cLoWnS

We had a few early Trick or Treaters tonight, so I made the "costume up" for our guests. I made them into clowns... the same costume I once wore. My mom made these clown suits for my cousins, my brother, and me to Trick or Treat my Grandpa Harold in the hospital. The stripes and dots are showing a little age, but are still as cute as can be!

Farming

Again this year we planted a smalll patch of the ranch in soybeans last spring. With our 18 acres of beans, we hire out our planting and harvesting. It took our "custom farmer" two hours to cut the beans. Within the two hours, the girls and I took BBQ beef sandwiches to the field. I remember loading in the station wagon with grandma and mom to take lunch to the field, to Edna's. It was ice tea and wash-day dinner at its best, on the tailgate those fall days. Later, I also remember being bummed because I had to go to school and everyone else got to take lunch to the field.

Little Pumpkin

Our little pumpkin is now a Jack-o-lantern.  Halfpint has pulled two teeth this week.  Hope the Tooth Fairy remembers this time!

Mashed Potatoes

We are glad to be back on the home front. BL and I recently went on a weekend getaway to a PRCA Rodeo in Omaha. (Remember last year, that is where I picked the inspiration to paint my house?) Well, this year I gather some fun, homemade, Christmas gift ideas. We attended the Farmer's Market on Old Market Street in Omaha, did a little shopping at Bass Pro, gambled a little, and had a fabulous time. The girls had a wonderful weekend with Aunt Lindsay and family, thanks again! I love to go places and see new things, but I also love to get home to pot roast and mashed potatoes! Half-pint ate three helpings, she must be growing!

Happy Homecoming

The girls got home Wednesday and decided to dress up for Wacky Wednesday because their friends on the bus dressed up.  Friday, Brett sported her dad's #55 jersey! Go 'stangs! Happy Homecoming!

Labor Day

Over Labor Day weekend, we enjoyed the Union/Perry Township Days. The event included a 4-wheeler ride, (in the rain... what's that?) Annie Oakley Trap Shoot, (she was a famous Missourian) trail riding, and campfires. We truly enjoy spending time with our wonderful friends and family. Blessed are those who live in Union or Perry Township. (giggle, giggle)

Picker Sisters

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/picker-sisters

Check out this link to my new favorite show... it is amazing! While looking for monarch caterpillars in the back 40, I must confess, I have started "pickin" our junk!

There is a gold mine at the folk's north 40.

New projects are in the works!