Family Fun

We decided to drive up north today and shoot our guns. We got to ride around in the jeep and later had a picnic. But most importantly I got to shoot my pink 22 Kevin get me last Christmas. We had such a fun time!

Ready to go!

My boys and my girl.

Caleb shooting his 22.

Ready, aim, fire! Good job Deacon.

Exploring.

Isn't she beautiful?

I could do this all day!

Our view from the jeep.

Such a pretty day.

 Abby cant resist a little swim!

Our view from the mountain.

I love all the beautiful wild flowers.

 My fingers coated in gun powder.

Caleb is really a good shot.

Check out our handy work.

Planting Flowers

Deacon and I decided to plant some annuals today.  As you can see we needed some color around our tree. Now if I can just keep them alive!

I cant wait to plant my garden!

Belated Easter Photos

  We had several egg hunts on Easter. You want to know how to keep two busy boys.... well, busy?  Easter egg hunt! 

The day started out dark and rainy. Then just before the egg hunt started the sun was shinning bright and the eggs were in abundance.  We had some happy boys!

I hope you all had a great Easter too!

The Karate Kid

Caleb is becoming quite the martial artist.

He is currently a yellow belt with all his stripes. So soon he will have a bright orange belt to show off. He is practicing kempo jujitzu and judo. Before we know it he will be a brown belt like daddy!

For The Birds.

I found some new birds to add to my collection! I fell in love with these two pheasants at Redwood Gospel Mission Thrift store the other night. I knew they would be even cuter with a coat of paint. I happened to have just enough leftover spray paint from another project.

Aren't they adorable?

To The Max.

I am so glad maxi dresses are still in style this year.




Flattering for every figure and super comfy! I have a 




couple I am going to be wearing this spring and summer.

Comforting Chicken and Biscuits.

Its cold and rainy outside, a perfect evening to make some comfort food. Chicken and biscuits are my definition of comfort food.

1 small onion

3 carrots

3 stalks of celery

2 Tbls butter

1 Tbls olive oil

3 Tbls flour

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup half and half 

2 cups leftover chicken cut into bite sized pieces

1 tsp thyme

1 Tbls fresh parsley

cayenne pepper to taste

salt and pepper to taste

a tube a biscuit dough (I like Trader Joes because it contains no hydrogenated oil or chemicals)

1 cup cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Chop all veggies to small pieces and saute in butter and oil. Saute for about 5 minutes till veggies are tender but still have some crunch to them. Add flour and cook one more minute. Next add your chicken broth to pan, cook till thickened. Then mix in half and half and spices. Pour into a baking dish. I like to use my cast iron skillet so I can put it right in the oven. Place your biscuit dough evenly on top of the chicken mixture and sprinkle on the cheese. Bake 20-30 minutes till biscuits are cooked through and browned on top. Enjoy and feel comforted!