Crooked Creek - Day #11 - 2nd Verse

The Thaw....

Has begun!!!

Pastures like lakes and rivers!!!

Amazing!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #11 - 1st Verse

She's back...

 In the saddle again...

 With baby Gabe Cuddled close...

Working the cattle... 

In the midst of her family!

Stoddart Life!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #10 - 2nd Verse

And then...

 Off the kids went to the 'snow mound'...

 To slide...

 And sled...

 And tumble...

 And slide...

And tumble some more!!!

Afternoon Delight!

Crooked Creek - Day #10 - 1st Verse

Sunrise...

 Painting the creek...

 Playing mind games..

And Polish Poker...

Joy!

Crooked Creek - Day #9

The look of love...

 This Dad and his newest boy!!!

Dave & his crew - Grace, Reuben, Elsie, Thayen & Tori - moving cattlle.

Just two of today's smiles.

Crooked Creek - Day #8

These Boys!!!

 Rankin...

 Thayen...

Gabriel...

Bless My Heart!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #7 - 2nd Verse

A drive to the barn...

 A call from Sam for assistance with calving...

 Consultation and the word that Dave was on his way.

 Thayen and Rankin entertained by tree spirits...

 And snow...

 Until Tami, the bundle & Rankin were ready to head back to the house.

For a snack for the munchkin...

 A rousing game of 'Nerts" for Grace & Reuben...

And some building and giggling with friend Tori to wind down the day.

Life is good!!

Crooked Creek - Day #7 - 1st Verse

Morning sunrise color...

 Paints the Steens Mountains...

 Gabe snuggles into Grace's cello case...

 And complains when he's asked to pose...

And Grace gives us a mini concert!

Treasured Moments!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #6

A Meander...

 Through the barnyard...

 Out through the gate...

 Enjoying the blue skies...

Checking out the horses...

With a visit from Matilda...

 Everywhere I look...

Crooked Creek beauty!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #5

Moments... 

Early Morning Fog Frost...

 Littles examining the apple tree starts...

 Gabe in loving sister&momma hands...

 And big brother arms...

Grace tuning her 'just arrived' cello!!!

Heart Blessings!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #4

Dave & Rankin...

Afternoon Delight!!!!

Crooked Creek - Day #3

Gabriel Todd Stoddart...

Nineteen Days Old...

The newest piece of Bma's Heart!!!