Some days are like this.........................

Yesterday as we were making one of our many trips to the store I noticed they were loading up some of the chickens. I wanted to get a picture but didn't have my camera. I really should start keeping my camera with me....................... you never know when you have a Kodak moment.

Okay so maybe chickens aren't exactly a Kodak moment. Is that even the way you spell Kodak?

So when we got back I got the camera and took a picture of the next load that was waiting to go. Then when the truck was leaving we got a few pictures from the window. Yes, I know, the driver if he saw me probably thought I was weird. But you know being weird makes life interesting. Its easy to get excited over the
little things. (like a load of chickens)

They raise the chickens here and then take them to their other farms. At the other farms they become laying hens. Right now the back side of the farm has white feathers everywhere. Today and yesterday has been very breezy.

So life on the farm continues.............................

Here is another creature that keeps my life very interesting and some times exciting.

He found another use for an ice cream pail.

Nice Birthday

I had to slip off to the bathroom as soon as meeting was over on Sunday and after coming back into the room they all sang "Happy Birthday". Kind of embarrassing but yet nice to be sang to. Then Dan, Joseph and I went to Olive Garden. Joseph didn't really eat much cause he was busy flirting with ladies at the next table. Before we were finished a few of the waiters came over to sing. It seems each restaurant has their own way of singing "Happy Birthday".


Then we came home for a long afternoon nap. On Saturday I did get some flowers which surprised me because we had agreed not to buy anything for each others birthdays and anniversary since we splurged and bought something this past spring. I'm not complaining......... I like flowers every once in awhile but they die so quick.

Happy Birthday...............................

Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to me! The year has gone by fast! It seems like I just turned 39 not long ago. (longer than I would like it to seem) This year will probably go as fast as the last one so I'm going to hang on tight and try to enjoy.

I asked Dan last night what he was going to cook me for my birthday...............

Me: So.... what are you planning to cook on Sunday? Should I set anything out?
Dan: I thought maybe we would go out.
Me: Oh! Where?!
Dan: Golden Corral!!
Me: Oh.......... really?!? Seems the one that is having the birthday should get to pick the place.
Dan: There will be lots of food and lots of people to enjoy your birthday with.
Me: Lots of food and lots of people don't set well with me when it comes to buffet.
Dan: Come on...................
(end of discussion)

Now I feel a bit guilty. Only a bit. One reason is I should be finishing the laundry. Another reason........... Golden Corral is a good place to go to get your moneys worth. (for Dan, that is) Money wise it would make more sense for us to go there. Otherwise.............

The dryer that was here when Dan began renting started making an horrible racket. I put off washing because I dreaded running the dryer. I had no idea what might happen after the dryer got tired of complaining. The landlord said when the washer and dryer quit it wasn't his problem because they belonged to the renter before Dan and that renter left them behind. We did get a washer and dryer from Dan's brother Jim when he moved. We had thought we need them when we got a house. So to make this long story a bit shorter............ we brought up the dryer out of the garage and hauled the other one down. It runs so much quieter. We will bring up the washer later since the current one only runs on one cycle. No sense in waiting for a house to use them at........................ Now is the time to buy a house but not our time. That leads to another story......

Most newly married couples get their careers going, get financially secured (somewhat) and buy (or build) a house then start on the family thing. Well, as you would know, we are doing things a bit backwards and slowly at that. What matters most is that we are happy and content where we are. One thing for sure we have a nice big apartment and in a very good location that is like out in the country. Close to two major interstates, a few Walmarts, a few Pick n Save and a few Home Depots.

I need to get the laundry and some cookies eaten before Joseph wakes up from his nap.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Okay............. I've looked at a few blogs which showed the blogger knows something about cooking and baking. I'm not much in the kitchen and don't really enjoy spending time. Because of this I'm very thankful my husband will eat anything.

My question is ........................................ what is the secret of a good chocolate chip cookie?? My cookies have never turned out the same way twice in a row. They are editable and taste good, so why am I complaining...................... they sometimes look too dark. They sometimes are much, how would you describe it, like thick. Does it have something to do with the consistency of the butter when beating? I follow the recipe on the package of the Nestle or Hersey brand chips.

Any advise is welcome.

Children are wonderful................. imitators

It is fun to watch and listen to Joseph and actually see yourself. (or Dan) Sometimes I'm like, do I do that??? Do I say that???
Dan won't like me posting this picture of Joseph with my headband on but............ I will any way. Joseph like to get my purse and shoes on. Lately he has been trying to put Dan's ties on and as he is doing so he says............ "Go to Sunday morning meeting.........."
Yesterday he got a hold of my phone and was talking away. First it was to Grandma and then I heard him talking to Brian B. So I hurried to get the camera to see if I could record it. Dan told him to ask about the skunk. Brian and Heather had a skunk in their compost from Thursday night, all day Friday but when I called this morning it was gone.

Yesterday I wished I had my camera at the grocery store. I decided to see if Joseph was big enough to push around one of the children's cart. They just have one now (when I worked there they had 3) and Joseph enjoyed it very much. Only problem was he thought it was also his job to fill the cart.

Saturday Hayride

I'll post some pictures of our time on Saturday. After Joseph and I went to Walmart and Pick n Save we decided to run over to a farm on Hwy 83

to look at the pumpkins and all they had there. They sell pumpkins and
other fall stuff or you can pick your own pumpkin out of the field. You
can do the corn maze, cut through the corn, for $4 and there is a hay

ride for $4. Joseph got the ride for free because of his age. I should've
asked what the cut off age was.

There was a maze of bales for the little ones. Joseph enjoyed
going through that. They had a few scare crows dressed up. I

guess that is what you call them though they didn't look scary.

Joseph really likes tractors.................. even with scare crows driving. I

forgot to take a picture of the tractor pulling the wagon for the hay

ride. (wasn't thinking)

The wagon had sides around it (for safety) and then the bales for sitting

on around the edge. At one point we stopped and the man called for

the cows. When they came over the hill and up to the fence we threw

them some corn. Along the way we saw a few scare crows doing a

few different things.

Joseph had a nice time till on the way home I decided to take the van through the car wash. He panicked and cried the whole time. I should have known better because he the same thing the last time we went through. He was upset with me because all the way home he wouldn't look at me when I would talk to him.

Then Sunday he took another fall after meeting. He bit his lip when he fell so it was a bloody mess. I wanted to hold him yet I was thinking of my good clothes..................... poor guy.

Happy Anniversary...............

Happy Anniversary to us! Four years ago today we tied the knot. Somehow it seems much longer (in a good way) and yet it doesn't seem four years.

Dan has a job going today so we won't be spending our day together. No.......... we don't have any dinner plans either. Maybe next weekend we can fit something in though I think he will be working too. Hhhmmmm, maybe I should just cook a decent meal tomorrow and save our money. (except we don't have money to save - smile)

I was surprised to walk into the kitchen this morning to find it decorated. I got up to make Dan some lunch and breakfast to go....................... and walked in to a festive looking kitchen. Joseph will like it................. it will be amusing to see his face when he walks in there. Most of the balloons have something written on them.

He has been stuck on singing Happy Birthday lately. He say who evers name comes to mind. Last night he was singing Happy Birthday to the moon. Maybe I can get him to sing Happy Anniversary today.

Last weekend we were over at Fred and Patty S.......... Joseph enjoyed the two dogs and one of the friends snazzy car. Just like a boy to have his eyes on the "cool" looking cars. He couldn't keep his hands off it. All I could think of was how touchy my brother was about his car getting finger prints on it.

We are still here...............

For the last while I just haven't been in the mood for posting. Its taken effort to get anything done. Must be the weather.................. I'm for sure not ready for winter. Last week we had some cold nights and mornings................ yuck. I'm wanting to put the flannel sheets on but it just seems to early, especially since they stay on till almost May. (I do take them off for washing)

I might have a few pictures to put on of Joseph. I do have a couple videos I want to try to put post. He loves to sing but when I appeared with the camera he stopped. I guess I could hide the camera and just record the sound. I tried again and he ignored me and just hummed.

One morning he was quiet and I went to check on him. There he was sitting in Dan's chair with my glasses on reading my bible. When we are in the bathroom he will get the bible out of the basket and then stand up and act as though he is speaking. Then sits down and does it again. He starts out by saying "Father we are thankful....................."

I decided to get Joseph some slippers to wear in the mornings or whenever he doesn't have socks on. It was so funny to see him try to walk in them. I guess they are very cushiony and he must feel off balance. He was holding on to things as he walked and after we were laughing so much he then started to really put on. (He is great at putting on)