Marshalls on Riverside Hill

where did the time go?

2009-01-07T10:47:00.000-08:00

Oh me oh my- I can’t believe it has been almost 3 months, the holiday’s came and went we get so busy and forget the things we need to do. Waylan turned two; we had a delicious Thanksgiving, wonderful Christmas, and finally a fun New Year. When I figure out how to get the pictures from our new camera on to the computer I’ll update a photo or two.

Not much is new we are still plugging away at the daily stuffs. Todd has started wrestling and Hat’s basketball. Carson has two teeth, and Waylan poops in the potty. Yippee!!!!

BIG SISTER

2008-11-05T08:35:00.001-08:00

Hattie is such a wonderful big sister; she spent the entire Halloween day making it wonderful for her little brothers. She carved 6 pumpkins and even let the boys help her (slowing down the process) and then helped them gather candy at the Halloween Party keeping everyone happy. What would I do without her…

Halloween 2008

2008-11-05T08:20:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful litter of tiger cubs we have. Both little boys had a blast asking for candy- only one gets to eat any.

Brothers

2008-11-05T08:16:00.000-08:00

One last picture of two little boys and their “Binkies” only the little one gets to keep his. It was more difficult for the mommy to let the bink go… he was ready to say goodbye. He didn’t even ask for it again… why do they have to grow up so fast?

ELK

2008-11-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

We spent the entire day grinding and packaging the elk meat our mighty hunter the daddy shot a few weekends ago. Here are a few thoughts I had during the day...The Bull Elk lets all within earshot know how big strong and amazing he is with his beautiful bugle, only to be answered by the cow's call (not nearly as amazing and beautiful as the bull bugle). With her call she lets him know that she does indeed think he is big strong and amazing. Now if only the human marriage had a way of doing this...or do we? How is my bull bugling for my affection… and more importantly am I calling back or is he left to wonder aimlessly through a dense patch of trees hoping to come across a clearcut at the same time I do? Humm something for me to work on.

We have a picture of a Bull Elk standing in the snow looking over a Cow Elk sitting safely at his feet. Recently I taped a note to this picture stating "and they lived mostly happily ever after!"

Just a thought on elk.

Buck Down!!!!

2008-10-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

There is something to be said for watching a young man or young women learn from their father.
Watching a rough & tough father take the time to explain the hows and whys of hunting, then seeing on the man you love’s face incredible pride as he watches his son bring home a buck. I’m not sure who is more excited about this new “first whitetail buck from Idaho” the boy who shot it or the dad who taught him how.

The 2008 Hunt has begun...

2008-10-11T18:11:00.000-07:00

Oh how they have changed... here is a picture of the Kisler/Marshall boys at hunting camp nearly 8 years ago. Back in the day it was a few little boys watching their dads hunt - now it is a few old guys watching some young bucks bring home the meat.

We'll see what they bring home this year.

Todd, Todd Sr., Todd Jr., & Ethan

Riding "Annie"

2008-09-27T17:01:00.000-07:00

Well she did it, Hattie got on Annie and rode her this afternoon. Now you have to know a bit of history. Annie and Hattie have been great friends for a few years now but Hats has been scared to ride her good friend Annie. Annie has gone and visited a few trainers for extened periods of time but when Annie came home the fear was still there. Well today she did it, she put Great Grandpa's saddle on her and off they were.
What a wonderful day!!

Family Dinner

2008-09-25T09:07:00.000-07:00

A bit ago we had a family dinner - all of Grandma and Grandpa's kids and grandkids were able to attend. It was wonderful to have uncle Kevin home on leave, he is such a blast to have around we sure are proud of him and the choices he is making. He might be the youngest in his family but he has lots of neices and nephews looking up to him.

We are greatful to be part of an eternal family.

Trip to the Photo Shop

2008-09-24T15:05:00.001-07:00

The boys and mom spent the day visiting the big city - we took a load of sheep to the sale for Grandpa and stopped to have our pictures taken. Very cute boys if you ask their mom.

Our trip to Southern Idaho

2008-09-19T11:08:00.000-07:00

What a grand adventure - Aunt Megan helped make it possible for us to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa Brown. We had a great time visiting and playing in the yard. Grandpa even let us play on the JohnDeere. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful weekend.

We stopped to dip our feet in a resivor by Dillion.

County Fair

2008-09-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

We spent the last week at the county fair, Hattie clipped, washed, and polished her lamb for the fair, then she put a pretty coat to keep all the grim and dirt off. "Jaid" was very excited to go into town and stay over with all the other pretty animals- sheep, goats, pigs, steers, rabbits, chickens (and a variety of other feathered friends). Hattie stayed at the fair grounds in the camper so "Jaid" wouldn't be alone. Thursday was Jaid's day to shine- she showed how strong she could be and tried to jump away from Hattie several times, but Hattie hung on tight and didn't let go. Friday Hattie showed the judge how well she could handle and groom Jaid - Jaid was on her best behavior and things went very well. Both of them came home with Blue Ribbons and smiles. The week ended on a high note as Aunt Megan purchased Jaid and insead of going to "some other farm" Jaid came home Sunday afternoon. All in all it was a great experience for Hattie and the entire family. It was hard for mom to keep her hands off the lamb and let Hattie do all the work but Hattie proved to us that she could do it mostly on her own. Well see what animal Hattie takes to the fair next year.

Daddy- the backbone of our family

2008-09-18T20:35:00.004-07:00

The "Daddy" - he does it all, goes to work and then comes home ready to take over the little boys- that is on the days when there isn't a game/practice to coach, a 4-H meeting to attened, or an animal to hunt. Our Daddy is the best!!!

We love him.

Todd

2008-09-18T20:35:00.003-07:00

Now for Todd's introduction; there is none like him. Todd loves to run, play computer games, and though he won't admit it spend time in the woods. Todd is an accomplished hunter - he has a trophy turkey, and a nice mule deer displayed on his wall. Todd is a great big brother. His little brothers look up to him and he takes that resposiblity seriously. His parents are very greatful for all he does around the house and for his great example.

Hattie's new friend

2008-09-18T20:35:00.002-07:00

With her own money Hattie purchased her new best friend. "Chevy"

They have spent every spare moment togeather.

Welcome

2008-09-18T20:35:00.001-07:00

I have noticed several young mothers with family blogs and they sound hip or cool. I was once a young mother with young kids...now I am an old mother with a new batch of young kids. So here we go...