Big Sky Rolling By...: August 2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Gloria-ous

This week has passed by like a blur with the growing baby and end of August heat. I realized last week, when my computer battery was running out of steam, that I didn't post pictures from the Wild West Festival. We took Frannie last year, and she drug us again this year. She remembered the horse rides and the big red barn. Two things that make her very excited. We were hot post camping and went anyways. Gabe didn't much out of it but maybe next year he'll get to go on a horse ride too.

The bigger the better- Frannie loved these draft horses and really scared us all as we watched her give them a hug

Frannie and Chips

Gabe and Frannie are enjoying simple days in the heat and we have been enjoying watching them grow and change. Gabe is getting better at holding his head up and spending time on his tummy. He is still dealing with the baby acne and I cant wait for it to be gone. My poor little baby looks awful, but I cant really complain because everything else is going so well.

Sleepy time

We got a new chicken for ju-ju bee from a coworker that was downsizing his flock. I was a little nervous about the introduction and how our little black chicken might feel. The girls were friendly to each other and now we have a full sized egg layer in our little coop. Ju-ju bee might make it through the winter now.

Welcome Gloria to the family

Sorry for the short post. I'll be taking more pictures and typing more soon. Enjoy the Summer!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

And the beat goes on...

We have turned the corner on the one month arrival of Gabriele and things are starting to feel good. We have our own little family of four groove going on and the only one that seems to mind is Murf (sorry Murf, I only have so much time to be everyones best friend that you might only get a few fleeting moments from me but you are still the best Griffon in town). Gabriele has escaped his time with a clogged tear duct to enter into a new sentence with baby acne (it isnt as cute as it sounds). Gabe has gone camping and been a real champ. Firsts abound around our house these days...those sweet sweet 'firsts'-awww.

Battery is about to die, so here are a few caption free photos from us lately-enjoy!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

One Month

Yes, I am so bad. It has been one month since my last post. But listen-I have a good reason...I had a baby!! The last month has breezed by full of wonderful memories and yes, we have been getting some sleep. It seems that my little boy has been just what we hoped for-the perfect new member of our family. Frannie has been enjoying being the big sis and we are all adjusting to the new normal (i.e. no time for blogging). It seems that the changes in our lives this summer have been something that we will always remember. No time to catch-up, but here are a few highlights of the past month:

7/11/2011- Gabriele Luciano Volpe is born 9 lb 2 oz. Mom and Dad had an adventure in getting him here and were pleased with how perfect and healthy he is-Welcome to the Family Little Man!

just what I always wanted-two Lou's!!

happy big sister

first day and I am in love!!

Frannie continues to monitor her peas and other goodies growing this summer and enjoys taking care of her chicken. Murf is hanging in there too now that he is really the low man on the totem pole.

our juicy currants

reaping her rewards

Frannie is thrilled to be at the Fair and Rodeo this year although we did skip the rodeo due to the new baby. She didnt mind b/c she got to see all the animals and hang out with them for a few days.

visiting with fred-she is fearless when it comes to animals

future rodeo queen?

even the goats get a visit

Gabe and Frannie share his first bath in the big tub. Frannie could'nt be happier to have a little brother to help take care of and share her life with.

Baby grows and grows. Gabe is learning how to stretch his legs and hold his head up like a champ. Here are a few pictures of the bear cub this last week.