Chillin' at the Lake

We took advantage of the beautiful weather this morning and headed up to Rock Creek Lake. The girls had a blast and Moose didn't know where to begin exploring. Poor dog, I don't think he had every been somewhere like that before.

Happy Birthday Jere!

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. we thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. we think of you silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame. your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Morgan's 1st Trip to the Prom

There is a MOOSE at our house!

So we finally did it! We adopted a dog today from the animal shelter in Dillon. His name is Moose and he is a Yellow Lab/Great Pyrenese Mix. He is awesome! The girls absolutely adore him and I think Clint is planning some fishing trips for him. I went out into the garage today to find him sitting on the 4-wheeler. I think he is going to fit right in.

Poem to Mom

My daughter came home from school one day,
With a smirk upon her face.
she decided she was smart enough,
To put me in my place.

'Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
Like your Mama did to yo u.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Division,
Better known as C.S.D.'

Mom's Reply and Thoughts

Of course my first instinct was
To toss her out the door.
But the chance to teach her a lesson
Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
she's messing with a pro.

Next day I took her shopping
At the local Goodwill Store.
I told her, 'Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D ...
Who said they didn't care
If I bought you K-Mart shoes
Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
To take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. Is unconcerned
So I'll decide what's best. '

I said 'No time to stop and eat,
Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
A favorite dish of mine.'

she asked 'Can I please rent a movie,
To watch on my VCR?'
'Sorry, but I sold your TV,
For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
You'll take the couch instead.
The C .S.D. Requires
Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
Instead of C.S.D..?

MOM (Mean Old Mother)

Happy Valentines Day

Clint made it back from state wrestling today. Bobby placed 6th! Yesterday, Morgan, Taylor and Emmy made a midget snow man. Pretty Cute, huh?

Divisional Wrestling

Deer Lodge hosted the Divisional wrestling tournament yesterday. We were very busy trying to keep track of 11 teams. Out of the 6 wrestlers on our team we walked away with 5 of them placing and 3 going to state.