Babies

It was definitely baby week for the Hills Family. On Wednesday, April 16, Lucy finally decided to give birth to 5 cute little puppies. She had 3 girls and 2 boys. She was a little past her expected date of delivery and I was getting nervous because Dallas' due date was coming up fast. I wanted to be at both births. When Lucy finally started having her puppies it was the middle of the day. While I was sitting with her I called Dallas and she told me she was having contractions but didn't know if it was the real thing yet. Later that evening, she called and told me she was still having contractions but was going to wait until Survivor was over before calling Tim's Mom. I decided to go to bed and try to get some rest. It was really hard to fall asleep because I was so excited. I finally fell asleep and about 15 minutes later Tim called me a said they were at the hospital and Dallas was at 3 cm and her water broke. I hurried right up there and made it just in time for Kaven's birth at 3:00 am April 17, 2009. It was great. Way to go Tim and Dallas. I was lucky to get to stay with them for a few days also. It was so neet to get to know our new little Kaven better. He is such a little sweetie. Life is Good!

Fair come and Gone

We had a very busy and fun week. It is always that way when the fair comes to town. It was especially fun this year to have most of the kids and grandkids come share in the fun. Erin did a great job with her 4-H goat project this year. Lucky, the goat won a Blue ribbon for market and Erin placed 4th in showmanship. Our 4-H club won first place for overall best club at the show. We won 1st place on our educational display on Chickens. Thanks Dallas and Tim for your help with the display. We also won the Herdsman award for having the cleanest and most orderly animal stalls. What a great learning experience.

Leslie entered her 2 goats, Black Lamb and Alvin the Chinchilla in the Small animal exibit. She won best of show with Buddy, the black lamb. Alvin was stressed out with all the people and had to go home.

Erin won a Blue ribbon on her drawing of a ladybug on a leaf. I won a Blue ribbon on Leslies denim quilt.

Now it is much quieter at our house. I miss our animals. King also left to go back home for the summer with Jodi and Chris. He is such a sweet horse. Hopefully he will come back next winter to stay with us again. I don't know if Chris and Jodi will trust me with their pets though in the future. Leslie will miss her rides on King but maybe all her battle wounds will heal. Jay is almost through with the Chicken Hotel. It is fun to watch the chicks grow.

Spring Project

We had a great week. Jay has been working hard at our chicken coop. I think it looks more like a chicken hotel resort. The chickens are going to love it and I am too. Our first batch of hatched chickies are anxious and ready to move in. As they move out of the garden chicken warmer, the 30 something other littler chickies will move to their old spot. They are so cute.