Landon's birthday

Sunday after both sessions of General Conference were done, we had our family over for dinner and cake to celebrate Landon's birthday. We had pulled pork and lots of yummy sides. After dinner, the kids played a bit and then we opened gifts and had cake and ice cream.

Dinner time:

Time to open gifts!

He got a backpack full of fun things from grandpa and grandma Foulger.

Landon only asked for two things for his birthday: a skateboard and ninja turtles that turn into weapons. He couldn't think of anything else when people would ask him what he wanted. He was super excited (and so were his brothers who are having a hard time accepting that Landon has a skateboard and they don't) to finally get the skateboard he had been asking for! Too bad it's been rainy the last couple of days and hasn't been able to use it much.

Happy birthday, Landon!

Weaning calves

We spent all day yesterday weaving calves up in Dry Head. It was a beautiful fall day and we all managed to get a little sunburnt! Christian, Carson and Travis left at 5:45 to head up early to get things rounded up. Landon and I rode up with Emily and her kids and Grandma Asay around 9. When we arrived, the trucks were just getting ready to head out with the first load of calves. The big white truck was leaking fuel the whole way in, so it was only able to take a load out instead of three. They had to leave a big group of calves at the corrals (because it was dark) by Barry's Landing and got back Sunday to get them.

Carson playing down by the creek in between rides.

Caron and Christian heading out. Carson's horse was acting up the first round up and he ended up getting bucked off. Christian decided to ride him hard for a while until he settled down. After that, the horse was fine.

Travis rode out to gather 2 times. There is really only one good kid horse, so they all have to take turns.

Landon had a blast playing with cousins at the creek and up in the trees in their fort.

Heading out for round up #2

I always love this time of year up here. The trees are beautiful!

The second round up coming in.

Grandma Asay cooked some yummy hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch!

Ray Snell, Jan, Maria Snell, Jared, Robbie Snell, Tim Cahill, Emily

Michael, Cory Snell, and Grandpa Asay

Landon didn't get to go out on any of the round-ups, but he did get to ride Mike around after we were done with lunch.

One happy/dirty boy!

Travis saddling up Stetson so they could give Stahle a ride.

It was a beautiful day!

Jared and Christian helping separate the calves from their mommas.

Happy, happy birthday, Landon!

Today, my baby turns 5! He came 18 days early, but luckily, the day before, Christian had taken the boys out to help grandpa Asay and left me at home to get some things ready for when the baby arrived. I happened to put up the crib and put away some clothes on Saturday and on Sunday, he made his appearance! Landon is a bright spot in our family. He is loving, funny, kind, and a good helper. At five, Landon loves:

*ANIMALS of all sorts. He has a hard time keeping his hands off of any animal he sees

*hot dogs...especially cheesy hot dogs. He could eat them everyday!

*his bear and sunshine blanket. His bear has a tag that he loves to rub and he loves the smell (weird) of his blanket.

*do anything his brothers are doing

*to catch bugs-especially grasshoppers

*going to preschool. When I ask him what he did at preschool that day, most of the time all he talks about is the snacks

*crackers for breakfast. He isn't a huge breakfast eater

 

We love you Landon, and love that you are part of our family!