Loss

Today we lost Rebekah, the mama goat. As some of you have heard, both the goats were attacked by the neighbor's dogs on Sunday night while we were gone. Rebekah was on the trolley so she couldn't really get away or fight back as much as she could have if she had not been tied up. Ruth was able to run away so she didn't get hurt as bad. This morning when I went to give them their medicine, Rebekah was dead. We had suspected internal bleeding but didn't know for sure.

Dara is taking it really hard. She was the most attached to the goats, especially Rebekah as she was learning how to milk her and take care of her.

What makes all this even harder is our neighbor is shirking his responsibilities and avoiding dealing with the situation. Because of this, it makes us feel that he isn't in the least remorseful of what happened.

We would appreciate prayers for the family through this difficult time.

Cora's Birthday Party!

Cora turns 3 on Tuesday, so we celebrated today with family. She wanted a My Little Pony party so I bought some little ponies to decorate her cake and she can now play with them, too!

Cora picked out this dresses because she couldn't decide between pink or purple!


soccer ball, pants, and necklace from the Inglerights


pre-school workbook and Cheerlie Pony from Papa & Nana Carmichael


princess crown and Pinkie Pie pony from Uncle Jim, Aunt Amy, and Madalynn


boots, lots of pre-school workbooks, color book, water bottle, and Pinkie Pie Pony from Papa & Nana Smith

She liked her cake. We also served it with homemade strawberry ice-cream.

Just some fun photos!

Chad was being silly and put a grinder wheel on Jaina's ponytail. She really didn't like it.


Dara--9 years old


Eva--7 years old


Martha was really enjoying her pizza!


I was trying to get some pics of Martha and Jaina, but Jaina wasn't being cooperative and this was the best one of Martha. Not wall worthy, but still cute!