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Emmie, Thane and I went to Karyn's after Thanksgiving to play with all of their kiddos so Andre and Karyn could go away to a work conference together. While I don't look forward to below zero windchill, and single digit temperatures, we found lots of warmth and fun in the new house with lots of excited kids. I can't be bored with Nan, Andy, Logan, Jacob, Emma, and Thane all needing a little bit of me, (or more), but the kids really did quite well playing and helping each other.
Andy and Logan got up at 6am to feed the chickens, sheep, and pigs, while Nan helped get her siblings ready and we ate, read scriptures and rushed her out to school with the whole gang in tow. We did some great (never to be repeated) Dukes of Hazard driving on what used to be a really chunky, bumpy dirt driveway--which is now much smoother thanks to the town of Fort Benton. Andy said, "I didn't have my seat belt on!" To which I replied half nervous half laughing, "I guess you will next time!" (His head hit the ceiling of the Yukon...) Sorry buddy!

No one really whined that much-maybe because there was too much excitement?-Emma thought it was a holiday every day. She even got to go to Carter Country Kindergarten with Jacob all day one day and LOVED it.

The kids already know their routine--chores, school, chores, piano homework, etc. and they really listened quite well. We had fun getting ready for Christmas as Andy and Logan cut back their tree to make it fit, and then all the kids trimmed the tree together.

Emma's new favorite game is "prison". "It's where you chase each other around the house and try to catch someone and keep them inside the prison with a gun...and you run and run..."
Thanks for broadening our horizons Logan, Jake and Andy! Nan thanks for being a big sister who knows about her brothers and her family. You are so fun to be around.

Emma liked Montana so much that on the way home from the airport she asked her Dad
"Can we move to Karyn and Andre's old house when you are done with school Dad?"
" We could make their old house our new house?! "
Of course I was happy because I knew that meant she had a great time with cousins.
Dad Spencer said, " We'll see Em."
Under his breath he said, "There is no way we could support ourselves in that small of a town...hate to burst your bubble."

We missed Daddy Spence for the four days, but we had a great time playing with cousins. We like learning about how other families do daily life and gathering new ideas, games and practices. Thanks for inviting us to come play Uncle Andre!

Feeding the sheep

is hard work even for EnergyBoy Andy!

Did you know sheep are shy?





The other wild things









Can I please have some more COOKIES???