Santa Again...........

This time Jacob was freaking out because I wouldn't get in the picture. Same Santa, same place. Seriously this Santa just wants his picture taken. Look there's a sale on canned goods behind us, better get shoppin......

Santa Baby

We have been wanting to visit Santa and he happened to be at the grocery store the other day so it work out perfect. Jacob was not thrilled to be there until he received 2 candy canes then he just tolerated the situation. The boys didn't tell him what they wanted Santa just wanted his picture taken and that was it. It was kind of funny. Tyler was a bit concerned but I reassured him that he could always write a letter. When Jacob told Jace about who he saw he said "Santa scared me". I don't know where he got that but we laughed.

The Big 2

Jacob is turning 2 on the 23rd. He was born on black Friday that year. This picture describes how he feels about getting his picture taken. Really, he wasn't hurt but how sad is this?

Jacob's nick name is P-nutt, nutt or wee-nutt. He is full of energy and runs everywhere he goes. I get the comment that he talks a lot for a 2 year old. That is true. When we are in the car it is a battle between Tyler & Jacob to see who gets to talk.

Jacob loves chocolate milk, animals of any kind, food and being with his dad. He will say the most random things and it is usually in church. When he blesses the food he is also sampling the food on his plate. I am always giggling when he says the prayer.

Jacob also loves sports and to tackle. There have been many times that he has dropped me to the floor by tackling me. He is such a ham!

This is the best picture of all of them. How serious he can be with his football & little hand in his pocket.

He really does know how to smile but not this day.



Tyler is like me, smiles big for everyone!!

Happy Birthday P-Nutt. We love you!!

SK8

Tyler loves the skate park so we went this last weekend. It was kind of chilly but he had fun. Jacob had fun dragging the skooter around and running up and down the ramps.

The Smell of Fall

Fall reminds me of a lot of things. Potato harvest is one of them. After Tyler's football game we decided to drive down and ride in the semi with my dad. We had fun reminiscing about the older beater trucks I drove that the window didn't work, there wasn't much of a seat left, and when you turned a corner you held the door so you wouldn't fall out. Sigh, the good 'ol days! Here are some pictures from our fun trip with grandpa. Of course he shared all of his treats with the boys. Tyler un-tarping the truck.

P-Nutt pretending to un-tarp the truck. Gotta be like big bro.

Checkin out the spuds.

My turn to drive!!

In the cellar grandpa is picking out the BIG ones.

My dad was in the process of saying WOW, took a picture of it mid word.

Thanks dad, we had fun!

Back to My Roots

Here is my new best friend Bo. It got a little confusing because I have a dog named Bo but he is a boy. Bo the horse is a girl and she is HUGE! She is half draft horse so if you look at the horse next to her you can see her back is quite a bit taller. For all of my Dalley cousins, Bo is a decedent of Grandpa Milt's work horse. Cool uh? If you care to know she is from Andrew who is from the original Bessie Delia herself. (Chris/Kimmel Mom/Dad correct me if I am wrong). She was awesome to ride. She is Naomi's horse so thanks for sharing Omi.
We, that is Stasie, Sara, Chris, Kimmel, Naomi, Quinci, mom & dad went and rounded up some cows at Chris's ranch in Nevada. We got there late Friday night or I should say early Saturday morning. By the time camp was set up we went to bed it was 4:30 a.m. Yep, that's right the sun will be up in just a few hours. It was fun until we woke up Sunday morning to this..... It got cold so it was a shorter day but we did get a few (and I mean just a few) cows gathered & sorted while our feet & hands were finally to the numb stage (could be frost bite the verdict is still out). Thank goodness for hand warmers! I didn't get too many pictures and of course I am kicking my self for that. Hopefully my mom did. We had a great time - I say we maybe I should say me! Thanks for the fun times oh ya, and memories! My mom kept saying well at least we will have memories and stories. My dad said I have enough memories and stories I just want things to go smooth. It was cute dad!

This is Dude Chris & Kimmel's dog. He is awesome and took over Naomi's chair. I text this picture to Jace to show the boys because Jacob loves Dude and he says the name so cute!! Tyler thought it was funny he was Naomi's chair, me too!

School Lunch

I surprised Tyler and went and had lunch with him the other day. It was so funny to see his face. He just grinned from ear to ear when he saw me. I met him at his class and walked with them to the lunchroom. I started asking him how his day was and he was giving me the eye. Then he hurried and whispered we aren't supposed to talk in the hall. Oh, I am glad he follows the rules. It was a great moment for me when I would hear Tyler say "yes please & thank you" whenever he was offered food. The kids around us were hit and miss with these words but Tyler would say it every time. Proud mom moment.

There were quite a few kids from his soccer & football team that I recognized at lunch. Kids are awesome. They are so excited about life, food & recess! They would wave to each other across the tables trying not to be too loud so they wouldn't get in trouble. I got a lot of waves too, don't know who all of them were (they knew Tyler & said hi Tyler's mom) it was fun. It is reaffirming that the school Tyler is in is a great one! I appreciate what they do for our community and kids.

The neighbor girl sat across from us and so I had her take our picture with my phone.