for a little while longer. I am upset that I cut the top of her head and his bottom lip off. I was trying to get in close. Oh well.

The bridge

I am cheating today. We had another wrestling tournament today and didn't get back until late. But, Jacob placed 5th out of 11 boys today. We are so proud!!! This picture is taken on post, on the way to Otter lake. This little bridge is right before the lake. I like how it looks rustic, and how the ice is melted just enough for us to see the water that flows underneath it. I also like the way the sun shines through the trees on the snow. It looks like a place of quiet, frozen serenity!!