june 29th - my handy hubby...

I always tell the kids that "daddy can fix anything"....I'm not sure that he appreciates that, but it really is a complement. He is very handy at a lot of things....at the farm and at home. This is a picture of his "little" project from yesterday. He had been saving up to purchase some outside landscaping lights for our house. I.love.them!!!!! The go all along the rock wall, in front of the house and then between the front step and the garage. They look great!!!! He even put some different type in on the lower part of the rock wall to really set off the rocks. My hubby "rocks"!!!!

june 28th - meghan lost something....

Well, first off all...I went shopping....trying to pull the dining room/piano room/catch all room into something attractive and usable. All before company comes next month. I work better under pressure...it keeps me focused. Stay tuned for pictures as they develop...

Meghan did loose something, and no, it's not a tooth!!! Yet, anyway!!! Last weekend when we were up at mom and dads, I noticed that when Meghan was riding her bike that the training wheels were not making any contact with the ground. So this weekend we asked Daddy to take them off and see how she did...of course she took right off, leaving the training wheels in the dust.

More exciting news to come from today in upcoming posts....I know it is kind of anticlimactic since it is now 3 1/2 months later, but I am doing my best to get caught up. I might skip a few months and then finish out the year strong!!!

June 25th - Slip slidin' away....

Today was a great day to play with the slip n slide in the back yard. It is amazing how much entertainment a cheap little toy like that can bring to a summer afternoon!!! The kids had a ball....I mean a splash!!!!!

June 22nd - Chef in the making???

Meghan was really hungry at lunch today, and I just wasn't quite quick enough, so she decided to make her own sandwich....I think she thought the Miracle Whip was frosting!!!!!! Project 365 is helping me to cherish moments like this, instead of worrying about the mess and inconvenience....why not grab the camera and preserve the memory. We'll appreciate it someday!!!!

June 21 - Happy Father's Day

After spending yesterday in Stuart with my dad, we were able to spend this afternoon at Hickory Hills with Pampa Wayne. Jory was working, unfortunately, but Jane's family and the kids and I had a great time getting together with Wayne. We played catch, ladder ball and some crazy game where you dump ice on each other. I sat that one out....actually, I threatened anyone who came near me with ice while I had my camera in hand. Good defense mechanism don't you think!!!!

June 20th - Good Egg Days

Growing up, I have such fond memories of Good Egg Days. I know, that sounds like such a weird name for a town celebration, but it fits, really. Stuart, my home town, is known for its motto of "Home of 1600 good eggs, and a few stinkers". Believe it or not, its true!!!! I always try to get the kids back to town for the day. It is so much fun to see people I don't get to see very often. The kids ride in the parade with Papa Jim on the bank float and it is always good for some cousin time with Drew and the girls!!!

This photo was published the following week in the Stuart Herald for the First State Bank ad with the caption "Make all your dreams come true at the First State Bank". It was really hot this day, but Mickey and Minnie were great sports about posing for a picture with the cousins!!!

june 18th - a little of this and a little of that...

Today was a somewhat busy day....Aiden did the Junior Fire Fighter Academy at the Indianola Fire Station in the morning. His very own daddy did some of the activities, so that made it extra special. This first picture is of Jory giving Aiden his certificate of participation.

AND....*drum roll please*.....Baby Schae arrived yesterday, so we got the honor of meeting him today at the hospital. Isn't he perfect!!!

I thought this was a cool shot of Jory's bunker gear...

And, of course the girls in the no parking zone....lol....