February Fun

Kaci was so concerned about the babies and watch closely as Grandpa and Mitch took care of them. They helped them get in where it was warm and made sure they were getting milk from their mamas. I am grateful for the farm and all the lessons learned out there.
While Dan and Zeak attended a ropin' Friday night before his birthday, Kaci and Jake went out to the church ranch to visit Grandpa and Grandma Berezay this time of year is crazy busy at the church ranch with calving season. So we took them some dinner and they took the kids out to see the new babies. Kaci loved seeing them but was scared to death. I love how this photo shows her trusting her older brother. This photos speaks a 1,000 words.
Zeak and Shane are roping partners for eternity I am sure of it. Their birthdays are one day apart. Zeak's on the 26th and Shane's on the 27th. For the last 3 years we have spent their birthdays roping and this year was no exception. The only change was it was just the two of them this year. They got matching shirts and all. I am glad that Zeak has such a great person to look up to and grateful that Shane isn't to old or to cool to hang out with us still.
Grandma Nelson is so amazing. She takes everyone to pizza at the Pizza Factory for her Birthday. This year it happened to be on Zeak's birthday as well. We look forward to this party every year and enjoy spending time with the family.

Zeak came home the end of this month with a huge surprise. He was the terrific kid for February. He loves things like this. This is what Mrs Bradley said about him. The Terrific Kid in Mrs. Bradley's 6th grade for Febrauary is Zeak Woodland. Over the past few months, Zeak has really been working towards getting all of his assignments done and turned in. Mrs Bradley has noticed that Zeak has been listening better in class and has been working towards setting goals for himself. He is nice to others and strives hard to do what is right. Zeak is a good student with a big heart. He is always willing to help wherever he can. Thanks for all you do, Zeak.
I am so proud of him for this award and I agree that he has tried hard and set some big goals for himself he is really growing up.
Jake earned his bobcat and his geologist belt loop and patch he also earned 3 beads. He thrives in scouts. Zeak was there for the social and Jake is there to learn and absorb all the information he can get. They did crystal gardens that he was fascinated with and he loved the space dome that they just participated in. I am glad he loves scouting I think they learn valuable things and having been in scouts a short time I am grateful for the leaders who have the patients and desire to serve these boys.

Kaci started ice skating lessons and she loves it. She was so excited she could hardly sleep the night before. We were there a half hour early. They started her in a class that was way to advanced and put her back in the beginning group. She is to advanced for them because they are scared to death of the ice and wont even stand on their skates. But she is learning and loving it.
The Monday before Zeak's birthday we were having trouble with Jake and Kaci again so Dan decided to take Zeak to dinner for his birthday. Zeak got to pick the restaurant. He chose Red Lobster. Dan sent me this picture from his phone that is why the quality is so bad and the txt read. Man this kid can eat a ton! He had Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, shrimp scampi, cocktail shrimp, and a large desert. He did bring me home a slice of his chocolate cake when I commented on how much there was left Dan said, "ya that is 1/4 of it!" No wonder he wrestled 165 in 6th grade.
Kaci loves preschool she is so creative and fun. This is her M homework the instructions were to use something that starts with "M" and fill in your m. You could use macaroni, M stickers, marshmallows, ect. She said, "let use mud." I was so impressed with her creativity until I facebooked Mrs. Blackett and found out that she suggested it in class. I am still proud of her because she was the only one in both classes to be brave enough to use mud. (Or a mom dumb enough to let her)

Mona Elementary still has a tradition of making homemade valentine boxes. My boys kill me they have one track minds. Jake got a duck egg and used it in his valentine box. Zeak couldn't go without his horses so they shared a stall with all of the valentines.


At the beginning of the month Kaci was so excited to put out Valentine decorations she told me that Valentines was her favorite holiday. I asked her even better than Christmas she said, "yes!" Inquiring why she said, "it is because it is so pretty and full of Love I just love all of the heart decorations." So the thought came to me why not let her celebrate her favorite holiday. So we planned a little party for her and she picked the dinner and the decorations. We made desserts and hair bows. It was so much fun we might have to have more girl parties. Jake got to hand out with Grandpa Barnhurst, Uncle Clay, and Cort. Dan and Zeak went to the Klondike. Zeak was so excited to go on his first scout camp out. He wasn't worried about the snow and cold. Him and Dylan White were the tough guys with strength and endurance thanks to wrestling.
This is what happens at the Woodland house when your mom has had enough. I am trying not to yell and scream as much so Saturday I had reached my limit. I just handed the two of them their coats told them they had 5 seconds to be outside and they had 1 hour to have the dog kennel spotless. Don't mess with the frustrated mom it could get ugly.


The month started off with a trip to Sunny St George! Kathryn and Jeff were blessing their adorable baby girl. Kamryn. We spent Saturday enjoying the sun and the red rocks. Saturday night all of the adults went to dinner it was a nice enjoyable to visit with out so much noise. Sunday was a beautiful day the blessing was amazing and the dinner was yummy. We stayed and watched the Super Bowl with everyone. I didn't really watch I just visited with everyone and chased the kids. It was a wonderful visit and we hated leaving the beautiful sun and come back to the snow.