Yeah. I was a dork. What was I, ten? I don’t know… I do remember loving that orange windbreaker… Notice John Patrick, the cutie with a mouthful of candy. We’ve seen each other only once in the intervening years… but, Facebook is good for getting in touch with long lost relatives. He took a jaunt…
Category: Family
Pony Brigade
The Pony Brigade is busy practicing for the kids’ rodeo this Saturday. Stay tuned for cuteness.
Pony Brigade
Today was a 50/50 day… cowboyin’ in the morning, farming in the afternoon. However, this morning, the Pony Brigade was out in full force. Nothing cuter than seeing them ride along, working out the quirks of each pony. On occasion they might notice the cows too… whether or not they got their ponies there in…
For Brogan
“…when the wind will set me racing, as my journey nears its end, and the path I’ll be retracing as I’m homeward bound again…” Brogan Johnston. 2002 – 2019 **** And to Kelton, for singing this most amazing song.
#TBT : House
So many things have changed from this photo! There’s no date. I would guess 1940’s… as I can’t see the house where Daniel lives and I think it was built in the 1950’s. There is a man standing to the left by the equipment. This is Johnny’s house, but before the large porch was attached…
Winner
Photos shamelessly stolen from Megan tonight… Quinlan won first place for his poetry book in the Young Authors competition. What a talented and sweet young man he is!
A Little Fun
It seems like forever since everyone was healthy and the intensity of an overly cold and snowy calving season wasn’t hanging over our heads… time to get the grands together and go sledding! Well, they went sledding… Reagan toddled around up at the top of the hill… where the road has melted… That *is* chocolate…
#TBT: Cardboard Treasures
As Johnny continues to clean and organize his basement, more cardboard boxes full of “treasure” have appeared. For instance, right now we have a box full of letters and cancelled checks and other papers from 1933-1949. The letter tells of the attempt to purchase 40 acres from Mr. M., as it would square off a…
#TBT: Sudden Tears
I’m watching old home movies lately for kicks and giggles. I started looking for a video of my mom playing jacks… but just kept on watching. It’s awfully fun to compare my grandkids to their parents “back in the day.” I was leafing through pics of my mom… and came across this one. I instantly…
Miss Her
Oh, how I still miss her. She could whistle like a song bird and make any chore fun. She was great at playing jacks, and she could grow a great garden. She led by example, with grace and faith. Her cooking was delicious even if my dad would teasingly only give her an eight out…
Tater Bug
Well, I’ve spent most of the day looking for a photo I should have a copy of… and looking for it in a book… and on the internet. I give up because I know many of you will just email me a copy after I post this! I helped Johnny clear out more of his…