May Got Away!

5/5 Andy Jensen graduated from ISU and we got together at the Nefs. It’s fun to see these guys with their babies.
Especially when it’s Dad & Daughter.  

Preston has been working with Uncle Guy in Arco on a new build.  I like to be able to see him at work.  

When I was in Utah Preston  knocked out the wall to the porch and made my living room bigger plus got new windows. 

5/12 move cows to hills.  We had a few wobbles.  A couple calves got away, the bulls were fighting and one headed for home.  They had to hike all over the mountain chasing calves off, chasing the bull  back up the canyon, all the while try to keep the rest of the cows and calves together.   It was hectic.  All us girls had the kids in Malena’s Van.  When the Boys finally came together totally pissed at the cows, each other and life in general-- it got a little heated-- No one in our party was breathing but the guy in the car behind us was totally cracking up.  In the End we got it all worked out and finished the day with a picnic and apologies.  

Dan, Malena, Dallin &Weston

 5/13 My first official Mothers Day. Got a tomato plant from church And lots of love from the fam.  I’m so glad my baby is here, growing healthy and strong.  Katana is such a joy in our home. I love her to bits. I'm excited to teach her to be Strong & Tough but still a lady.            I am so proud to be her Mommy.

5/ 18-19  Had a yard sale--Spring Cleaning.  It was over casted Friday so it didn’t do so well.  Saturday Preston burned the weed pile so we can make a garden spot. 

5/22 Brenden works for a Green house that delivers to Broulims in Idaho.  On his last run I met him for a few min. to say Hello. It was nice cuz I get Homesick. 

Later that day we got a call that Grandma Darlene (Marc’s mother) wasn’t doing well. She went in like a month ago for a bowel obstruction and hasn’t recovered. The doctor said the surgery she needs would never work cuz her insides are like working with wet toilet paper. We all gathered at the hospital to say our goodbyes.  The miracle was she woke up for us and was alert all day.    We all got to visit with her and spent a few hours with family.  
I finally got to meet Carson’s Nichole.    Funny story: when I was gone to Utah Carson took Preston's truck on a date.  Preston had left his wallet on the dash and as a joke like “ha ha we used your money to pay for our date” they left a receipt with a note in the truck.  So then one day I was cleaning the bedroom and found the dinner receipt with a note written in the corner: “thanks for a wonderful dinner /love Nichole.”  I just knew it was a 'blond hair on the pillow' moment.   But once we got it all straighten out it’s even funnier.   

Darlene w/children Marc(eldest) , Michelle(3rd), Chris(2nd), Pat (Heaven?)

Mom freaks out--Katana loves it. Dive

5/25- Katana finally got the courage to let go of the couch.  She has been walking with fingers or her push walker for like a month.  Then one day she just walked across the living room. Next day across the kitchen. Then anywhere she wants.  She likes to say Ahhh after a big drink.  Poke you in the eyes and say EYEs. Call people and talk on the phone HI HI HI.  She is starting to notice her environment like the sacrament trays, and to fold her arms if we do, how to blow kisses to daddy and help mom by take things out of the dish washer, laundry machine and garbage.   She can go up & down stairs without help (i still watch close) Loves water and being outside. 

5/28  got my garden in, planted a few lilac and rose bushes and enjoyed a beautiful day with a photo shoot of Katana.