Wheat Sky

What do I need to say??

This morning's sunrise was gorgeous!  With a "wheat sky".

Look at this!

My Man and Boy went on a delivery last month and stopped by an antique store on the way home and 

JUST LOOK AT THE PERFECT CAN

 they found for my kitchen!!!

It's the Man's birthday...

I haven't shared on the blog yet, but one of the reasons I've been offline a lot this summer is the absolute craziness that has gone on...one of which is a Big.Medical.Issue.



My man has been feeling sick to his stomach since early June.  He dealt with it, but it was really an issue.  He was spending more and more time on the couch than anything else.  He didn't go out to see his bunnies...



Fast forward to July 5th,after having a great time with friends on the 4th, he really felt bad.  So we went to the ER.  Thinking it was a gall bladder or such issue....They told us that wasn't it, but we should follow up with our family doctor because his EKG was abnormal...umm..but then sent us home...I'll spare most of the little details, but it ended up not being a stomach thing but a very serious heart problem.  He is now disabled from our business (at least until October.)



We have seen true miracles...such as first they did a test and told him that we were scheduled for open heart surgery in 10 days.  We and many of our prayer warrior friends prayed for healing and strengthening of the heart and wisdom for the doctors.  When we went in 2 days before the surgery for a more invasive test to see the damage, it wasn't as bad as they orginally thought and surgery ultimately got cancelled!! God is good, all the time.  All the time, God is Good.



We still have very, very serious issues that we are patiently working though, but with God is with us and this is not a surprise to Him.



So for Man's birthday, it was a very quiet day.  Resting and well, resting.  He did manage to take his once daily walk out to see his bunnies and give them a drink..

The black strap around his neck is an amazing invention called a Zoll LifeVest!  

We are so grateful for this technology.

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's the "love day".  All month, I have been putting hearts on my Boy's door and on Man's mirror letting them know things I love about them.

Today we had a chocolate fondue dessert!  Yay, chocolate!

And....it's on the 101 list!  Something to cross off.  Score all around.

Chocolate Fondue: Strawberries, Kiwi, Apples, Grapes, Raisins, Angel Food Cake, Marshmellows, Pretzels, and Warm Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies!!  

I spent the morning cleaning out the pump house---again!  I didn't take a before picture as it was truly shameful.  After my grandfather passed away, we brought home lots of misc. stuff and it just got stacked and stacked into the pump house.  And it would have stayed like that until spring....but....

We received a "grow tent" that I had intended to put up in the cellar with my "greenhouse" shelves from last year.  The tent is 77 inches square...and even though, in theory, I have room down there, one (me) would have forgotten to take into account the duct work that I need to duck for.  Ummm...yeah, so send the tent back and get a smaller one?   Oh look. the pump house has 78 inches wide...Yes, it's very close, but we are going to make it work (I hope).

Tomorrow, I will do ANOTHER thing that's been on my list forever which is recycling all the old computer stuff that is out there.  My Boy has torn all the computers apart, but truly they are so old that even if he created one super computer, it would be so slow, so tomorrow all will get packed and taken down to the computer recycler and clear out space for the grow tent.  YAY!  And I have two bags of stuff for Goodwill.  So overall, it's been a pretty good day!  Tiring, but good.

Hopefully the cows will be coming on Monday.  I'm ALMOST ready for them.  Tomorrow is also another "getting supplies" day in order to be prepared.  God is working this out well.  The forecast is calling for warmer weather next week which will be a blessing as I am trying to learn the milking machine.

I'm thankful for....Day 2

This is the month for Thankfulness...

I am thankful for this Man.

This is my love and my heart.

This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary, but I am ready for 45 more...or until the Lord returns!

1. He's pursuing a real relationship with Christ.
2. He works hard.
3. He puts up (and encourages) my hair-brained ideas
4. He wants the best for our son
5. He's passionate about our family.
6. He's a good leader
7. He's not a whiner.
8. I can trust his judgment.
9. He does the right thing, even when he doesn't want to.
10. He tries to please me.
11. He's organized.
12. He's inventive.
13. He willing to get his hands dirty.
14. He's adventurous.
15. He's dependable.
16. He takes command.
17. He can still sweet talk me.
18. He's disciplined.
19. He can fix anything.
20. He knows when to call a repairman.
21. He's willing to try new things.
22. He asks my opinion.
23. He's committed to our marriage.
24. He's realistic.
25. He compliments me.
26. He's a good guy.
27. He helps clear the table.
28. He thanks me at the end of most meals.
29. He has simple tastes.
30. I'm still attracted to him.
31. He has a sweet smile.
32. He doesn't make excuses.
33. He knows me.
34. He chose me
35. He loves me as I grow older.
36. He wants to be a good man.
37. He values my job as a wife and mother.
38. He is encouraging to our son.
39. He's silly for our son
40. His eyes don't stray.
41. He gets what's important in life.
42. He would do anything to keep me smiling.
43. He would lay down his life for us.
44. His arms are protective.
45. He tries to put up with my PMS.
46. He'd rather be with me and our son than anywhere else.
47. He's a trusted friend.
48. He'd takes good care of me when I'm not well.
49. He's honest.
50. He's not a showoff.
51. He's makes up silly songs for us.
52. He sings to me.
53. He's a great provider
54. He's creative.
55. He's always on time.
56. He's happy to work behind the scenes.
57. He makes me laugh.
58. He has a good heart.
59. He is honorable.
60. When he makes decisions he considers the needs of our family first.
61. He's irresistible.
62. He's kind.
63. He's a man of his word.
64. He desires to be the best husband and father he can be.
65. He's a good companion.

Until we meet again....

Sadly, the week passed way too quickly and it was time for Grandma Arizona to head for home.  We were so blessed that she could come out and spend time with us.  We would keep here all the time if we could.

We'll miss you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Portraits

The number one most important thing on my list of things to do while Man's Mom was here was to get family portraits done. We have never done portraits as a family.  A good friend of ours met us at a local park and took tons of pictures and we got some nice ones.  Funny enough, out of over 200 pictures, there is only one of the three of us....so we may have to do it again before Christmas.  We also want to get it done with my parents, too, but that may have to wait til spring (my parents winter in Florida and are about to leave.)  Below are some of the proofs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love these guys!

 

 

 

Farm animals-Picture Heavy!

Grandma Arizona came out to help with chores.  Man was "photographer" and took TONS of pictures of us with the animals.


Danny, Kristl, Rea, Bess, Weldon

Bess, Weldon, Rea, Iona, Kristl

Bess, Weldon, Rea, Iona

Bess, Rea, Iona (pay attention to ME!) Weldon

Bess, Weldon, Rea, Danny, Boy, Iona, Gma AZ 

Boy, Iona, Gma AZ

Grandma Arizona and the Meat Chickens

The harvest is almost ready!

Iona

Weldon, Bess, and Ta-Da, the Rooster

Gma AZ and Man
A boy and his Mom!

Mom's visit

Man's mom lives in Arizona (hence why our Boy calls her Grandma Arizona)  Right after her 88th birthday she decided that she was coming out to see us and and the farm.  Two weeks later...here she is!  We are so excited to spend time with her!  The last time she had been to visit, Boy was 5...and still shorter than her.  Now not so much.

 

 

So on September 11, she flew in and we had a blast showing her all the things about our farm life.

 

We went to the Amish Produce Auction (Didn't buy anything...got there too late!)

 

 

Went to a local state park to see if we could find any trees changing colors.  Then to a farmer's market for some fresh produce.

 

 

 

 

Then back home for farm fun!
And Grandma loves to play games with her grandson.