April 2011

{Sorry, some of the events are out of order in which they happened throughout the month}

We went to move cows with Doug & Mary Tebbs (and the girls). Nate took this picture of Charlize and I riding Roanie pushing the last few through the gate (and Mary's on the white horse in the background). I'm not sure why I didn't take more pictures, but it was a fun day! A little windy for the littles to get to play, but still fun!

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Cousins!! My cousin Jennifer Pike came to visit and we had a little get together at my Mom's house. The 3 babies are all pretty close in age :)

(L->R for top pic) Charlize, Addison, Emma, Fallon, Brecken

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Planting the garden. Charlize has been SO excited to help Nate with the garden. She's watched him prepare the ground and they went to buy seeds together. She loved pushing the seeds down into the soil and watering it afterward.

Then, later that night they made meatloaf for dinner. Charlize *loves* helping Daddy in the kitchen making food. Nate's set that she will know how to cook (yep, I'm still not a prominant participant in that area). Good thing Nate is!

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A nice sunny day at to go play at the clinic. She looked so cute, I couldn't help myself to try to get some pics. In the maximum 5 minute routine, that's all she'd give me. Still, I was able to get some cute shots of our girl! Grandpa Craig planted fruit trees behind the barn and the blossoms were just coming out!


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Easter with Grandma and Grandpa Brinkerhoff

We had a fun Easter Egg hunt and then the Easter Bunny arrived! Yes, they got her an actual bunny and she was *loving it*!! She was in complete shock that it was really hers. She loved it!! That poor bunny was carried everywhere as she snuggled it with love!

Taking turns pulling Charlize around in the 'Rhino' was fun, but then Grandpa wanted a ride!

Aunt Cheryl came to visit and we went out for a photosession for the two sisters. :)
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NRS (National Roper Supply) had announced a competition on Facebook looking for models. I thought it'd be fun to enter my sister Eleanore and myself in it. I knew we'd need to get out and take some pictures, so a random-spontanious photoshoot and we got some cute pictures. Not too bad for no prep! :)


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We did end up going out again for a second shoot to enter better full body shots.

No neither of us won the contest, but it was fun!!

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My little brother James was ran for Student Council in Health & Safety. I was able to help him make his posters and we had fun going to watch the assembly were each 'team' competed in events and presented a video encouraging students to vote. At the end they had a dance number where James rocked the "Shake Weight". I wish I could have gotten video of it, but it was awesome!

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4.16.2011

A warm day to play at the Splash Pad with Kimber!

After a full day of playing in the water (and missing her nap), Charlize was pretty tired. However, Grandma had Mac 'N Cheese and juice to keep her going! She loved playing with her gifts from Aunt Cheryl and running around with Libby!

And Charlize showed us all she could climb up the 'rock wall side' all by herself!

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4.28.2011

Dixie Junior Livestock Show 2011

James showed his lamb and was called back to star round! :) Eleanore, Fallon, Charlize and I were able to watch him show.

After putting his lamb away, Uncle James came to say goodby to the sleep Charlize. She just loves her Uncle James!

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Driving around town, we were actually waiting in the truck while Nate was working and I just thought I'd snap a few pics. Charlize doesn't always smile for me - lucky day!