Friday

Part of the day today seemed like Friday and part feels like Saturday. John took the day off so the afternoon is Saturday.
This young man on the 4-wheeler is Lane who lives down the road. He came up with his dad and posed for me. He is a true blue farmer and has been since he was just a wee one. When he was a baby I took care of him some. The Waldos have 2 mules that they got last fall and shortly after they got them, the mules broke free and came up here to visit our horse, Henry. I don't know how they knew Henry was here, but they break out on a regular basis now and come visiting. They are cunning and aren't easy to catch so quite often they just stay for a few days. This time they had a long visit. They got them into a little shed today and were able to get a grip on them and took them for a walk home. Henry then stands and whinnies with great grief when his friends leave.




On the left is son, Trevor, getting scrap metal to take to the junk place for money. Looks like friend Jeff is merely observing. He's taking apart our old hay elevator. The barn is now gone and bales are big and round so we don't need it. I have to chuckle because Trevor is reminding me of John and is like John--even tho he would not like to think so. John has always been very
resourceful in thinking of ways to make money when it was needed. One year he went all over to farms and got old car and truck batteries that were no good and took them to the junk place. That's what bought groceries a few times. It will be a good trait that he has passed to the boys. When times get tough, figure out a way.

Day of Pampering

What a fun day I had! For my birthday in January Jessee and Trevor gave me a pedicure and an hour massage. This very sweet girl did my feet--I even got hot wax on them. They feel great!
The massage was terrific and I could have laid there and gone to sleep when it was over. I knew I was relaxed when I found myself stopped at a green light just enjoying life!
I'm going to remain low key and watch the movie "27 Dresses" and Survivor tonight.
I think if I was wealthy, I could tolerate such pampering every month--but then it wouldn't be so special.

What's Romantic?

My John is a romantic guy. Sometimes when I tell him something he did was romantic, he's surprised that I would think of that as romantic. Romantic to one may not be romantic to another. In the spring he always picks me a handful of crocuses when they come out on the point, daisies in the summer, or little wild flowers--the purple ones that he brought last week and put in an empty potassium bottle on the windowsill.

One summer when we had 4 little kids and only a shower in the basement, John had a babysitter come to take care of the kids and told me to get the book I was reading. In the back of the pickup there were plastic barrels of water. Off we drove to the woods..... he had mowed a spot amongst the trees and put a clawfoot tub there. He filled it with warm water and bubbles and I got to lay there reading. It was beautiful with the sun filtering thru the leaves. I was in another world. This was a real treat for a mom who didn't have a tub. Now that is romantic!!!!

Sunny Monday

I do not know what came over me today... I got up at 6 and I have worked hard all day. Maybe I was inspired by the sun. I exercised, washed lots of bedding, cleaned off both porches, and did a lot of work cleaning the yard. John helped me work in the yard. I think I may be sore tomorrow. If not...I'll tackle the screen porch.
I forgot to explain why Jami was wearing a hula skirt yesterday. We saw it Sat. at a garage sale and thot it was perfect for Jami. She put it on and went right into hula mode...cute!

Happy Birthday Jami!

It's been a beautiful Sunday! John and I had nursery duty this morning. The TV in the nursery was working again so we were able to watch the whole service while taking care of cute little kids.

We had cheap hot dogs at the Midwest grill place. I remember when we'd take 4 kids after church and fill them up on 10 cent dogs and pop--it was the deal of the year! One time when we were eating there, Tanner was about 3 or 4 and had to pee so he gets ready to just pee right there. We WERE outside on grass after all. One of the problems with growing up in the country and just taking care of business wherever you were. He started to pee in the KMart parking lot once too. Off the beaten path there....
Tyler's girlfriend, Jami, turns 20 next Friday. She will be on her way to China then so we celebrated her birthday tonight. She'll be in China for 3 weeks with a group from WSU visiting area businesses who have plants there.

We took a scenic drive home. It's so good to see green!!!!

I should have just taken a group picture.

I'm fighting the urge to go back to bed for a little nap. No sun today and rather drizzly and dreary.

Yesterday I had a delightful day of friends and eating! This last year I was part of a great group of women--W.E. --Women Equipped. We met twice a month and learned ways to be equipped leaders or servants in whatever God leads us, individually, to be. We've also shared our life stories which has been such a great faith buider as each of us has seen God's hand on our lives throughout and the faithfulness of God! And we've had fun just being together. Yesterday Marilyn Evans had us at her home for a brunch. The table was beautiful and food was delicious! Her granddaughter even made us placecards and her daughter-in-law had written a different scripture on each of the cards. It was amazing how many of us read our verses and KNEW it was meant for us right then. It is so true what Hebrews 4:12 says...."For the word of God is sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

After brunch I went to lunch with friend Sheryl for her birthday which was the day before. It was good to see her again and catch up! My spirit just felt so good and full after being with all these friends! My stomach was beyond full!

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