Random updates

Spring seemed to come and go faster than I had hoped for. No complaints though, I love the warm weather and sunshine. With that being said, lots have changed at the Bowling household.  

   Sadly we had to say goodbye to Clark, our skunk. This is the first time in nine years that we have been "skunkless."  It's definitely a little different not having a furry black and white critter running around, cleaning the floor, and scavenging all night long for a dropped crumb. He definitely lived a long happy skunk life!!! 

Here's to Clark - who loved being inside his pillowcase and on his pillow.....

We also "housed" a goat for a while. His name: goat!   We were really original with picking this name out!!! Walter loved chasing him, and Belinda couldn't quite figure out what he was!  We found him a permanent home in the pasture at Darin's parents! 

He is the friendliest goat, but him and Walter combined did not work out well for mushroom hunting!!!! 

 

Speaking of mushroom hunting......if you were not able to go this year, here is your chance to find some: 

If you don't know what a motel looks like, here you go: 

Delicious as usual!!!!!

Coming soon: our summer adventures!!! 

Mother's Day Present

Im a little late in posting this, but I could not ruin a Mother's Day surprise! I recently watched a neighbor friend for the day, and we decided to make his mom a gift. With a little ink and some construction paper, we crafted this: 

Who could resist spending the day with this guy!?!?!

Dear Spring, Please Stay.

Winter kept us rather busy this season with snow plowing, keeping the wood burner going, walking up our hill to the house because the car wouldn't make it, making sure the animals were not frozen to the ground, and leaving early for everything because the road conditions were not ideal. Despite the cold weather and snow, there were some beautiful mornings, great snow for building snowmen, and amazing ice displays from Mother Nature! 

HOWEVER: WE ARE READY FOR SPRING!!! 

There is hope! My daffodils are blooming which is exciting! 

I found this little raccoon the other day peeping out of his tree hole. I only see him when the sun is hitting his hole, and I can only imagine that he is feeling the same way we are! Where are you spring!?!? 

Hopefully, you are starting to see the start of spring in your neck of the woods! 

Pro Bowl 2014

We happen to be in Oahu at the same time as the Pro Bowl, so we took advantage and headed to Aloha stadium for team practices. With our sharpie and a little "Luck", we were able to meet some players and coaches. Later that evening, the Pro Bowl block party was held on the street in front of our hotel, so we also enjoyed seven stages of entertainment, food, music, and the crazy atmosphere! 

From Snow Boots to Swimsuits

Snow, snow and more snow. Indiana has definitely had its fair share of winter weather this year. Fortunately for us, we had a vacation planned in the middle of all the shoveling, plowing, and scraping. Destination: Hawaii

We spent a week on Oahu and a week on the Big Island. Both were wonderful places to soak up some sun and enjoy warmer weather!! 

Ugly...Tacky....Holiday Fun

Love our friends......Love our get-togethers!!! 

Our ugly sweater/tacky attire Holiday Party was complete this year with a re-gift gift exchange!!

Merry Christmas 2013!!!!!

Snow'd In