Clear creek

We took the kids to Clear Creek today. For those of you who have no idea where that is, it is a secret location that is totally awesome. Great for fishing, camping, rock hunting and it even has the occasional hiking trail. But I can't tell you where it is at, Ben would be very unhappy with me.

I took loads of pictures, we gathered tons of rocks, and we had a picnic. But I will tell you what, as much as I love my children, they can totally drain the energy out of you.  The little redhead is my niece Aubrey.

On the way home Dani did nothing but whine. Lucky for me, they all decided to nap on the way home.

More art

My latest attempt at art. This was my accidental picture. I loved how it turned out. The focus is completely on the flowers. I am really enjoying this class. Not only am I learning about my camera, but I am also getting the eye for pictures.

Mothers day turned out great except for Brady trying to sick at 4am. but I guess it could be worse. Ben bought me orange muffins ( my most favorite), and then we went to the home depot where he said that he wanted flowers but it was me who insisted on getting them. I found a red lily ( my most favorite flower)!!!

Ben's bundle of Quail

So way back in March, we hatched some chickens. It was a ton of fun and a enjoyable experience. So Ben said to me " let's get some quail eggs. It will be fun." or he said something similar, but in any case, it was not my idea. Let that be known. But who am I to squash a man's dreams. and being the GREAT!!! wife that I am I agreed. So we order the eggs. They were about the size of a nickel. Now Ben decided what eggs we were going to order, as I said, this was his project. Ben decided on button quail because they were going to be so much fun. After we order the eggs, Ben finally decides to do research on the quail. He got the wrong ones. Button quail are for use in outdoor aviaries and can not be let out to be free in the wild. Guess where that leaves me.... Yup, I have a 75 gallon fish tank with a mesh lid full of button quail in my living room. But I have to admit they are awesome.

Photography class

I have got to tell you all I am loving this class! I think that my pictures are turning out better and I understand what I did wrong when I looking at the pictures I dont like or didn't turn out and the best part is I know how to fix it! I still have a ton to learn but the class isnt over yet. Ben was getting a kick out of me going " to much sun, focused behind, too blurry". But I have a blast taking these pictures. Brady would not smile for me but when Ben put him up on Cheyanne ( the mare pictured) I got a huge grin.

I got onto ebay the other day and found me syringe pens. They are pens the shape of syringes. I love them. I was so excited that I bought like 10. They write good and even TC was jealous. I know, its the small things in life.

What is Art?

I an taking a digital photography class and loving it. The model of the week was some roses. Thery were very pretty and orange. The best part was that I got some great pictures out of them. This one happens to be my favorite. Then I started to think about the art class that I took at USU.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The instructer went on and on about a piece of canvas painted blue. To me they are lazy painters not wanting to do anything but still get credit,  not art. When I seen this picture I feel a sense of pride because I took this photo. It is not the best, nor will it win any awards, but hey, if a blue painted canvas is considered art, why not this.

Not very energitic

Ok ,so I set some goals and well to be frank I don't think that I managed to do any of them. I have got to increase my energy level. I guess that I have been busy to the point that i have just forgotten to do them. We have gotton goats. That has been fun. They have been time consuming. But goats and horses both give off a good vibe and make you happy when they are not trying to chew holes in your pants. I am cutting the strips on skylars quilt today. I think that is the worst part of quilting is the cutting. But it must be done. So instead of posting goals for the next week I am going to make some goals for the next two weeks.

1. Go to the gym at least twice this week
2. Start on Skylar's quilt
3. Enroll in the digital photography class
4. Decide what seeds that I want in my herb garden and order then
5. Pray for spring

I am really looking forward to the digital photography class. I would love to get better pictures out of my camera. But I also think that I have been needing to learn something new and the classes at the batc work great for that.

Week of stress

What a week! I mean really! I have had dog problems, kid problems, gym problems, ect. For starters, I have only been able to hit the gym once this week. Very frustrating. My dog is being a brat and it has gotton to the point that we have to get rid of her. My kids aren't that upset about this fact either. My computer is having issues. I am just gettng frustrated. Well I am going to set some goals for next week so I can at least have something to work towards. Maybe that will help ease my frustration. Goals:

1) look into taking a computer class
2) hit the gym at least three times next week
3) start on Skylar's quilt
4) Think more positive
5) Focus!!!

I have decided that instead of increasing reps at the gym, I am going to do more weight. Maybe that will help. I just really want to have a good week next week. Ok, so I will think positive thoughts all next week.