A found memory...

I will never forget those days in the summer with my Aunts, cousins, Sister and Brother. Those were some of the best days of my life growing up wild and free spirited miles from the nearest town.

I have to thank my Gramma and Grampa for allowing us kids to come up countless summers and staying with them, feeding us and keeping us entertained.

Some of my favorite times were: rock picking with gramma, pulling calves with grampa, swimming in the reservoir with all of us kids, three-wheeler rides to Britmyers and back (at least 60 times a day), playing Barbies with Whit, Harvest, trips to Harlem to wash cloths, catching frogs, riding the horse around the house, cats/dogs/raccoons....ahhhh the list could go on and on. I would have to write a book with all the special memories I have.

I have been crocheting a blanket for our little guy this past week and it took me back to the time when my Gramma taught me how to crochet. I can still see her in her crocheted slippers and purple robe in the Big Orange Chair rocking back and forth knitting or crocheting. There was a time she would whip Whit or I up a doll out fit or blanket then there came a time when it was time for us to learn.

I have to laugh now as I am flying through this blanket because I can still hear my Gramma reminding me about why I need to do this or that and me asking why I need to and why I couldn't do it the way I wanted too. Well it's because you will end up with a triangle she would say. I have almost had a triangle twice now: )

Grandparents are very special and I think I was lucky enough and still lucky enough to have two of the best grandparent there ever were. Not only did I learn to crochet over the summers but I was taught what family is and what love is. And that no matter what we will always be there for one another and love one another.

My grandmothers favorite saying to this day is "if you can;t say something nice...don;t say anything at all" I still have to remind myself of this on most days but I am trying.

Easter and Ken's 28th

We had a wonderful weekend spending time with our families.

Friday night Ken and I drove up to Columbus after we got off work to celebrate his Birthday with Chris and Ted. We arrived just in time to do Trax and Kimber's favorite activity, feeding the cows and horses. It was such a beautiful night and walk and the dogs really enjoyed being out of their backyard. I think there favorite part is rolling in to poo and eating it...ick!

We then hit the hay and for the evening in our personal cabin getaway: ) I was sleeping great until our frustrated child received his first dose of hiccups at 1:20 am and he was not a happy camper. It was a hiccup and then a horse kick, hiccup and horse kick .....for about 35 min. I felt so bad because I could do nothing to comfort him...but yikes I have a feeling his temper is gonna flare when he has no control over the situation.

The next day we feed the cows and horses and then went up to see the new babies that were born in the last couple weeks. There is really nothing cutter then a baby cafe that sucks on your fingers and to hear that little moo.

We had a nice little Spring winter storm roll through in the morning so our outside activities were put on hold when we returned to the house. But later in the afternoon we were able to go for a nice four-wheel rife out at Chris and Ted's place. Ken had not ridin his 2009 Grizzly that he had won in a bow shoot last year since last fall and he was really itching to "test" it out again but I had to remind him that our unborn child was also on the back of the 4-wheeler and he was defiantly better at not hotroding it.

For Ken's Birthday we went to the famous Roscoe Bar! And wow it was GOOD! Ken's steak was grilled and marinated to perfection. and for a 27 oz steak I was impressed that we put majority of it down.

Easter Sunday we spent at my folk's place. My Mom had prepared a wonderful meal and dessert. My sister in-law Mindee was able to spend the afternoon with us to since Ryan ha to work.

So to end out our little update I just want to wish my wonderful Husband a very happy 28th Birthday and my brother Ryan a very happy 31st Birthday. I love ya both!