My hubby's work

I don't mention my Husband nearly enough. Doug was at home for the last 2 weeks, between job contracts. He mulched for me!! I was very excited. You have to understand, this man has had 3 heart attacks, triple bypass, and 3 stents. So getting 2 truckloads of mulch spread around our yard is a really big job by yourself. I pulled some weeds and pulled some plants out of the way, and I was wore out. It looks so much better. Thanks honey.

Brette's birthday party

Brette turned 9 on the 24th. She had a party before church at the church, and then on Saturday had a skate party at the ice rink at the Sportsplex. Hard to believe she's this old already.

cattle sale

Well, its over. My dad works really hard, leads up to a couple of sales here and there, and this one big one every year. Well I think this is his 4th one?? He isn't alone in his sale, he simply is not that large of an operation. My dad is not perfect. But he has always, always, worked hard. It would be nice to see that pay off. This year's sale went well. The money was not as good as if the same cows had been with the bigger ranch/farm's sales. But it was fun. We had shirts made for the event. It was my girl's idea. I can't remember which one had it first, Ashley?? We had lots of ideas thrown around and ended up with, Lynn Angus Farms's, "Where good Breeding shows". The kids behaved well. It brought back lots of memories for me and Henry. I didn't get to talk much with Joe. But growing up we spent our fair share of time in cattle sale barns. In Sparta that used to be on the Cookeville highway, I think. Ask Henry to tell you about how he broke his thumb and fell in the cow pookie. It was traumatic no matter what Matt Clark has to say about it! I didn't get to play much with the cows. I mostly did the auction, writing down the bids and who bought what. Just try to decipher what the auctioneer is saying and you can understand the fun I had.

The spot is next to the gazebo. This is close to the spot where the wedding took place. The big tree was lost to a tornado a few years ago that the wedding was held under. There were two swings in another place at Lylewood but they are no longer there. This place was picked for the shade, the view of the camp, and the memories it holds. There may be a plaque in place at some point.

Blake being funny. One thing I know, he is a happy little boy. Evette, just know, he is happy and he is loved. So many are helping to take care of him and the girls.








This little one is rarely in a bad mood or grouchy unless he feels bad, or is tired, (or is trying to be like his dad, or uncle, or poppa.)
Sydney worked hard and ACTUALLY got dirty. She doesn't do that very much.

Matthew got to put in a few screws. Blake thought the concrete was "cow poop". He loved adding water and helping mix it. Everyone needs a two year old to help out....
We didn't hang the swings but this will be sorta what it looks like.

Yes these kids helped a lot! They had to fill in all the holes that couldn't be used.


Blake wanted to wear the work gloves. He looks ready for surgery!