Cows, eggs, temples and ....

Cows and bird eggs

The yearlings are curious (and very chicken).  They gather to watch us like we are aliens and then when we turn towards them, they stamped away like terrified chickens.  It is so entertaining.

See the dust?  We caused a stampede.

Bird eggs.  Isn't this an amazing shot?  I credit the BBQ grill (where they built the nest), not my photography skills! So much for burgers on the grill!

Preparation Day

Saturday we left at 6:00am for Billings.  It was our P-day and we stopped by the temple there around 7:30am. The temple is nestled below the rimrock bluffs up above.  The morning was beautiful and it was around 51 degrees.  Much warmer than when we left Harlowton (37 degrees)!!

Plumbing progress and new requests

Elder Himle is working on the last bathroom unit. So this week they ought to about finish up the last bathroom.  The ranch manager asked Elder Himle and I to fix up the Bunk House during the time we have left.  It is in sad need of some paint and TLC.  We embraced the opportunity and went to work. 

Garage Sale Blessings

We wanted to arrive in Billings early so we could go to some garage sales and purchase some much needed items for the bunkhouse.  I prayed and asked Heavenly Father to lead us to the things we needed and was amazed and humbled at how my specific requests were granted.  The bunk house had old mis-matched silverware and I really wanted a matching set.  I found a sturdy set in good shape for $2.  I wanted newer bed pillows and found 5 and most were brand new (one lady donated several new ones to our cause). We also found some mattress covers that were in fantastic shape for pennies.  I needed several shower caddies and was blessed to find two  brand new ones!  I also needed a water pitcher and a colander  Found a brand new pitcher and a colander in great shape.  Everything I requested we located (and for a great price).  I was so grateful.

We went to Habitat for Humanity Restore once again and found tile for just 20 cents apiece which will be used for a backsplash in the bunkhouse kitchen. We also got some other great deals.

Later that morning  the Gabel's taught us how to play Pickle-ball (or should I say tried to teach us) and then treated us to lunch at a Japanese restaurant.

Fashion among the "Little's"

I love seeing the little girls show up at church in their poke-dot or red cowboy boots.

And then there are also the car seat covers; definitely Cowboy style.  The little girl beneath the cover was visiting  the ranch with her parents from the Nebraska ranch (near Alliance).

Another Branding or two or three

The ranch had another branding this past week (which we did not attend).  They said it was freezing with strong wind. Instead, we stayed behind and worked.  There are two more brandings this coming week so I need to check with the ranch manager's wife to see if they need us (the missionaries) to prepare food for it.  

Tuesday we are expecting high temperatures of 99 degrees-- Yikes.

It is hard to believe that we have been gone for a month now!  It is good to be busy and engaged in the Lord's service.  We are working hard and enjoying our mission.  We will be leaving on the 28th for Oklahoma and will stop home briefly on our way.