time out for women

I was able to go to Time Out for Women with Jeff's sisters and mom last week in Ogden. It was a great weekend. We heard lots of messages of Hope from great speakers and musicians. The most touching story was one that addressed the importance of the humanitarian kits. It made me realize how important it is we donate! Jeff held down the fort while I was gone, and it was a truely stressfree weekend. I hope we plan on it next year.:)

end of the farming season

Fall is a very bittersweet time at our house. As much as it bumms me out to have to put away the flip flops and get out the hoodies (or even worse heavy coats). I do love when Jeff has days off and has NO farming to do. He took on a extra farm this summer so there have been very few days this summer that jeff has not had farming to get done. And much as I hate cold, it's nice to know I wont get in trouble when Jeff gets home from work because I forgot to change the sprinkler (again). So I guess I'll go cut some firewood and get out the coats. At least We'll see a little more of Jeff around.

Here are some pictures from this summer.

Whit's Volleyball pictures

Whitney's been playing High School Volleyball. Tonia went to watch her at a away game. She gave her some volleyball tips and took some cool pictures for me. She has improved so much this year, It's amazing to me she is allready in High School.

pretty "saucy" ladies

Jo and I decided to do applesauce since our kids love it so much. We went to her neighbors (whose trees were loaded), and picked and picked and picked, with all the our kids. We knew we had a 'wholelotta' apples, but we never would have guessed we had 169 quarts worth. It was a long day, with wind threatening to move us inside, but we were proud of the results.

it's not always "fair"

The girls decided to show sheep at the county fair this year. Jim my brother in law was awesome to help the girls alot. It was a really good experience for the girls. When it came auction time we had to put up with a little pouting however, because Laurens sheep bought $50 more than Whit's. It was good for her!

Snow reunion 09'

Our top 5 things about Snow reunion 09'
1. seeing cousins and how much their families have grown.
2. Did someone say water???
3. bedazzling all the families wrists.
4.Rope swings.
5.the tractor ride through the water.

july 4th

Austin's favorite part of the parade.

Fourth of July pictures from the Neola parade.