Treasuring the Moments

I always used to look younger than my actual age.  People would tell me that I would like that when I got older but I was so sure that I just wanted to look my age – not older – but just my age.  Apparently, my wish has come true and maybe even more than what I wished for. I was purchasing a children’s cowboy belt the other day when the cashier said, "Is this for your son or grandson?"  Okay, lady.  Do I look like some marshmallow that you can say anything to?  Of course, I would never say any such thing so I took my second option and just smiled sweetly. When…

We are now less a steer, lamb and pig on our little farm since 4-H EXPO was just this past Wednesday – Saturday.  I love EXPO which is where all the 4-H’ers and FFA members bring the animals they’ve raised to show them in classes for confirmation and showmanship.  On Saturday there is a big auction and all animals are sold.  It’s really a fun and exciting time. This year was a great year for us.  Seth won Grand Champion Steer for confirmation as well as Reserve Grand Champion Showman. This was Seth’s last year in 4-H;  he’s been in it for 10 years.  This year he named his steer…

20 years ago Russell and I tied the knot.  But it was a double knot tied that day for my sister was married also. She was 25 and I had just turned 20. In some ways it feels like a lifetime ago and in others it seems only a few years. Dad bore it all quite well.  He was dealing with quite a bit.  Marrying off two daughters and having a wife (my mom) having a mastectomy just 3 weeks prior.   Looking back I think I was so young and naive.  Thankfully, God was directing my footsteps and gave me a wonderful man to share my life with.  My dear husband has helped…

The wedding that saw so much preparation is over and I have to say it was probably the nicest wedding I have been to (at least that I can remember).  But let me show some pictures of the days leading up to the event and then I’ll throw in a few of the wedding. The rehearsal dinner was held at our place.  Much preparation went into getting everything ship-shape.  But then the day of – it started snowing and it was quite chilly.  This picture shows the snow coming down. (if you look real hard) I knew I could not seat 70 people inside my house but I figured we would…