Wow...Where does the time go? Since we've moved out into the boondocks we lost our DSL and have been forced to live with dial-up. That alone has slowed my internet usage. Not to mention a teenager, pre-teen, husband, and the rest of the 15 + animals that we have to care for.
I have to apologize (especially) to my wonderful Aunt Mary and Kate for not writing sooner. I am so glad to hear that first of all you two were a perfect match for the kidney transplant, and secondly that you are both doing so well post-op. After reading most of the Blogs that I have missed, it's nice to see that everyone else is doing so well also.
We are all well here, except for the occasional cold and allergy flare-up and sheer exhaustion. Since July, we have been going non-stop. The girls both had animal projects at the County Fair this summer. Brook had a 15# French Lop Rabbit, and LoryAne had a Yorkshire hog. They both did really well at the fair. Brook received a 1st and 3rd place for her rabbit, and LoryAne receive a 2nd and a "Market Acceptable" award for her hog. This was our first year in 4H and we didn't realize how much work the project alone was, not to mention the 10 days at the fair 12-15 hours a day. Never the less....we signed up for next year too! Both of the girls are doing Swine this year, along with Shooting Sports. Both of the girls passed their Hunter Safety Courses a couple of months ago. LoryAne is hunting Deer this year for the first time. Unfortunately it hasn't been a very productive year here in California. Maybe next year! She was hoping to be able to get her first deer before her sister started to hunt (which is next season), but with just one weekend left, it doesn't look very promising. Just a little bit of sibling rivalry here...LOL!!!! The first quarter is finally over for school. It has been a rough start for Brook, as she recently began her 6th grade year at a private Christian school. Their curriculum is tough! In the past, she has been able to produce good grades with very little effort. Now she has to work for them. Once she realized what was going on, she stepped up to the plate and brought all of her grades right up to where they are supposed to be. LoryAne is in the 8th grade at a Junior High School close to our home, and is doing very well in school. She's looking foreword to moving onto High School next year....YIKES!!!!!!!
A family reunion huh? Sounds like something that is well overdue. It's very sad to say that I actually have family members that I have never met! That should be a crime in a family as small as ours. Early summer would be best for us. The end of July, and into August brings Fair season again. Just let us know as soon as possible when and where. We have to find someone that is willing to house and animal sit for us.
Well....that's all for now! I'll try to be better at keeping in touch!
LOVE TO ALL !!!!!!!
~Wendi
3 comments:
Hi Wendi,
So nice to hear from you. Sounds like a busy and wonderful life. I miss having the girls home. Suffering a bit from empty nest, though Andi still fills us up each summer. xox, Lisa
Wow - sounds like you-all are as busy as one armed paper hangers. And, enjoying it immensely. Sad about no DSL. Once you've experienced broadband, dial-up is a drag. Be sure and put ypur vote in for where you want the family reunion. Love to all - PaulR.
What a great post - it was super to hear all about you and the kids, etc. Some of it took me back to when I used to help show cattle at the State Fair - always a highlight of the year. I didn't realize you were so into animals.
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