Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A beautiful day for a stroll
Well, back in the sunshine and it is really nice here right now. But, I do see that Iowa is going to enjoy some very nice weather, too. I wish it could have come a week earlier so I could have enjoyed it, but such is life.
Megan, Drew, Kayley, Sox and I went on a 2 mile walk in the new double jogging stroller. It was the first time we have taken it out for a spin and it really pushes/steers nicely. Anyone out there in need of a double jogging stroller we recommend the Bob Revolution! Both kids were great on the walk. Drew enjoyed the scenery and sang a bit and Kayley took a cat nap in all that fresh air.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Last day in Iowa
Tomorrow I fly back to Phoenix and since winter is right around the corner I am not sure when I will get back to the state. I know for sure it will be well after any snow traces are long gone. :-) I just hope the weather behaves so Mark can get his fall harvesting and tilling done so he can join us out in sunny AZ for the winter sooner rather than later. It is all in mother nature's hands right now.
I have really enjoyed my three weeks on the farm. The first week was just beautiful and I mowed, ran up and down my gravel road and dug in the flower beds. Even got in a game of golf with my friend Cyndy before she left for Texas. Lots of family home for Dan and Katie's wedding which was a great time. Went to lunch with Shari in Webster City on Friday and had a great visit with her. Had lunch on Thursday with an old school pal, Pat. Every night it seems Mark is grilling us something delicious. I have been eating way too well around here. I need to get back to the desert just so I can get outside and get some exercise!
Since I will be with my two grandbabies soon, you just know pictures and video will begin being posted again. Here's to a great winter to everyone!
I have really enjoyed my three weeks on the farm. The first week was just beautiful and I mowed, ran up and down my gravel road and dug in the flower beds. Even got in a game of golf with my friend Cyndy before she left for Texas. Lots of family home for Dan and Katie's wedding which was a great time. Went to lunch with Shari in Webster City on Friday and had a great visit with her. Had lunch on Thursday with an old school pal, Pat. Every night it seems Mark is grilling us something delicious. I have been eating way too well around here. I need to get back to the desert just so I can get outside and get some exercise!
Since I will be with my two grandbabies soon, you just know pictures and video will begin being posted again. Here's to a great winter to everyone!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fun with mom's and uncle's toys
Drew had fun while on the farm playing with Matt and Megan's old farm toys out in the machine shed. That John Deere tractor has a lot of "hours" on it but still provides some fun for Drew.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Cold and rainy Iowa!
It is a very nasty day in the state. Tomorrow sounds like more of the same. No harvesting taking place anywhere in the state today. It was a good day for my dental appointment as there was no way I would be going outdoors for recreation!
I found some random pictures on my camera that I had not downloaded yet so will post them now. That one of Kayley makes me want to pick her up and give her a big hug. I bet she has changed in the three weeks since I have seen that little gal........
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dan and Katie's wedding
Some random pictures taken at Dan and Katie's beautiful wedding! It really was a very lovely ceremony and a fun reception. May they have a long and happy marriage!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Drew down on the farm
Niece Katie was married this past Saturday so Mark and I had a house full of relatives for the big event. Megan and Drew arrived Thursday, as did Matt,Sharon, Jan, Don and their granddaughters Hayley, Olivia and Carley. It was a great week-end, but busy. We did find time to take Drew around the farm, though. Grandpa and Grandma enjoyed his visit immensely!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Another beautiful fall day
Our good friend Cyndy from Ankeny/Texas came over yesterday afternoon for a visit before I head back to AZ and she heads off to spend her winter in Texas. We golfed the Dayton course yesterday afternoon, came back for Happy Hour and a T-bone steak dinner in the evening. It was great seeing her again. She left this morning around 9 a.m. for a golf tournament at Honey Creek in Boone. Mark is at church ushering this morning and I am lazing around, as usual! I am going to run to Fort Dodge later for some more wood stain for these windows. I am going through it fast as this wood is really dry and soaks it up rapidly! Mark will try to combine beans again this afternoon.
Brother Kevin and nephew Lee came over yesterday morning for target practice and sighting of their guns, getting ready for deer season in Iowa. It was great to see both of those guys. Saw Katie the evening before as we went to the church to try out their sound system so I know what I am doing at the wedding next Saturday. I hope she and Dan have a nice day for their big event. My sister Jan and husband Don are driving down from Osakis, MN and sister Sharon, Megan and Drew are flying in from AZ on Thursday for the wedding. It should be a great week-end of family and friends.
This video is one I shot of Drew before I left last week. It makes me really miss him more watching it! Can't wait to go to Omaha on Thursday and pick up Drew and Megan at the airport!
This video is a short one I shot of Kayley one day. She has already changed a lot both size-wise and in her actions since this was recorded!
Brother Kevin and nephew Lee came over yesterday morning for target practice and sighting of their guns, getting ready for deer season in Iowa. It was great to see both of those guys. Saw Katie the evening before as we went to the church to try out their sound system so I know what I am doing at the wedding next Saturday. I hope she and Dan have a nice day for their big event. My sister Jan and husband Don are driving down from Osakis, MN and sister Sharon, Megan and Drew are flying in from AZ on Thursday for the wedding. It should be a great week-end of family and friends.
This video is one I shot of Drew before I left last week. It makes me really miss him more watching it! Can't wait to go to Omaha on Thursday and pick up Drew and Megan at the airport!
This video is a short one I shot of Kayley one day. She has already changed a lot both size-wise and in her actions since this was recorded!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Depressing national news is getting tiresome
Too much depressing national news of late......but this does give me some hope. :-)
Fall in Iowa
I am spending a few weeks back at the farm while Megan is on family leave with Kayley and Drew. I am really enjoying this nice weather but of course, miss my two grandchildren like crazy! Thanks goodness Megan and Drew are flying in next week to attend niece Katie's wedding so I can get my Drew fix. Mark and I have been enjoying each others company and having dinner together, etc. He is combining beans today and I am sanding down windows and staining. The years and the weather have taken a toll on the wood trim and it is past time for me to do something about it!
I don't have any pictures to put on but do have a video of Betty White on a talk show that gave me great laughs this morning and hope it does the same for you. The old gal "still has it". (comedic timing)
I don't have any pictures to put on but do have a video of Betty White on a talk show that gave me great laughs this morning and hope it does the same for you. The old gal "still has it". (comedic timing)
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Our busy little cleaner
Drew does not take after Grandma. He loves to clean, whether it is vacuuming, dusting or sweeping. :-)
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Monday morning chuckle
This VP debate satire on SNL was pretty darned funny. It digs at everyone involved in the debate. Tina Fey is truly remarkable as Sarah Palin, once again!
Happy Birthday, Madison!
Drew and Kayley's cousin Madison from Omaha celebrates her birthday this coming Thursday so along with Kayley's baptism cake Megan had a 10th birthday cake for her! She entertained Butch, Mark and I with her gymnastic abilities during the evening. Happy Birthday, Madison!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Kayley baptized this morning
Kayely was baptized this morning at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Phoenix. Her godparents are Andy's brother Matt and wife Kim. They made the trip here last night from Omaha with their three children: Brandon, Madison and Jackson. Grandpa Butch and Uncle Mitch had arrived from Omaha earlier in the day yesterday. So, she had a nice family representation at her baptism.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Drew jealous? No..........
Yesterday Drew wanted me to put Kayley to bed when I was holding her. He would go to her bed, say "down" and when I did he immediately said "night, night Kayley" and would grab my hand and want my full attention. Last night he went a step further when his dad was holding her, basically wanting her out of his house! :-)
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