Colter's Favorite Toy - September 4

Colter is in love with trains! I think it is his first real obsession. Wyatt has always liked trains, but Colter LOVES them! He is always looking for trains when we are out driving and gets very upset when they drive away from us, if he hears a train whistle he responds with a "choo-choo", and he loves to play with the trains we have at home. He's learning how to put the tracks together for the wooden train and he knows how to use the remote for the electric train. He especially likes to play with the trains when Wyatt is at school because then he doesn't have to share! Danny was playing with him the other day and commented about how serious and focused he is when he is playing with his trains; it's very different from his usual personality. I took these pictures the other morning when he was wearing his train overalls and playing with the electric train. He just looked really cute!

Valle Vidal: Beautiful Pictures of the Scenery - September 2-4

Here are some of our favorite pictures from our Labor Day Weekend trip to Valle Vidal in New Mexico. It was a truly spectacular place! We didn't see any elk, but we saw lots of prints and heard lots of bugling. As we were driving out of the mountains on Monday, Wyatt said, "No Daddy, go back to the mountains!"

Valle Vidal: Cute Pictures of the Boys - September 2-4

We were actually happy that it rained a little because the boys got a chance to wear their rainsuits before they outgrow them!

What a smile!

Wyatt loves waterfalls! Although it may not look like a waterfall to us, it fits his definition (water going over rocks), so he was happy with the "little waterfall!"

Another one of those smiles!

Colter and his "pet" ladybug that Gigi caught for him.

Danny caught this snake for the boys to see. Notice Colter sticking his tongue out like the snake!

Valle Vidal: Backpacking Pictures of Our Campsite - September 2-4

Over Labor Day Weekend, we drove to Valle Vidal in Northern New Mexico and took a short backpacking trip. Danny's parents were able to drive down from Colorado Springs to meet us for the trip which made it extra special. It rained a little during the weekend, but the scenery was beautiful and we all enjoyed the mini-vacation.The trail to our campsite was an old road, so it was an easy walk for the boys.

Wyatt with Gigi and Grandpa

Colter and Mama

Wyatt hiking with Grandpa...

and then getting a ride on Daddy's shoulders.

This was Wyatt's 26th backpacking trip. I think he could set the tent up by himself if we let him!

Danny and his "outdoor boys."

Colter loves playing in the tent!

Wyatt's New Skill - September 1

Wyatt is very proud of his new found cutting ability. He helped fix a snack for us by cutting the bananas into slices, then he and Colter dipped them into honey and cornflakes. Colter loves to dip food and Wyatt loves to cut food, so they thought it was a great snack!

Sites Around Dimmitt - August 2006

Here's a quick tour of our little town. These are just some of the important places to our family.

This is just one of the many, many feedyards in Castro County. There are also quite a few dairy operations. There are so many cows that there are significantly more vets than doctors in the county!

This is the current clinic building. It is several blocks from the hospital, so they are in the process of building a new clinic adjacent to the hospital. It will be completed in early January 2007.

Because of the construction it was difficult to get a picture of the outside of the hospital. So I just took a picture of the fancy sign!

This is our church and also Wyatt's preschool. It is just a few blocks from our house, so a couple of mornings a week the Colter and I will walk Wyatt to school.

Our Home - August 2006

our front yard

the playroom

kitchen/dining/living areas utility and craft roomoffice and workout room
boys bedroom
master bedroom
master bath

There is another bedroom and bathroom, but this gives you a little glimpse at where we spend most of our time. We love our house and are looking forward to decorating and remodeling a little more as time and money permit. : )

Views from Our Backyard - August 2006

Well, we don't have any mountains outside our windows, but we can't complain about the view. There is a cotton field directly behind us, so we get to see some great sunsets! Danny took the picture above as a thunderstorm was approaching one evening. If you look closely you can see the Big Dipper in the middle of the sky above the storm.

Little Bunny Colter - August 20

Colter really misses Wyatt when he's at school, so we try to make those mornings a little extra special with trips to the store, visits to the clinic to see Daddy and fun playtime with Mama. I took this one morning when we pulled out the dress-up box. He was having lots of fun!

Legacy Play Village - August 18

After a day on ER call, Danny gets the next afternoon off. We took advantage of one of those afternoons and took the boys to Legacy Play Village in Lubbock. They had so much fun climbing, sliding and swinging. They especially liked the "big curly tunnel slide."

The Morrow's Visit - August 16

Our good friends from Waco, Wendy, Aaron, Micah (below with Wyatt), Emma Shae (above with Colter) and baby Mallory, came to visit us on their way back from Colorado. Wyatt and Colter were very happy to see familiar faces and we all enjoyed visiting and catching up with each other.

Wyatt's First Day of Preschool - August 14

Wyatt was really excited about his first day of preschool! He goes to school (which is actually at our church!) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for about 3 hours. We are truly blessed to have a wonderful Christian-based preschool in our little town.

Wyatt's New Bicycle - August 12

Colter was really wanting to ride Wyatt's tricycle, so we decided it was time to get Wyatt a "big boy" bicycle. Colter is happy to have the tricycle and Wyatt likes that his bike is "just like Daddy's."