Warm with Wood Heat

Well we have had our wood stove installed for a 11 days now.  According to the guys I am pretty sure we picked the coldest day of the year to put the stove in (New Years).  We had Chester up in the attic doing the work there.  Jack was the runner.  Jess and Jake on the roof installing the pipe, and Grandpa Dale in the house supervising.  Lets just say, we are so thankful to have it in and working.  It was a wonderful day having all the family over for homemade pizza, a little hard work and some card games.  Happy to say the stove works good, sometimes a little too good.  We have had to open the front door a time or two to regulate the temperature.  But so thankful for it. nothing warms you up faster than getting your buns warmed in front of the fireplace when you have been out in the cold.  Thanks everyone for your help.  Here are some fun pictures from installation day.

are you sure?

peek-a-boo!!

xbox is fun

Recap of 2010

Well the new year of 2011 is upon us and so I have finally started the Blog I wanted to start last year.  Better late than never.  Last year was full of great milestones.  I graduated from Nursing School (finally), am currently an OB nurse at St. Benedict's in Jerome.  Ketch received is Arrow of Light and has moved from Webelos to Boy Scouts.  Lane was crowned Jerome Co. Fair and Rodeo Jr. Princess and loves all of the work and privileges that came with it.  Holden lost both of his front teeth and got them back in time for Christmas.  Winn continues to swing a rope at everything that passes and always wants to attend "milking school" and is one of his Daddy's top hands.  Chester continues to be busy with work, hunting, guiding and keeping up with us.  I hope to keep this updated and share all of our experiences with you.  God Bless you throughout 2011.