The FAIRest of Them All

Well, this is only a few months late, but back in August we were able to make it over to the Western Idaho Fair, and what fun we had! Terry's parents were recognized as farmers in Idaho, that's the only reason we went, they had FREE tickets! We really enjoyed walking through the "petting zoo." However, some of these animals didn't seem like they should have been touched.

Yak

Miniature Cow. It was full grown!

Scottish Highlander

Zebu - African "cow." He was HUGE. I'm sure no cage could really contain him.

 

This was Terry's FAVORITE! We would call it a Water Buffalo, however Terrys tell me this is incorrect. It's real name is "Karibao."  Since Terry went on his mission to the Philippines, he has convinced himself he is a true Filippino (if you couldn't tell by his red hair!) He said this one is much much smaller than the ones in the Philippines though.

  I would also like to point out that on this sign they spelled Philippines wrong. 

 Here we have a shark, well, a few of them. I'm still trying to see where sharks fit in at a fair but, hey! It was entertaining!

 

 Of course I had to add a picture of this guy! He was such a good boy and loves anything outside, so the fair was just perfect for him!

A Rooster... A Dinosaur... No! A Baby!

Oliver's little personality is starting to blossom. He smiles when he is happy, squeals with delight, has a serious face (very serious face), and every now and then lets out one of these.....

 poor phone video, sorry!

We are still unsure what this noise exactly is. Grandma Jensen says it's a rooster while Terry says it's a dinosaur. What we do know is that he makes it quite frequently and it always gets a chuckle out of someone!

Making an Old House a New Home

We have been living in our house for a little over a year now and we have made a few changes. We thought we would share! Here are some before and after pictures.

First you should know that the previous owners loved GREEN!

Stoves Before:

 After! No more Green!

 Green carpet? In the kitchen!

If you look to the top right corner of this picture, there used to be a sliding glass door in the MIDDLE of our house. Anyone know what that would be for??? That was the first thing we removed.

Yes, that's a shovel. We're farmers! Would you expect anything less??

 And now...

I hated our countertops.

 This was actually in the mudroom... 

 But now they look like this!

These were just a few modification we have made with a ton more to come! Next project is to update those awful cupboards, paint the doors, and kitchen table.

Just Keep Swimming

Oliver seems to LOVE the bathtub, so we thought we would take him swimming. Grandma and Grandpa Walton are lucky enough to have a swimming pool!

If you didn't know it we are farmers... Therefore we must sport our sign: The Farmer's Tan

Thinking about liking the pool...

Still thinking...

Decision made.

And look who gets to calm him down!

Swimming with Oliver was unsuccessful. Maybe we'll try in a few more weeks!

A Chubby Boy

Oliver had his two month appointment this week.

He weighs 14 pounds 9 ounces (95th percentile)

and is 22 inches long (30th percentile).

 Basically we were told he is a short chubby baby

But as healthy as they come!

Pain In The Neck...

... And hip! This week Oliver went to the chiropractor. Who knew a baby would need to see one of these guys?! Apparently, it was caused by his "traumatic birth." Poor kid had to have his hip and neck put back in. 

Now he:
Lies flat on his back, before he would curve his back to one side
Moves his head to both sides
Lifts his head up when he is on his tummy
Sleeps much better
Doesn't projectile spit up, there were never big enough burp rags when that happened
No longer scowls all of the time
Smiles and talks so much more!

After seeing the chiropractor the change in this little boy has been like night and day. We now have a happy baby!

I'm Too Sexy For My Shirt

 

 

Megan Walker with M. Walker Photography took newborn pictures of our naked little boy. These were a few of our favorites! Thanks Megan!