New corn planter

Farmer Marv sent me to an auction with instructions to 'buy something, anything'....so I purchased a new corn planter for him....I think he'll be thrilled!

...what could I say ... the price was right!

A project done!

Was special to have this project done...I'm not telling how many years it was on the frame....

...we had fun delivering it last night, too....looks great in their house!

Summer 2011

My thoughts have been to up date this lots of times but....I'm easily distracted, I guess....but will try and share a few things from the summer .... that like most summers ...  is going quickly...

Early in June we enjoyed having a visit from these 2.....

it was our first in home visit for the 'year'...they being away or we being away....it was very special...especially to see the one at nearly 93 continuing to pour out his all....I felt I had lots of 'fragments for my basket' when they left.

Farmer Marv's new 'toy'...

...what more can I say...

A few flowers....

Mother's Day gifts....

from the gardens.....

 peonies and poppies

 one of many irises

 lupines

 lilies

 my first clematis...a gift from Hannah last Mother's Day

 sunflower

my 'hen and chicks'....look carefully!

Grandchildren....

 ...love the caption on this bib!...

 time with Cousin Morgan again!

 4th. of July!

Nolan and Hannah came to spend a couple days with us....these are the boats they launched on Papa's pond..

looking at the wheat field with Papa...I love this picture...would make a good puzzle!

It was special to have them but unfortunately Nolan was very homesick...it didn't bother Hannah at all...so either way Mom's heart was broken!

A friends wedding reception.....the bride wore one of our daughter-in-law's dress...kind of neat to see it again

...and remembering our Dad's....Father's Day

 my Dad with his truck when he sold Mac Tools....early 1950's

Farmer Marv's Dad holding him....1947

We plan  a trip to Montana in August for my class reunion....can hardly believe it is 40 years already...hope to see some family and friends along the way.

So summer passes quickly again...and there is much more I could share but would rather do it face to face!

June is Dairy Month

Amazing what will show up in print.....

Spring 2011

It seems maybe spring is going to arrive (or has arrived) after all....guess we knew it would but when it doesn't seem like it will day after day...with cold, rain or snow...maybe we wondered....just a few pictures...

and a few of the princes and princesses....

Mother's Day 2011

We have had Mother's Day for 2011 and it was special to have all our family together...something that doesn't happen often so makes it so much sweeter when it does.  I didn't get all the pictures taken I wanted to but guess that is how it goes sometimes, too.  A friend shared this poem and I want to share it here...I feel it is special...

Poet:  Ann Taylor, sister of Jane Taylor, the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

Who fed me from her gentle breast,

And hush'd me in her arms to rest,

And on my cheek sweet kisses prest?

My Mother.

When sleep forsook my open eye,

Who was it sung sweet hushaby

And rock'd me that I should not cry?

My Mother.

Who sat and watched my infant head

When sleeping in my cradle bed

And tears of sweet affection shed?

My Mother.

When pain and sickness made me cry,

Who gazed upon my heavy eye,

And wept for fear that I would die?

My Mother.

Who dress'd my dolls in clothes so gay,

And taught me pretty how to play,

And minded all I had to say?

My Mother.

Who taught my infant lips to pray,

And loved God's holy book and day,

And walk in Wisdom's pleasant way?

My Mother.

And can I ever cease to be

Affectionate and kind to thee,

Who was so very kind to me?

My Mother.

Ah no! The thought I cannot bear;

And if God please my life to spare,

I hope I shall reward thy care,

My Mother.

Who ran to help me when I fell,

And would some pretty story tell,

Or kiss the place to make it well?

My Mother.

When thou art feeble, old and gray

My healthy arm shall be thy stay,

And I will soothe thy pains away.

My Mother.

And when I see thee hang thy head

'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed,

And tears of sweet affection shed,

My Mother.

For God, who lives above the skies,

Look down with pleased or loving eyes,

If ever I could dare despise,

My Mother.

...and here are some Mothers (and Dads) that have been special through the years....

...and there are many more and so glad for many positive influences that have crossed my way....

New Addition

Our family has expanded again....our score on grandchildren is even....2 granddaughters and 2 grandsons...we welcomed Elliot Lee on Tuesday...big brother and big sister are adjusting (as is the family dog!)

the new family of 5...Nolan, Shaun, Elliot, Hannah & Helen

getting ready to take little brother home....

with Grandma

with Papa...

so our days of waiting for the new baby are over...seemed like it was 'taking forever' but guess it really wasn't...the new family is home and now time for adjusting to a new number!