How Time Flies...

My husband and I were talking last night about how time flies... We will be married 40 yrs. in December. In some ways it seems like forever, and in other ways, what happened to all those years.

This is my guy, when he's not working & running his equipment, he's talking on the phone... my... first dude!

I thought the following verse was cute and relevant...

How To Preserve a Husband

Some insist on keeping them in a pickle,

while others are constantly keeping them in hot

water. Even the poor varieties can be made

sweet and tender by garnishing with patience;

will sweetened with smiles and flavored with

kisses. Wrap well in a mantle of charity and keep

warm with a steady fire of devotion. Thus

prepared, they'll keep for years.

-author unknown

Getting Lots of Rest...

This has been a nice Sunday in which Merrill & I are getting lots of rest! We've both spent a lot of time sleeping and getting revived for another week. This past week was so packed for both of us and we were ready for a good rest!. We got it!

Think on this...

Write your plans in pencil...
And give God the eraser.

If you are like me, you'll make a schedule, but it is not set in stone. Things come up, sometimes they are more pressing or urgent, than your original plans. That is why we always need to make sure that our plans are Gods plans. He wants our lives to run smoothly and honor Him. He even cares about the little things in life.

God Bless & Have a Good Day!

Looking Through Pictures...

I was looking through pictures and found an old picture of Paul and a picture of his little guy, Carson, taken around Easter. I think they look a lot alike. Part of the fun of having pictures is being able to compare parents with their children.

The picture to the left is of me holding Paul. He was probably around 18 mo.

Another thing, I notice that we still had our old blue Ford. Merrill traded in his GTO just before we got married and bought this car new. He wishes he had his GTO back a million times over. If we could find an old one, I'm sure we would buy it. I couldn't locate a picture of his GTO, but I'll keep searching and share it at some time in the future.

This winter, for sure, I need to get some pictures refiled. It is getting harder and harder to find what I need. I've kind of let down on my picture taking and that's not good for family history. Pictures are important.:)

Slowing Down...

Yeah, things are slowing down...

I've been able to work on my sewing room and my closet. I have a whole wardrobe, I just need the body to go with it. Bodies are like age, you just kinda wonder how you got there and how it happened so fast! Probably, something that needs to be worked on! :)

My husbands been busy working at our church. We are building a new multi-purpose/ ministry building. The guys have been working really hard to get the ground work done for the buildings erection in October. They got the footers in this week, so they are coming right along.

He's had some ups and downs with some of the equipment, but he keeps plugging along. He loves to work with his equipment. A "big" boy with his "big" ground working toys. He still likes to play/work in dirt!

Run, Run, Run...

Well, it's just been one of those run, run, run days. So much to do and seemingly, never ending. In fact, it's weeks like this that make you really appreciate a restful Sunday! I know that you probably feel like this sometimes, too.

One thing for sure, I am so thankful for the rain. Hopefully, the tomatoes will start coming on a little better. It seems like there are not as many as last year, and when it doesn't rain, it seems to effect the taste. Anyway, it's time to put up tomatoes. I took a box of tomatoes over to Beth after I went to the awards program for Lauryn this morning.

Steve & Wayne and a friend left for Colorado today. Monday, Paul will be flying to Washington State for a meeting and then join them for their elk hunting trip. Hopefully, they will be successful and get one or more big ones. It's just an exciting time for them!

Congratulations Lauryn...

Congratulations Lauryn, "Student of The Week!"

Today, was Lauryn's special day for her class at school. She is very deserving of this honor.

Last Night of The Republican Convention...

Well, it was a good ending to the convention. McCain probably won't be considered an eloquent speaker, but he spoke from the heart. I really believe that this guy would work to keep America safe. I can't imagine the suffering that he went through during the Vietnam War. I don't know how soldiers keep their sanity when they are treated so badly. Well, I appreciate the sacrifice. I also am more appreciative the the soldiers that are in the service to keep us free today.

Just a reminder... pray for our servicemen who are giving a lot to keep us safe, some are giving their lives so that we can worship, work and live in a free country. God Bless America!