My Little Farmers

My Little Valentines

2009-02-18T15:01:00.003-06:00

Saturday was a very busy day. We went to fellowship meeting in Diamond during the day. Afterwards, we tried to look for bargains for the farm house. (Not much luck) Then, we met my family minus David and Rachel at Ryan's. We had a nice time and even had friends that joined us. Thanks Dad! It was very late when we got home and the boys were asleep. So, the boys received their gifts on Sunday. I made them Mickey and Heart pancakes. Pancakes are one of their favorite breakfast foods.

Our Farm

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We know this looks like a lot of work! We've already done a lot to the outside. The place was all grown up. So we've tried to clean out the fences etc. We are very excited about the place. Even Snuggles, our boxer puppy loves it! This house doesn't need as much remodeling as our first house did. I told Jon I never wanted to remodel again, but here we are again! But, it's not as bad as it looks. Notice, I did not post any pictures of the inside. Maybe one of these days, but not right now! Atleast the floors, walls and ceilings are intact in this house and the roof is on!

Closer view from the east

The view from the road - east side

Back side

West side

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Looking from the west side

My apple tree

Our hand well

My building

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My Garage

Jon's shed

The quanset and chicken house

When ya gotta go

Happy 21st Birthday Meghan!

2009-02-03T15:42:00.005-06:00

Meghan with her favorite blankie

We wish you a very happy birthday! We love you and hope you have a wonderful four months in Ireland. You have brought much happiness and many memories to our family. You will always be my little girl! Take care. (I had another picture, but it didn't scan very well;(

Ewing Christmas Party

2009-02-02T17:13:00.003-06:00

Aaron and Kristi Ewing and their twin boys, Lane and Landon invited us to a Christmas Party at their house. Kristi is the owner of Heaven's Angels, a consignment shop in town, and Aaron works for Southern Star Gas. All employees of these companies, family and close friends were invited. We had a great time. They each received Santa camo hats with their name on them, stockings and gifts from Santa. Lots of fun - hayrides, baby goats and lots of food. Lane and Landon are in Dalton's 2nd grade class. Kristi and I have been hosting their class parties. Aaron's brother, Adam was one of Jon's groomsmen. So, Jon enjoyed relaxing and chatting with an oldtime friend. Thanks Aaron and Kristi for a great evening!

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Dathan and Lightening, the RAT catcher. We don't just have scrawny little mice, we have huge rats. Lightening was a blessing dropped off by my brother-n-law, Donald. He knew we needed a barn cat, but we were not informed - Until, the boys found a cat in their live traps! They were excited they caught something. Jon was telling his mother about the catch when mom started laughing. The secret was out. The cat was unhurt and she is a great rat catcher. I've seen some of her catch. Gross!

Dalton loves Papa Charlie's tractor.

Jon and David looking at the treasure. David came up with my parents to look at the farm. David killed the first rat in the barn! Good going!

My daddy bringing up his Farmall.

The boys just found out that we bought the farm. They were excited! There is sooo much to do - mowing, tearing down fences, cleaning up, building fences and sooo much more that does not include the 'ol farm house. (Excuse the order of the pics)

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Taylen was my little engineer for Halloween. He loves trains.

My Celebrity

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Dathan acting as President Grover Cleveland for the Explorer's Club. This is a copy of the front page of the Independence Daily Reporter. There is only 12 students out of over 200 that was chosen based upon state testing for this club. Just to think, one month President Obama was on the front page and the next month my son.... (ok - I know I'm just a little behind....)

Hair Today and Gone Tomorrow

2008-10-15T19:42:00.013-05:00

I miss the long hair and so do some of the others, but Thanks to Locks of Love it will benefit someone else. This is the second time in less than two years! The first time they cut just 10 inches and this time at least 12 inches. I can still braid her hair. I love fixing her hair, because I have three boys and she's the only girl!

What's for supper?

2008-10-08T16:06:00.004-05:00

Taylen loves the chickens! He has three favorites, Pepper, Mocha and Henny Penny! But, sometimes they like to run and hide. Can you figure out why?

This is where I found Tay and Pepper!

Now, wouldn't you run and hide? Tay is afraid he won't be able to catch them again so he needs to put them where he can catch them again. Tay likes to sing "Jesus loves Me" (his own version) to them, rock them, swing them and anything else he thinks of! Tay reminds me of Kelly when she was little, but he hasn't dressed them yet.

Where do I begin?

2008-10-08T08:13:00.015-05:00

I know it has been a long while, and many things have happened since my last post. So here goes the updating as long as everything cooperates!

Dalton is 7!

My wonderful Mom is 58! (This is a old picture of Mom holding Devin and Dalton.)

I'm blessed to have great in-laws who both celebrated their birthdays this summer. I just made my father-n-law a coconut cream pie instead of buying a card. Of course I had to make Jon one too.

My one and only Dad that no dad can compare to turned 56 in September! My onery little nephew, Dylan, turned 3.

My dear brother, David and his lovely wife, Rachel celebrated their first anniversary in September. Rachel also celebrated her birthday in July. David and Rachel changed locations and plans when they got hitched due to the accident of our nephew, Devin. So, we made due with the changes and had to have cake and punch after the weddin'. (Up in the PICU waiting room, because Devin was very critical and his momma wanted to stay close by. -which was totally understandable- The wedding took place at a park across from the hospital.)The first cake pictured was for fun (those of you that know my brother) and it was for the mini reception after the wedding. The second cake is one of my favorites and is was for their reception after things calmed way down.

Uncle David's girl and boys except Dylan and Meghan.

My Dad's family: Jim and Connie Carnes, David and Rachel, Aunt Ella and Lora

My Mom's sister and her family: Darrell and Susan (they have four girls - Bailey, Elizabeth,Olivia and Gracie), Aunt Ruby, Rachel and David, Uncle Russell, Rebecca and Ben (they have twins - Matthew and Rae)(Forgive me if spelling isn't correct)

I know these pics are over a year old, but you just might enjoy looking at them!

The Cunningham's baby girl turned 15 in July. We have less than one year left before we start walking in the ditch when a car is coming! It just might be Smiley! We love you Kelly! Kelly was born while we was at camp in 93. We had her sister, Meghan with us at camp. So it was a great surprise when we came home from camp and there was the baby we had waited for. She was born a little early and very tiny. So almost every year we celebrate Kelly's birthday at camp!

It's Final!

2008-07-03T12:48:00.003-05:00

On our way to the adoption hearing

Introducing: Taylen Arlo Wade

Tay (as we call him) loves to smell flowers!

We have waited for this day for some time! God has given this little man to us! He is 2 1/2 years old, but we have had him since he was 2 months and 1 week old. I have been his momma and security! We all love him! He is very full of life. He brings lots of laughter and smiles to this home! We cherish this honor to adopt him. It fell in our laps and we don't regret it! We love you Tay!

Happy 14th Birthday Caitlin

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Happy 14th Birthday Caitlin!!

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Tay and Kelly having a Choo Choo ride

Grandma Wade's 90th Birthday Cake

Grandma Wade with her Grandchildren (2 missing)

Last week was very BUSY!! Kelly helped me out! Thank you so much Smiley! We made many memories! We started out by going to Dennis to the Amish store, but unfortunately the store was closed. There was lots of horse and buggies on the road. I snapped some pictures as Kelly was telling me I was sinning. Kelly wanted to get out of the van and squeeze and hug those precious little children! Jon's family was in for several days for Grandma Wade's 90th Celebration! I was busy baking and decorating cakes, Jon was busy scrapbooking and the boys (minus Dathan) was busy keeping us busier! One night Jon's parents fixed supper (ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, corn ....). Great meal! Thanks! It saved me time. Kelly and I went to Wal-Mart at 1:30Am Saturday to buy more powdered sugar, etc... Of course, nothing goes right when I want to hurry or I'm tired. Jon finished his pages for his Grandma's scrapbook Saturday morning and I finished the cake about a hour and a half before the party started! YIKES! Poor Jon transported the cake with Dalton's help and the bottom roses fell (not enough support? I don't know). So he came home and asked me what I wanted to do. (I'm in the shower) I told him pretend it came from Wal-Mart and be thankful you have extra roses! So, he went and fixed it! Thanks! Because I was running LATE! Well - Grandma was pleased with everything and it was a very nice celebration for a very lovely lady. I know I have rambled way too much. I could've added more, but I won't.

2008-06-21T14:27:00.005-05:00

Me and Kelly

Kelly and Jon

North of Dennis, KS

Jon, Trina and Mom (Jon's) scrapbooking at the last minute.

Chance, Taylen, Paige and Kellanie (Cousins)

Finally!

2008-05-06T15:00:00.000-05:00

My Crazy Boys!

Well here it goes!! I can't figure everything out, but I will finally start my blogging. Please over look any of my errors that might occur. My true colors are blue/gold (same as my MIL - LOL) and this blog seems to be challenging (for now), because I can't get everything down like I want it. Anyways, this is me and this is for my dear family and friends! Enjoy, because I enjoy yours! Sheila