the Skidmore Skunk Farm

Enough is enough!

For the second time in a month, we have been graced with the beauty (and aroma) of one of God's most powerful creatures. The impenetrable force field that such a small animal possesses is actually quite impressive. I just wish that someone would have told my dog what happens when you attempt to cross over it.

These little super-villains are starting to get on my nerves.

And so I'm left wondering...what is it about this house that skunks find so appealing.

Run off, skunk, and tell your other stinky friends what happens when you enter MY backyard
You mess with the Skidmores, you get the hose!

Portraits From Fia's Party

I never posted Fia's 4th birthday party pics, so here are some of the faces that made the night so much fun;

Happy birthday, my mermaid princess!

To My Mom,

I have Elle, Sofia and Lila here, playing right now. I know you would love to see them all being so silly together. Fia reminds me of you. I know you'd get such a kick out of her sassiness.

I'll give them all a big hug from you, today, (even though I know you give your own when they're sleeping).

In The Sticks

This Labor Day weekend, the Skidmores decided that we needeed a break. So, we all packed up our kiddos, blankets, air mattresses (our cabin isn't furnished yet), ice chests, bikes, running shoes, playing cards (what's a Skidmore vacation without Hearts and Scum), and headed for Show Low.

On Saturday, Carol and Ray Woodhouse invited us over to their cabin for some college football and IBC's.

I love this beast!
Sofia loves her grandma.
We were really hoping that Heidi and Greg could get some much needed relaxation, but 11 kids under 1 roof may have made that a longshot.
Cousins!!

Casey helped out a ton.

We learned that Lila is allergic to wool.

Even the kids get in on the card action. Hopefully their skills will pay off in the casino one day;)