Easter Picnic 2016

When you go on a picnic with the Lindsay's you shoot guns.  BIG guns.  This is Allen's big 50 cal gun that packs a punch.  Dakoda and Dean had shot it before but this was Devin's first time.  I think it's safe to say it kicks pretty hard. lol  Personally I think I'll stick with my .38 special pink lady.  It kicks plenty hard for this girl.

Never too old to color eggs.  

Dakoda and MaKayla

Devin

We boiled a few in onion skins and in purple cabbage.  The ones we let soak overnight were awesome!

Following clues left by the Easter Bunny is always fun.

More clues

And they finally found their baskets!

Easter is not complete without a picnic and gunshooting.

Boys and their toys

#3 Devin Lindsay woot woot

A picture and moment to cherish

Once in a while I think to take a picture.  To capture a moment. To engrave it forever in my mind.  This was one of those times. We had been visiting and helping my mom out with a few projects that needed done at her house.  As we were leaving the hugs started. I always hug my mom goodbye.  I never miss that opportunity because I swear there aren't enough hugs around.  When Devin got his hug I was amazed at the height difference.  Lol She is small but she is fierce.  You don't tell her you're too big or tough for a hug. You're getting one.  Thank goodness.  Every teenage boy needs a hug from his 5' grandma. 

Yep another one

I can't say enough about this boy's report card. Not just his report card but him in general.  He makes being a mother so fun and so easy.  All of my boys make me look like a great mom.  In all reality they are just good boys.  Never do they put on a fake front in order to impress people.  They are that way through and through.  Love them to pieces.

Love this boy's report card

My mom tells me all the time what great boys I have.  I know. Right?!?!  They make being a mom a breeze.  They do well in school, they stay out of trouble and they are cuter than cute.  Not to mention they are fun to hang out with. I often feel sorry for other moms when their kids give them crap because honestly, I have not had to deal with that.  My BOYS ROCK!!!

Caesar and the laser

Spud (our favorite dog ever) played with this laser like crazy.  We didn't get it out for a long time with Caesar just because it was Spuds I guess.  But here lately it has made it's way out of the drawer and Caesar has went crazy. He won't stop chasing it.  He will be so tired he can't breathe but he still won't stop.  If you put the laser down he whines and barks and tries to take it.  It is so dang funny.

New Addition

I'm pretty sure this is one of the most spoiled dogs around.  Spoiled but such a smarty.  Two days ago we decided to start the training for ringing a bell when he needs to go outside.  I watched a few youtube videos on training them for this and thought we should give it a try.  We hung our bells on the front and back doors and started ringing them each time we took her our.  Day two (seriously the second day)  I was in the bedroom and I here the bell ring and then a couple of tiny barks.  I'm thinking NO WAY.  I walk in and there he sits at the front door wanting out.  Totally blew my mind.  The rest of the day I was thinking did that really happen.  We were outside most of the afternoon so he didn't ring it again.  Last night - still day two - I put some kitchen scraps out for the other two dogs on the back deck and low and behold Caesar goes over and hits the bell wanting out to eat the scraps too.  Devin and I about died!  Seriously smart pup.

Caesar is Devin's 16th birthday present but I'm pretty sure we're all in love with him.  And he loves this furry blanket in the picture.  He buries his face in it and and just snuggles with it.  Such a cutie.  And did I mention how smart he is? haha

Track Begins

And so it begins…   Another track season has begun.  So far we have had two practice meets.  One at Union and one at Uintah.  Devin is running the 800 m and the 800 m in the Medley Relay.  He is also throwing the Jav.  I would have to say we are mighty proud parents of this kid.  Not only does a sport year round he is also on high honor roll which makes me even prouder.   

Birthday Boy

This boy makes me smile.  Okay, not so much a boy anymore.  He is now 22 years old.  Dang Not a boy at all.  He finally came home for a visit with me promising him cake. Food works every time.  Okay, not so much any more but it still helps.  We were lucky enough that he brought MaKayla home with him to celebrate his birthday.  I'm sure she shakes her head at our redneck ways but we love her.  Any one that can put up with us like she does is a keeper.  

Love that he still humors me and blows out candles. :)

And what a sport to cut his hair.  lol  It looked awesome when she got done too.

Roadtrippin to Monticello

Kinda weird now that we only have one son at home.  There is time for us!  I know, I know we are still heading to a ballgame to watch Devin play ball but it's just the two of us. :)  We were ahead of schedule for the game (miracle that I finished at Walmart so fast) so I convinced Dean to stop and take a selfie with me.  Yeah there was some begging but he gave in finally.  We kind of suck at taking them but it was a good try.

 

Then on down the road we came to Wilson's Arch.  It isn't too far off the road so I thought my grinding knee could handle it.  I managed it just fine.  And I didn't fall one time. Dean may have had to push and pull but that is beyond the point. Right?  

I thought a picture under the arch would work as proof that I did hike clear to the arch.  These formations always amaze me.  The process of them forming is mind blowing to me.

That is our SUV down as the bottom.  Oh and hiking up we passed another couple with a young son.  Lo and behold he has a Roosevelt Jr. High hoodie on.  All this way to meet people that live in the Basin.  Their son was balling it up at a tournament in Moab. We all laughed at what lengths we go to as parents.

The backside of the arch isn't passable.  It is pretty straight off rock. Slippery rock to boot.

He loves me and my phone I'm sure, but dang.

I can't ever figure out how these trees grow in nothing but rock when I baby them in my yard just to have them die.

All in all we had a wonderful trip.  We returned home at about 1:30 in the morning and were exhausted but it is so worth it.  I just don't want to miss a game or anything really that my boys are involved in.  It is weird to some, I know, that we miss nothing but that's just it we want to savor every moment we can with these boys.  Because honestly, you are NOT ALLOWED to go with them to college or on missions.  ;) 

Our Christmas Break Consisted of...

Yep, you guessed it.  Basketball.  Basketball.  And more basketball.  We spent three days in Cedar City and watched Devin play in 7 basketball games.  And then the coach entered Devin in a three point shoot out.  Talk about proud parents.  The winner who was super fast and a senior made 13.  Devin being only a sophomore made 7.  He rocked it!  Can't wait to watch him grow and improve his skills.  Of course I could watch my boys (Dean included) play basketball every day.  I would just need a more comfortable seat than these dang bleachers. :) 

And then the BEST present of all

Of all the things he is missing, carpet and a clothes dryer top the list.  I'm sure the fam is at the top but he just wanted to look at the carpet.  LOL  It was so nice to hear his voice and see his gorgeous face.  He is speaking the lingo and doing a great job on his mission.  His love for the Savior is so pure and true.  Love him and miss him but we're oh so proud.

Christmas Morning 2014

Twas Christmas morn

Two boys were awake.

Looking at presents

and giving them a shake.

Finally the parents came out of their room

And gave the go ahead to a messy room.

Dakoda started the mess

And Devin joined in.

No fair men don't get bedhead hair.  Dean got a set of walkie talkie radios and some other hunting stuff he needed.

Look at these adorable snow boots that my amazing hubby surprised me with.  

Ignore the beautiful hair but I'm loving this sweater and boot look.

Devin got a .223 gun and Dakoda got the computer parts he needed to build himself a computer.

I feel like we are very blessed to have such a great family to celebrate our Saviors birth with.