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Adventures in Haymarsh

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Giving Thanks

November 22, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Thanking God for so many reasons…one of them is sunshine and nice weather!

Simon’s 4-H club made a turkey for the nursing home.
When I was young there was a saying, “Air Jordan”… we have an “Air Ambrose!”
Heading home after hauling hay.
The boys made cute photo frames at Storytime.
We thought during the month of November we should stop by the cemetery and pray for the holy souls in purgatory… I hope someone someday will do the same for us.
A good bale hauling day…111 bales! Beautiful weather!!!
Grandpa’s at the point in his life when he can do some building improvements. He had his “old house” tidied up exteriorly.
Fixing fence with Daddy on the winter pasture.
Big brother reading to little brother so Mom can prepare supper. Such a big helper!

Beautiful Catholic Wedding

November 17, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Well…I’m officially ancient.  The cousin, whose diaper I used to change was married yesterday in Beach, ND, the reception was in Medora, ND.  It’s always nice when a wedding is like a family reunion.

My 7 year old niece took this picture.
The musicians sang & played beautifully!
Kaila & I. Our growing families seems to run parallel…the children have been born within months of each other!
Caterer extraordinaire! 450ish guests to feed…no problem!
The boys enjoy spending time with their girl cousins. At home, due to a lack of sisters, they don’t get to experience a whole ton of feminine genius.

Blessed

November 10, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Blessed to ring in another year of life with excellent food, fun adventures, & perfect company to accompany me today!

“Birthdays are good for me. The more I have, the longer I live.”
A fun, good hearted crowd.
Andrew made tasty Asian food & Medora brought yummy punch!
Cousins & yummy pho!
Andrew… spoiled by his folks.
Fun at the Craft Fair with Grandma!
“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” – Mark Twain
“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” -Lucille Ball
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.”
-Robert Browning

Herd Watching & A Home Improvement

November 8, 2019 / / 1 Comment

We are enjoying watching our calves, that were weaned last weekend, explore the cornfield and the oats field.  Andrew said, it’s like living by a big fish bowl, watching the calves is fun.  They definitely have their routines and different calves like to hang with certain calves.

Last night at sunset. They are heading for water.
Out grazing as the sun sets.
This morning’s sunrise.
Heading out for breakfast.
Eating their fill.
Nap time!
He made us a coat rack!
Ambrose picked out the hooks at Lowe’s yesterday!
We will appreciate this handy home improvement, this weather encourages alot of layers.

Pretty Snowflakes?❄️

November 5, 2019 / / 0 Comments

A friend sent me the link of Patti Page’s song “Pretty Snowflakes” in October.  We’re a little more prepared for winter, but would still appreciate more Autumn weather to complete what needs to be done.  I did, however, play the song again today. 🌨️

Snowing here.
Ambrose made this in Storytime yesterday… it’s still Fall!

Hauled Hay, Weaned Calves, & Combined Herds

November 2, 2019 / / 0 Comments

A Very busy, but good day with nice weather to boot!

Wrapped up one of the fields yesterday.
Setting up the panel corral.
Riding to gather the herd.
Here comes the herd.
Sorting mama cows from calves.
Making sure the panels stay put.
Watching DuckTales & keeping an eye on the herd.
First load dropped off.
Lunch time before loading up the last load.
Stockman picnic.
Gathering the small herd to combine all the cattle.
Waiting for the herd.
I gave Simon a rag weed to help him guard a gate, one of the truckers gave him a real whip, he wrote a thank you tonight to the kind trucker… I guess my ragweed idea wasn’t impressive.
Getting ready to turn the cows in to the pasture.
Out our dining room window at supper time. Deer season opens next week…so I’ve been told… I wonder if the deer will feel comfortable in the open then?

Happy All Saints Feastday!✝️

November 1, 2019 / / 0 Comments

November!  What a glorious month!!!  It starts out celebrating our Heavenly Friends & Reminds Us To Pray For Those Who have gone before us.  If you are not familiar with the St. Gertrude Prayer, I highly recommend it, especially if you have a loved one who has passed to Eternal Life.  I look forward to attending Mass tonight!

In honor of All Saints Day we went about our home and gathered our Saint & Jesus statues all in to one place!
Appreciating the “attitude of gratitude” that is encouraged during November!
Enjoying the social aspect of trick or treating!
We were able to watch the Little Bluestems perform at the local nursing

home on October 30th, before we attended Faith Formation.

Cousins 🤍
It was nice to see Great Grandma Mary!
Clapping & Foot tapping to the music!
Wishing you all a wonderful beginning to your November! May it be a fruitful month for you & may it provide you an opportunity to grow closer to God!🛐

Round 1 of Weaning & Cold Cattle Move

October 26, 2019 / / 0 Comments

It says it’s 37° but that cold blustery wind sure made the cattle drive a long one! All’s well that ends well!

Gathering the small herd to wean.
A serious little boy.
“Cheeeese”
Ready to move the big herd.
Here they come!
Getting closer!
Making the turn for their new Fall pasture.
Almost done.
Mr. Bulldozer politely waited for us to finish.
Another round of saucing tomatoes. Our friend, Tracy was able to eat supper with us after the cattle drive.
Cousins came for supper!
Practicing for Adam & Lateasha’s wedding.
It’s neat to have our own little “concert!”

Hay Hauling, Cattle Moving, & Well Read Mom

October 25, 2019 / / 1 Comment

We’ve been meeting ourselves coming and going, I suppose it should be expected during an Autumn like this one. Crunch time while the weather permits!

The herd has been gathered.
Cattle in the new fall pasture.
Windtower crew is working 24/7 to finish before winter…two windtowers overlook Haymarsh.
Using a crane to put on the blades.
Garden potatoes…yum!
Grandma Mary’s sister and some of her family came for a visit the night of Well Read Mom book group.
Mom & Ricki (Great Aunt Neva’s granddaughter)
Discussing our book for Well Read Mom.
Most well attended Well Read Mom group yet!
Enjoying gymnastics!
Hay Hauling Crew.
Harvest Chex Mix for the school party!
Fun school party!
Slept through most of the party.
Learning how to dunk a basketball with the high schoolers.
It was warm today, 64 F at one point when I looked, so we made the most of it and stayed outside until dark.
Made a visit to the Good Shepherd statue, the weather was beautiful tonight.
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