The Shick Family

Do I Have To...

2011-12-22T22:04:00.000-08:00

Mike Shick
805.610.9545
sent from my iPhone...dress like this?

Learning to Type

2011-12-22T22:02:00.000-08:00

Mike Shick
805.610.9545
sent from my iPhoneMy paws are still a little short, but I'll be a good typist, I promise!

First Day at Work

2011-12-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

Mike Shick
805.610.9545
sent from my iPhoneThis was Vanilla's first day at work. She was quite helpful in getting some work out of the way!

Amyism 57

2011-10-06T10:46:00.000-07:00

We’ve missed a few for a while..but had to post this one. Amy asked about our new Frisbee…and stated that it didn’t throw too far, because it was really made for people in wheelchairs. Can you tell why she might have thought that?

Mike Shick

805.610.9545

We Love You, Gracie!

2011-10-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

18 New Additions to the Shick Family

2011-09-05T12:47:00.000-07:00

You can see the rest of us at: http://www.shickencoopranch.com/litters.html

Hannah, Lisah, Daddy - Big Bad Bubba Birthday Celebration

2010-06-24T08:21:00.001-07:00

2011 Family Pictures

2010-06-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

Family Pictures

Good Morning Baby

2010-04-25T06:12:00.001-07:00

Isn't that Funny, Daddy?

2010-04-18T21:13:00.001-07:00

The Baby's Name

2010-03-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

Drumroll please.....and the baby's name is.....

Leanna Grace Shick

Our Newest Baby Shick

2010-03-04T21:58:00.001-08:00

No name yet. Baby weighed in at 9lbs. She is real sweet natured...and brings quite a laugh to our hearts - girl number 6 of 7 kiddos!!! Is it possible? Tonight we had our traditional pizza feed following the delivery. Ahhh, time to name the baby, eh? Thanks to all who have been a support!

What a day!

2010-02-26T09:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks for the help, boys!

Jumping Jacks that You've Got to See

2010-02-19T05:21:00.000-08:00

Caleb's Birthday Party

2010-01-31T22:04:00.000-08:00

Montana de Oro Beauties

2010-01-28T06:35:00.000-08:00

I love you guys

Driving Under the Influence of Thumbsucking

2009-12-13T00:50:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-12-13T00:24:00.001-08:00

Turkey came out great. Had a great time with Papa and Grandma. We missed you Robert, Debbie, Jake, & Kyle.

Kailey's Birthday at Big Bad Bubbas!

2009-12-13T00:20:00.000-08:00

I was home with the flu! Happy Birthday Peanut!

Toffee Covered Peanut Adventure

2009-12-13T00:12:00.001-08:00

Decided to play dreidel with the kids using toffee covered peanuts tonight. Didn’t like the idea of using gelt – was too much like teaching the them to gamble. So off to the store we went – a 30 minute round trip (max). $40 bucks later, we had our peanuts, and a few other items. But before heading home, everyone wanted to go looking at Christmas lights. 3 hours later, we were taking the long route home, through the back road where I ride by my road bike. About 2 miles away from my house, I decided to pull over to show my family a really nice landscape job that someone had just completed. Only I forgot. It had been raining all day. The soils out near our house darn near turn to quick sand when it’s saturated. Well, down went the right side of my car. Covered about ¾ of my wheels. ½ hour later, AAA arrived and barely tipped our van over pulling us out. We made it, though…

We had to move our vehicles down the road to do the paperwork. I told the kids what we were doing, and my sweet Hannah (4) said, ya’ know, how Daddy goes to work and does stuff there. That guy is going to help Daddy with his work!

Anyhow, our trip started around 5pm. Around 10pm, Caleb had dreideled away everyone else’s peanuts. I think that’ll make the good memory list!

This Year's Persimmon Adventure

2009-10-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

Dancing Beauties

2009-10-26T06:11:00.001-07:00

Isaiah 40.31

2009-10-26T06:05:00.000-07:00

Can you tell who's new to this motley crew?

2009-10-26T05:33:00.000-07:00

There's the persimmon tree

2009-10-26T05:32:00.000-07:00

You can't see me!

2009-10-26T05:31:00.001-07:00

Picking Persimmons from Mrs. Tanaka's house!

Oh...you are so funny!

2009-10-26T05:25:00.001-07:00

Individual Portraits

2009-09-20T13:43:00.000-07:00

Homeland security rejected our other family portraits for new passports,
asking us to please review rules for sending photographs. We opted to
purchase these pictures at the local drug store. The results are strikenly similar.

Family Portrait Fall 2009

2009-09-20T13:32:00.001-07:00

sketches by Amy Shick, 7 years old

Our New Picnic Bench...made the Lil Shicklet's Farm

2009-09-14T21:33:00.000-07:00

Lisah making grape juice, too :)

2009-09-14T21:32:00.001-07:00

Making Grape Juice

2009-09-14T21:31:00.000-07:00

GeoCaching @ Santa Margarita Lake

2009-08-10T07:38:00.002-07:00

Cute Kids

2009-08-06T22:32:00.001-07:00

Elsy's Artwork

2009-05-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

Aubrey's First Goat Show

2009-05-02T22:52:00.001-07:00

Good Job Aubrey and Mary!

Family Pose, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

2009-05-02T22:42:00.001-07:00

Outside of Wal-Mart in Mexico :)

Aubuelito's Paradise

2009-05-02T22:40:00.000-07:00

If you need a great laugh....

2009-04-19T23:10:00.001-07:00

click here:

and click on any of the images to open a sample of Tim's hummer.

You can also visit him here.

Joy in Heat

2009-04-19T21:56:00.000-07:00

Well...it’s that time. Joy came into heat about a week ago, and all the children took notice. They were concerned about her bleeding, and I told them she was in heat right now… and then explained to them what being in heat meant.

Caleb shouted, “Oh, I know, mama is in heat all the time because she’s had a lot of babies.” J

Civil War Ball

2009-04-18T22:46:00.001-07:00

So much fun!

Kids Volin Concert

2009-04-04T12:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks Melissa for all your helpful instruction. The kids are improving very nicely.

MMMMMM!

Family Videos

2009-04-04T11:56:00.001-07:00

You can view our family videos at:

http://www.youtube.com/smokiibear01

Baby Goats

2009-02-15T06:17:00.000-08:00

Meet Patches and Soda-Pop

2009-02-14T19:44:00.001-08:00

Born around 10pm on the 10th of February. Aren't they cute?

Elsy's Latest Artwork

2009-02-14T19:37:00.000-08:00

Wow....Elsy...awesome work!

Family Portrait 2008

2008-12-14T07:37:00.000-08:00

It's tuff to get it just right!

Hiking @ Pozo

2008-12-14T00:41:00.000-08:00

Some Shortcut, huh?

Leaf Day 2008

2008-12-14T00:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Papa, Hi Grandma

2008-08-01T00:58:00.001-07:00

See...I'm getting cuter each day!

2008-08-01T00:57:00.001-07:00

Hi Mary, Hi Joseph

2008-08-01T00:56:00.003-07:00

This new pool is so fun!

2008-08-01T00:56:00.001-07:00

Who needs fire works? I got the Good Stuff.

2008-08-01T00:54:00.001-07:00

Little Lisah May

2008-08-01T00:51:00.000-07:00

born to us on July 24, 2008

at 3:50 am

she weighed 8lb 14oz

and measured 21 inches long

New sign for our little ranch

2008-08-01T00:47:00.001-07:00

Elsy's talent once again.

Family Comes to Visist From Arizona and Mexico

2008-08-01T00:45:00.000-07:00

We miss you!

Civil War Ball, Early Summer

2008-08-01T00:44:00.001-07:00

Wow...look at the dresses Elsy made for the girls!!!

Lil Puppies

2008-08-01T00:44:00.000-07:00

We just can't get enough sleep around here!

Good Job, Nala! Aren't they the cutest?

2008-05-26T07:55:00.000-07:00

Mamma and puppies are doing great! There are 11 puppies in all.

Our First Baby Goats. Maaaahaaaahhh!

2008-04-30T21:23:00.001-07:00

This is Mary. She would have died, but Aubrey and Amy mothered her back to health. She is doing great....and having no problem Maaahhaaahhhing all day long :)

This is Jacob. He's really healthy.

It's been a while, but I'll get the hang of it again! These sure all small.

Mmmmm....milk. Can I drink some more?

How is this supposed to work, anyhow?

I'm too tired. Maybe later.

Ohhh...The Summer is Coming

2008-04-30T21:22:00.001-07:00

Our First Fishing for Lizards. Look!

2008-04-30T21:21:00.001-07:00

Dad...do you remember that bluebelly I bought for 25 cents, but never
managed to get it back home? Do you remember why?

Frank, the Fish

2008-04-30T21:20:00.001-07:00

08/2000 - 04/2008

RIP

The Honeymoon

2008-04-30T21:18:00.001-07:00

And the Celebration to Follow

2008-04-30T21:17:00.003-07:00

The Girl's First Violin Concert

2008-04-30T21:17:00.001-07:00

My Big Botha Teech Me to be Cowboy

2008-04-30T21:13:00.001-07:00

Please?

2008-04-30T21:12:00.001-07:00

Can I Ride Bikes with You, Dad?

2008-04-30T21:11:00.001-07:00

Daddy, Is This How you Pick Up the Tent Stakes?

2008-04-30T21:10:00.001-07:00

Helping Hannah. What a Joy!

2008-04-30T21:09:00.001-07:00

Steve's 50th Birthday Ride

2008-03-05T06:09:00.000-08:00

Ski Trip

2008-03-04T23:12:00.001-08:00

Went to Sierra Summit Last Monday with Aubrey and Amy. What a blast!

Amyism #54 & #55

2007-12-18T23:52:00.000-08:00

A couple of weekends back we were invited to a Christmas party at the BOWLING alley. We were running a little early, so decided to take a drive down Vine Street to see the lights. As we were driving down the street, Amy shouted, "Hey, look at the donkeys!" referring to some reindeer ;)

A couple minutes later, she asked, "When are we going to go play with the milk bottles?"

Leaf Day

2007-12-18T00:17:00.000-08:00

Explorations of Buddy

2007-12-18T00:12:00.001-08:00

The little man on a mission.

Civil War Ball

2007-12-18T00:10:00.000-08:00

So...here is what the Shicklets would have looked like in the mid 1800's.
We had the great opportunity of attending a civil war ball. It was very
delightful :) We are looking forward to the next one!

Vwa La: Hoshi gaki (Dried Persimmons)

2007-12-18T00:07:00.001-08:00

MMM...they sure are del-li-cious!

Thanksgiving 2008 - Another Smoked Turkey

2007-11-24T15:06:00.001-08:00

...this smoked turkey was seasoned with our very own dried peppers, right out of the Shicklet's garden :)

Smile

2007-11-14T22:39:00.000-08:00

Dried Persimmons

2007-11-05T00:14:00.001-08:00

Thanks, Steve, for teaching us your tricks! We can't wait to sink our teeth into these!

...mmm, HOT!

2007-10-29T23:59:00.001-07:00

This is a Perico Chilie from Mexico. Whoooo....it's good!

You can see, even Nala is begging for some, and Hannah is trying to get some first ;)

everyday News, and then some

2007-10-15T21:55:00.001-07:00

Our family really enjoys the little news casts from everyday News, and we watch them periodically. Today, little Hannah was asking permission from the older kids if she could get on the step stool with them. They said that she couldn't, and Hannah (2 y.o.) replied, "And this is everyday news. Amy and Caleb are not nice. And this is everyday News."

Thank you for the Happy Birthday, Guys

2007-10-15T00:39:00.001-07:00

Little Hannah Falls Asleep at Dinner

2007-10-14T23:57:00.000-07:00

Ouch...That pepper was supposed to be mild

2007-10-14T23:21:00.001-07:00

Poultry Show

2007-10-14T23:18:00.000-07:00

We were invited to attend a poultry show this weekend. Boy, was it a thrill.

A Barrel Of Monkeys

2007-10-14T23:10:00.000-07:00

Aubrey shows off her victory during our first game of a Barrel of Monkeys. Well worth the $4 we spent at Wal-Mart :)

Enjoy God's Creation!

2007-10-14T23:03:00.000-07:00

Ohhh...Hot

2007-02-18T05:29:00.000-08:00

2006-12-30T19:28:00.000-08:00

mmmm....my first milk shake

2006-12-30T12:00:00.001-08:00

7/15/2006
Aubrey had her first visit to the dentist...

12/07/2005
A couple of Amyisms for your enjoyment...

Most nights, Elsy and I gather with the children to read bible stories with them. Periodically, we use felt figures to tell the stories, and we let the children place them (they love it!!!). On one night, we were telling the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den. When Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den, I asked the girls if Daniel got eaten by the lions. Both Aubrey and Amy said no. I was proud of them that they remembered. So then I asked them why didn't Daniel get eaten by the lions?

....Amy proudly answered, because the butterfly shut their mouths :)

but it gets even better...

Both Aubrey and Amy have been memorizing the Ten Commandments. When we got to the 10th Commandment, "Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shall not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbors," Amy has managed to come up with her own interpretation of this commandment. She states...

....Thou shall not covet by neighbor's house, thou shall not covet by neighbor's LIFE, nor his man, nor his manservant, nor his SOCKS, nor his AX, nor anything that is by neighbors.

11/24/2005
Thanksgiving: this year's smoked turkey came out much nicer than last years. Still using Mr. Johnson's applewood, but I was careful this year :)

Can you find the little Indians?

11/22/2005
it's finally completed....I''m done....really!!!! Yippe!

I presented my thesis project on Friday, November 18th. My paper and presentation were accepted, and I have finally reached the finish line. Thank you all who have supported me with prayers and encouragement along the way, especially, thank you Elsy, for the high cost you've made to help me achieve this goal! Get ready for the Bar-b-Que!!!

08/19/2005
wow...it took all these....

...and a few of these...

...one of these...

...to get one of these...

...whew, what a journey! No more INS applications, expirations, appointments, or missing documents. Not to be mistaken, though...the excitement expressed here does not come near the excitement of having a citizenship in Christ. Thank you to all those who have supported us and helped us along the way. Especially, thank you Rick for all the team work that went into making this a reality. Can you believe that internet version of that trip to Juarez actually worked? Thank you Barbara Hayle (assistant to Representative, Louis Capps) for so much assistance, and turning some impossible situations into smooth transactions. Thank you, Lord, for meeting our need at every step of the process.

Some of you may be interested know what commitment is required in accepting citizenship, as defined by the "Oath of Citizenship."
I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God. In acknowledgement whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature.
04/30/2005
A picnic in the Park...
are we having fun yet...

04/22/05
The Acts Campout ...the 10 man tent worked great. We're considering making it a permanent dwelling, seeing as how is has a little more seating room than our living room :)

03/01/05
When I put the girls to bed, I often give each of them butterfly and eskimo kisses. Butterfly in spanish is "mariposa." Tonight was quite humorous...while tucking amy in, she asked for a mosca, which means fly in spanish....

02/15/05
Flowers are beautiful...

Daddy's little girls are
delightful beyond words.

02/11/05
AGC had a mexican-themed valentine's party...Orale Greengo!

11/25/04
Thanksgiving was quiet this year at our house...and for probably a good reason. Over the years, my experience in smoking meats has been an exciting adventure...and this year marks a new climax to such a quest. A mixture of fresh apple wood and oak was used (thanks Dave Johnson). And for the sake of not having to throw away the spices we normally use to coat the turkey, we decided to discard the skin prior to cooking the meat. The results....

Well...this wasn't quite what we had in mind, but if you didn't pay too much attention to the outside, the inside tasted pretty good. Maybe leaving the skin on isn't such a bad idea??? Or maybe when the thermometer reads "really hot," it could be an indication that the fire is really "too" hot. We did have a couple of special friends over...and we had plenty of OTHER food to be thankful for. We hope you had a special thanksgiving...from our family to yours.