Nomad life in Fulton

Once we got to Missouri, we spent time in both Fulton and St. Louis. We thought our time in Missouri would only last a few weeks, but it ended up that we bounced from place to place for several months while Jeff worked in Kansas City.

Jeff's dad is home in the afternoons most days now, so he spent a lot of time hanging out with Boone and taking him around the farm. Boone loves helping with the cattle and riding in the mule.

One evening, Bruce arranged with one of his employees for us to go over and see her horses and maybe have Boone ride one.

Boone checking out the horse.

Now he looks at it with grandma. He was never too excited about getting on the horse, which was so funny because earlier in the day, he had rode in a combine by himself with a church friend of Bruce and Carol's. The combine was much bigger and noisier than the horse, but for some reason, it didn't bother him at all.

(These next couple of pictures I took from Carol's Facebook album! Hope you don't mind Carol!)

As ridiculous as it was, I decided to get up on the horse and try and show Boone that it was not scary. I look ridiculous since I was pregnant, but it all turned out OK. Oh, the things you do for your children.

Boone climed up with me and sat for just a bit.

Riding in the mule with Grandpa.

Hanging out with Rambo. Sadly, Rambo has gone missing with all the cold weather recently! I'm hoping he's just hanging out in the hay barn, but we aren't sure! :(

(OK, back to my pictures!)

Celebrating Grandpa's birthday!

Helping blow out the candles!

Baby Animals

Back when we first moved to our hotel in Denver, we met another family that was living at the same hotel. They had a little boy and Boone and their son Sawyer always seemed to be interested in each other every morning over breakfast. I started talking with the mom, Haylie, and we found that they would be moving to a home near where we would be living. We've been able to keep in contact and hang out quite a bit. It really is neat to see the people God brings into your life in sometimes very random ways.

A few weeks ago, Haylie asked if we would be interested in going to a farm with them. Someone in their church had some baby chicks, a lamb and some kittens that they would let us come check out with the boys. We finally found a day that worked out and the weather was perfect. We had a really fun time and Boone loved seeing the animals. He's able to make the noises for most animals, so he ran around yelling "Bawk, Bawk!" for the chickens and "Baaaaaa!" for the lamb. Thanks Haylie for inviting us. It was fun to get away from the 'burbs for a bit and get some fresh air out on a farm.

Boone and Sawyer checking out a basket full of kittens. They were

still too small to be adopted out! And I can only imagine Jeff's face 

if we had brought home another cat!

Boone loved sitting under the table and checking them out.

Outside near the chicken coop.

Boone and the lamb.

Boone and a big, old dog that the owners have had for a really long time.

Baby chickens. They weren't tiny chicks, but still too small to be out in the coop.

Boone found a squirrel tail. I know most moms wouldn't let their kid carry 

around a dirty, old squirrel tail, but he thought it was the coolest thing.

Boone and Sawyer admiring the chickens. Sawyer can't quite walk yet, 

but he loves trying to keep up with Boone.

Boone with the lamb again. He seemed so sweet.

Playing in the front yard.

The little dog wanted nothing more than to play fetch with Boone, but Boone didn't understand why the dog kept wanting to take the ball.

There was an epic power struggle. The funny part is that the dog 

was so sweet and playful, but Boone just didn't quite get it yet. Too funny!

So we found another ball and everyone was happy.