Sunday, September 17, 2017

Guess where we went?!!!


Jim, the 3 youngest girls, and I took a road trip to the state fair yesterday.  We were able to meet up with my friend Grace (which makes me incredibly happy)!  
We had a great day!  I forced everyone to look at the butter sculpture, Quincy forced us to look at lots of chickens, we took in part of the dairy goat show, ate salt water taffy, and watched a little bit of the chainsaw wood carver.

Harper and Quincy tried to convince Jim that llamas are a necessary purchase.  They failed.  They did manage to get Jim to ride the water slide with them!
It was a great day!  I am so happy we went!

Friday, September 15, 2017

Picnickers and footballers


Today was picnic on the playground day at Overbrook school. We had lunch with Saige, Clayton and Harper. This is always such a fun school event. The kids get so excited to eat outside.


I think it is safe to say we all had a great time!



This evening, Cameron's team played at Anderson County. Cameron was a team captain for the night.


It was an enjoyable game, and SFT won! Cameron had some great plays but I didn't really do good with taking pictures.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Preston, 80 pound football wonder


Preston's football team had a game tonight against Osawatomie.

I didn't get to watch this one, but a friend took a few pictures, plus Jim was there and texted updates! I heard that he played incredibly well! Preston's coach said he is small but tough! They beat Osawatomie 30-0! Proud of my little fellow!

**Preston is #86. When I asked how the game was he said "we gave them a thorough whipping!"

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

This week's events


The kids once again had election of officers at 4-H. And once again we talked on the way to 4-H about what offices the kids might like and I was told "we are not running for any office." Once again we left there with Preston being the new President, Quincy taking the roll of club reporter again, Cameron being a recreation leader, and the biggest wth of the night....I somehow discovered myself as one of the new community leaders. Because I need hobbies. I sincerely hope this will be a great year!

Preston and Quincy are taking their final religion ed class. They will be making their confirmation later this year. I am proud of them and the work they are putting in to the class, homework and learning. This evening, after I picked them up, I stopped by the vet clinic. Leaving my phone unattended was a mistake I guess. Now I have a collection of selfies of Preston!

Our mother cat had a litter of kittens. I would really like to have some barn cats. The kind who live in the barn and eat mice. The kind who run when they see you coming. Needless to say, these are not it. We will be finding homes for them in the next couple of weeks before they become owl food! In the mean time, Saige is keeping them well loved.

I get sweet updates from Ms. Crumpton. Saige is doing a great job at school!

Cameron was selected to be a homecoming king candidate. He is pretty excited and honored. Homecoming week is next week. It sounds like it will be hugely busy but great fun!

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Huff 'N Puff


We had a busy day yesterday, but a while back I made a promise to Harper that we could go see the balloons at the Huff 'N Puff balloon fest this weekend. We scrambled around after the fishing derby, flew to church, ran home to do evening chores, and managed to make it before the balloons were put up for the night!

Sometimes when I tell the kids things, I have not clearly thought through the timing. This worked out though, and I am so glad we took the time to go! It meant we ate dinner at 9:00 last night, but nobody complained!


Harper's favorite was the Carpet Plus balloon. I am not sure I understand her fascination with that one, but she was a happy kid! Quincy asked a lot of questions of the balloon teams. I am always pleased at how kind these people are and patient with the kids- answering all their questions while holding down giant balloons.


They even let the girls take a turn holding down a balloon. Harper said it felt like that balloon was going to fall down right on top of her!



Glad I got to spend an evening with my girls!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Fishin' derby


Overbrook's children's fishing pond is 9 years old! It is a great asset to our community.

Each year, the city, the park and rec department, and the local Rotary club host a fishing derby! Our kids love this event.



We did not win any trophies like Quincy intended, but not for lack of trying! All of our little fishermen did catch a fish though!

This is such a fun event. The kids (and Jim) really enjoyed themselves!






While the little girls were fishing, Preston, and Cameron ran to watch the KSU football game with Colin. They had so much fun! EMAW!