Muttn' Bustn' - 3/9/12

 After watching a round a kids riding sheep in the little Rodeo events, Gavin begged us to do it, that little cowboy.

 He wasn't even nervous.

 He rode "Bo Sheepus", who decided to run around in circles after leaving the pen, but Gavin hung on great, the 2nd longest, and got a score of 85 I think.

It was so awesome how brave he was.

He loves wearing his Muttn' Bustn' shirt now.

Rodeo & Livestock Show - 2

The Tractor Pull

Gavin was selected from the audience for the 5 yr old bracket

We were cheering so loud for him

The trick is to not stop to keep momentum. He did 3 rounds

And was able to successfully pull 100lbs. He did a great job.
A good lesson to just keep going, don't stop.
[I LOVE this picture; he's SO happy!]

Rodeo & Livestock Show - 1

Calf in a Crib

Baby piglets born at the Rodeo. Linnaea now Loves "Peegs"

Ride 'Em Cowboy

2nd & 1st Dental Checkups - 3/8/12

 Gavin didn't remember going to the dentist before, so this was like his 1st visit all over again, but he was very cooperative and really liked "Mr. Sucky".

 He's not crying, just doing a big Dinosaur mouth

 He thought the dentist was A O.K.

 Linnaea finally let the dentist look in her mouth, but only from the comfort of her stroller.

I rewarded them with play time at the mall. After a while, a mom had her little boy give Gavin some quarters to put in the horse so it would actually move. They were thrilled to really ride the horse, instead of just pretending. I just thought that was funny.

Putting in our Garden Box - 3/3/12

 

Dale made a 12ft x 12ft box

 

We all helped dig the grass out, even the almost 2 yr old Linnaea (we try to grow workers around here)

    

4 cubit yards of Vegetable Soil delivered from Living Earth

 Many wheel barrow trips to the back yard from the soil heep

 I helped even it out before we planted some of our seedlings growing in the laundry room.

We were so hungry we went to CiCi's, our favorite all you can eat place, for dinner.

Long Day.

Our New Bunny Rabbit - 2/29/12

 Gavin named her "Hoppy Feet"

 Hoppy is really good with the kids, and Linnaea has since learned to hold her like a baby.

 The kids also like to set her free and chase her in the house, but she now has a harness and a leash to keep track of her during petting time.

Gavin was trying to wrap her up like a baby.

Pre-School & "Rodeo Day"

Gavin LOVES Preschool, credit due to Ms. Laura and Ms. Kim of course,

Outside Gavin's classroom. I love the painted murals all down the hall.

Finishing Lunch with most of his class.

Rodeo in Houston is such a big deal, they celebrate opening day in School. I helped outfit Gavin in all his most suitable attire, and even made him a belt buckle, which was quite a hit for him and at school.

He's a Cute'n with his Cowboy smirk,
and his Clint Eastwood snarl.

BBQ night at the Rodeo - 2/24/12

 Outside our "tent" Dale's boss bought tickets for the whole team to enjoy the BBQ cook off

 We went on the big Ferris Wheel too

We finally took a picture to show everyone what a parking lot in Texas looks like. Notice they are all trucks and suv's. That's what we usually see, with minivans dispersed through out. That's why we bought our Tahoe before moving here.

Worker Girl & Hunter Boy

(it's really a stick by the way, and when we still had a "huntn' dog")

Prince & Princess Party - Feb '12

The kids were invited to dress up and see Rapunzel and Flynn Rider at Gavin's friend's 5th birthday.Gavin as: Prince Phillip

Linnaea as: little Princess Aurora

Vanessa as: impromptu Balloon Animal Entertainer
Dale had NO idea I knew how make balloon animals, though it had definitely been over 10 yrs since I practiced, it was funny how impressed he was.

Fun in February

We had friends over for "Some Mores" and Linnaea was so happy she could make hers all by herself.

They're so cute together, and Best Friends, 90% of the time.

The kid's favorite spot in the kitchen to "help"

Always with her baby, on our way to Monday morning ritual, Story time at the clubhouse.

Gavin's 1st 2 wheeling bike ride.

After 3 months of riding a 2 wheeler, we went on a rollerblading/stroller/ bike ride trip around the whole subdivision for Gavin. He finally got to go out of the culdesac, since teaching himself how to ride a 2 wheeler all by himself in October. He went straight from tricycle, skipping training wheels, to balancing himself on 2 wheels. So coordinated.

Gavin's Birthday Party - Jan '12