Time to Sit and Write

Sorry for the couple day delay on posts. Halloween was here and gone before I knew it...and boy was it a super busy day for both Doug and I.

I worked the morning at Monsanto's and then subbed in town for the afternoon. After school was out, I went back to Monsanto to watch the employee kids come trick-or-treating. (Since we live out in the boondocks, we don't get trick-or-treaters at the house so it is fun to watch them at work.) There were a good number of kids that came through. Our friends Mitchell and Justin were dressed as Superman and a Bumble Bee respectively. Justin would even come up and "sting" your leg! I wish I would have had my camera.

Doug spent his day being audited for ISO (safety/documentation procedures). He is the ISO tech for the Pre-Foundation department and will sometimes audit other departments and sites, as well as get his department audited every 6 months. Thankfully, everything went really well, and they were finished with the audit by 1 p.m.

After work, we rushed home for supper and then I was off again! I went with some ladies from work to watch the musical Hairspray in Cedar Rapids. It was hilarious! I wish I had pictures, but they didn't allow cameras in the theater. We had such a great time, but we didn't get home until 11:30!!! Needless to say, I slept very well that night!

Now, here it is the first weekend of November, which means the National Toy Farmer Show is going on in Dyersville, IA. Bob (Doug's dad) and a friend of theirs came out last night, and they left about 7 this morning to head up there. They will spend the entire day there today, come home late, and get up early in the morning to do it all again!

Until next time...

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to you!


New Years ~ 2003

Happy Birthday to you!


Canoeing at Turkey Run State Park ~ 2004

Happy Birthday dear Doug...


Adrian & Stacia's Wedding ~ 2003

Happy Birthday to you!


Waldron Parade ~ 2001

I hope you had a wonderful 26th birthday! You are the best husband in the world!


Fair Queen Pageant ~ 2002

Monday...

So...I was informed over the weekend that I have some active readers who are a little upset when I go "days" without posts. Sorry about that - Aunt Marnie.

Nothing too exciting happening around here. Buckwheat is becoming more active; which is very exciting...and kind of a strange feeling. Doug and I are still discussing names all the time. We just haven't found the "right" one...yet. We still have lots of time to decide and then change our minds.

I went to the local Farmer's Market today to finally pick up some pumpkins. I baked my first one of the season today, and then Doug helped me make some pies to take to work tomorrow for Doug's birthday. They look so good...I just want to cut into one right now!

Well, I'm sure you all are tired of my rambling...so I will go check on my pies and "talk" with you later.

Until next time...

Was That Buckwheat?

Just thought I would post a quick note.

While sitting here in the recliner (...with my feet up after a hard day of work...) I felt Buckwheat move for the first time! It was very quick and I didn't actually feel it again for a while, but I'm sure it was him/her!!!

Until next time...

Busy Times

Wow! The weekend went fast!

Saturday, we did get to sleep in for a while until the boys decided they were ready to get up and play. It was such a beautiful day! The wind was light and the sun was out...something we haven't had around here for a while. We washed and waxed Big Red (the pick-up) and then decided to get the Oliver out for a spin around the "block". We had our friends, Jeremy and Laura, over with their two boys. Mitchell and Justin LOVE to ride on the tractor with Doug! Here are a few shots that I was able to capture.

Doug and Justin - I'm not sure who is having more fun

Mitchell driving (with Doug controlling the brakes)!

Sunday morning, Doug and I took off for Peoria, IL to meet my parents. We had a wonderful breakfast with them, and were able to just sit and visit for a couple hours. Doug and I then had to head back to make it to bowling by 4 o'clock. We made it in plenty of time.

I was only able to bowl 2 out of the 3 games because I had a meeting for Church Religious Ed. Classes. Although...I did make my 2nd game memorable before heading out. I bowled a 177...my best ever!

Well...I'm out of here to catch some Z's.

Until next time...