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Celebrating the Big 16
Sixteen. Do you remember when you were turning that age? Oh, how grown-up we felt. Justus turned 16 this past April and I decided to throw him a surprise party. He had no idea because even I had no idea until a few days before! haha On his birthday we had a birthday supper for him but this was something different and it was a complete surprise. We did have a few glitches but what surprise party doesn’t?! Everyone was supposed to be here but there were two guests that hadn’t arrived. They were busy having a little too much “fun” on our dirt road and had had a little…
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In the Middle of Wedding Planning Came the 4-H EXPO
Oh dear! Our platters were full enough but then it was the 4-H EXPO week and time for Justus and Audrey to show their pigs. It’s a 3 day event. First day is the show. They show and are judged in two different classes. One for confirmation and one for showmanship. The second day other animals like steers, lambs, goats & small stock are being judged and the pigs get the day off. The auction, where all the animals are sold, occurs on the third day. Signs had to be put up. This year they did something fun on the show days to get the spectators involved. You could pay…
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Refinishing a Few Furniture Pieces for an Outdoor Wedding
We had settled on the location for our daughter’s wedding. It was going to be in a field adjacent to our home. This meant we had to supply everything! Every single bit of furniture we would need. We were making progress. It felt good. We tried to accomplish a little something everyday, otherwise I’d get a nervous twitch thinking of all the details that needed to be done!
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A Beautiful Outdoor Bridal Shower
What an absolutely beautiful day Serenity had for her shower. So much effort went into making it a special occasion and we just enjoyed ourselves immensely. (April 2019)
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An Unforgettable 50th Birthday Celebration
Just this week I turned the Big 5-0. Half a century old. The Golden Jubilee Birthday. I don’t feel as old as it all sounds and it just seems incredible to think about all the years that are behind me now. I was spoiled royally this year with 3 different birthday celebrations and even now as I write this, I am on a getaway with my hubby in Sedona. What a blessing to have such thoughtful people in my life that would do these things for me. I’ve been contemplating writing a letter that someday my children might be given. A letter that expresses the many ways I’ve seen God…
