Surprise!

My family had the most wonderful surprise this weekend! My mare, who apparently was pregnant, foaled sometime Friday morning, and she had the sweetest little guy you've ever seen! Now how could I not know that she was preggo you ask? Good Question! I bought her last June and wasn't informed that she had been bred. She had her fluffy winter coat and didn't get very big! I rode her 3 weeks before she delivered and everything fit great, I had no idea! I did notice that her belly was a little big, and her ribs were showing despite being fed heavy over the winter, so I wormed her:) And sure enough, she had one very big parasite!
This is him about 10 minutes after I found him and had time to catch my breath!
A few hours old! Momma and baby's vet check proved two perfectly healthy horses, what a miracle!

I'm Fired

I'm so fired from blogging, I haven't been on since August... Sheesh. I suppose I can argue that life has been crazy to say the least. I took full time credit in school last fall, and this spring my 7 credits feels like 80, I can't even tell you. The six weeks until summer can't go fast enough for me. Between the piles of laundry begging to be folded and my son, begging me to play army, when do I study for my Chem exam? Your guess is as good as mine! Hazel is recovering from a spell of pneumonia and Davis and Ella have just began their soccer season. We are full swing in the middle of wrestling and Davis hasn't lost yet, the boy can wrestle!
My precious flowers are peeking their pretty little heads up in my beds, which gives me a little spring in my step. Hopefully more energy for tomorrow, I will try to be back more frequently.
Until who knows when... :)Jessica

I'm Baaack!

I have been absent for a couple months, no good excuse except that I'm lazy:) So much has happened in 2 months, I can't begin to catch up, but I will post a few pictures from the various goings on. Hazel and I started school today... Fun, fun, fun! I have a variety of classes I'm taking, a few thrown in just to achieve full time status, I'm out of degree required classes. I have Intermediate Algebra (ick, puke, yak), Microbiology, Equine anatomy and soundness (elective!), beginner piano (so I can keep up with Davis!), and natural horsemanship (elective!). A nice variety of sweet and sour for the fall.

The Main Event! Jason and Jenna tie the knot!

We finally met our handsome nephew Theo, he exceeded all expectations of how wonderful we knew he would be!

We spent time with Family in Maine, here we are having dinner with Mike and Katy in Portland.

This is on the water Taxi after a day of traveling, can't wait to arrive at the cottage!

Kids goof off on the 4th of July.

Today is the Day

Today is the day. I have procrastinated every possible way and now its time. Last night in a last ditch attempt I invited people over and forced them to go horseback riding with me... Do I sound like a person with avoidance issues??? Maybe.

My abode needs polished from top to bottom, every nook and cranny is going to get it. I have to fold the 5 loads of laundry I have washed and put everything in it's place . My favorite thing!!! NOT! Its time to get the fam packed, get the list made for the house-sitter, who, by the way, I'm afraid has no idea what she is getting herself into, poor unsuspecting girl:) Paul is off to work, Hazel is sleeping sweetly, Davis and Ella are at Grammas, and I have been up since 5:45, standing around, drinking coffee and, you guessed it, procrastinating. So, farewell my friend the chair, I will see you when my day comes winding down. TTFN:)

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy fathers Day to all of the Fathers in my life!

Specifically: My Hubby:), my Dad Jeff, My Father-in-law, Pete, my Step Daddy, Walt, my Grampy Paul, my Brother-in-law,Mike, all my Uncles who gave me the best cousins a girl could ever want, and all my cousins, who have the the greatest kids on the planet!

The world is a better place because of all of you, Love YOU!

Bronco Football

We just finished up a great time at the BSU Football camp! Davis had an amazing time and got the royal treatment from his Dads Freshman roommate, Scott Huff. Coach Huff went out of his way to make it a great time for Davis, even coached down a division to get Davis on his team. We really appreciated all he did for our little guy. He and the Boise State Coaching staff did a fantastic job with the kids.
THANK-YOU!

Hazel gets her first autograph!

Look Mom! Kellan Moore signed my hand!!!

I'm fixing piggy tails. We love Grandma, but Mommy does better piggy tails.

Davis Chats it up with who appear to be the O-Line!

We are so proud of you Davis!!! Keep up the hard work and maybe someday we will be watching YOU on opening game day in Bronco Stadium! :) Love you so much buddy! You make us so proud.

Happy Anniversary!

To my sweet husband:
I had a great time with you last night. Your still the one I laugh with, dream with, and let my hair down with. Thank-you for being a man I can love unwaveringly and for seeing through the times that were hard to see through. Never in a million years could I have pictured our lives today; full, with 3 amazing children who are, next to you, the coolest people I know. Only God knows the path we will take from here, but I am certain that with you by my side I will be okay. You are my anchor, my cornerstone, and my foundation. I love you for knowing me only the way you do, and for loving me still. :) I thank God that He knew our future and our past, and saw the beautiful purpose that is our marriage. Here is to the first day of our ninth year of oneness, I can't wait.
I love you!

A typical night with the Fischers

This is Dahla being her silly self

Paul and Hazie watching Ella ride

Ella and Gypsy

My little Cowgirl

Ella and Gypsy practicing together

What a great evening, can't wait until my little buckaroo is ready to hit the wide open trail with her Momma.

Playing catch-up!

Its been awhile since I've posted, been so busy with everything I haven't had the time, here is a few pictures from our work weekend over Memorial Day.
Haziepoo, me, and Paul

Bob the builder

Taking the kiddo's for a ride. Weeee!

Introducing Dahla the dobie, the newest member of our family, she is so sweet!:)

Getting some R&R

Relaxing after a hard day of fence building!

Ella playing with Dahla on a beautiful May night.

Fun work weekend with Jason and Jenna

Ella is one bad ATVer!

Charlies Angels. Ummmm, No.

Sweet Saturday

Well, the girls and I got the privilege of shopping for bridesmaids dresses with our sweet Jenna. Meanwhile the boys were up to their elbow in concrete. Davis worked all day with his dad and learned the ropes around the job site. Paul was sure proud of him! These pictures were taken with Pauls phone, which has a steady film of dirt at all times, so the images are a little foggy, but you can see our little guy at work.

Helping pour a basement wall.

Working the mag.

Finishing School

Well it's a blustery day today, perfect for being stuck inside I suppose, if I must be stuck inside. I have my last final in Anatomy and Physiology tomorrow and it is going to be a steady cram session between now and 10 am tomorrow.
I spent the night last night outside working with my horses and we had some breakthroughs which was exhilarating to me, being that I and only I taught them the things they learned... Such smart little ponies! :) The girls went to their friends house to play so I had about 3 hours to myself to play trainer, so rewarding!

Cowboy, he's such a good boy! :)

Ode to Paul

A shout out to my handsome Hubby, whom I don't get enough alone time with.

Dinner with cousins

After an eventful day at the hospital we wound down with a dinner and Red Robin, it was a joyous day and I was glad to arrive home shortly after midnight. The drive to Filer never seemed so long!

Isaac Levi Trail

After his bath, all clean!

Uncle Jason

Momma and her baby boy

Sweet Baby boy! Born May !st, @ 1:10 pm. 8lbs. 1 oz. 22 inches long!

Baby Boy Trail is Here!!!

Yet to be named, baby trial was born today! He weights 8 lbs. 1 oz. and is 22 inches long. He is healthy and beautiful and his parents are so proud! We haven't gotten to see Aimee yet, she is in recovery from surgery, but I will post when we see her! Congratulations Aimee and Justin!

*****Update

Aimee is in surgery I will update when the baby is born!

Bean Update

Aimee is doing well, they have given her cytotec to induce contractions. Doctor doesn't really like the way the baby is responding to the contractions so they are talking C-section. Pray for her!

Baby Bean

My beautifully pregnant cousin Aimee is having her sweet baby boy tomorrow, I will try to update throughout the day on her progress, stay posted for baby pictures!

Second Grade Wrestling

This is a bit of an afterthought considering wrestling wrapped up a couple months ago, but I am so proud of Davis I wanted to share. Wrestling season was a tough one this year, Davis missed all but one wrestling match due to being down with pneumonia. However, even after missing the first three weeks of practice and matches, he came out and won all 4 of his matches on the very last meet in Twin Falls. I'm so proud of what a determined young man he is and how hard he worked and with such heart. His last match he came up against the toughest kid who hadn't lost one match all season. I was so nervous for him, I knew how bad he wanted that medal for going undefeated. He pinned him in 10 seconds....
I have a feeling that this is the beginning of many years of wrestling magic from our sweet son. This is him with a couple of his good buddies after his matches. (Notice the medals around their necks!)

Tonsillectomy Thursday

Ella had her tonsillectomy on Thursday and she was such a brave girl. Much braver than her mother. I had a very hard time keeping it together as they were wheeling my baby daughter off to the OR. I was feeling very brave until the Nurse Anesthetist pulled me out of her room just before taking her and reminded me of the chance of death from anesthesia. "BRING HER BACK! I'VE CHANGED MY MIND!" is what I wanted to shriek at the top of my lungs as I struggled not to fall into a million pieces at the sheer thought of it. I went back into her room, prayed with her and sent her off in the hands of a perfect stranger. God is good and he protected her and kept her through her surgery. Who thought a tonsillectomy could be so stressful for a mother?

Ella did great, she was nauseous and vomited up blood three times after her surgery, but once she got over her nausea she slept peacefully for the rest of the day. I'm so thankful that is over with. Here are a couple pictures of her in recovery. Such a courageous and beautiful young lady.



Hazel was very worried about her sister when she first came in to see her. She was relieved to see Ella waking up, and so was I!