Persistence Pays Off

You would think with a husband that is a welder, I wouldn't have had to beg for and threaten to purchase clothesline poles. But, the fact is that yes, I really did. It seems that after working so much overtime and well, apparently not having me beg or threaten nearly enough he didn't think I was serious.

I am happy to report that the clothesline poles were finally welded up, painted, set up and are ready for use!! I know, such a ridiculous thing to get excited over. I am trying to save some energy here people!! After 7 loads of laundry, only one went in the dryer over the weekend.

Oh, and I am not the only one enjoying them. Grady has decided that they double as a fire pole.

What We've Been Up To

We're officially farmers. Chris bought a new-to-him tractor from his friend Matt. I'm sure Chris is just as happy to have it as Kara is to not.

Grady got another bunny. This one my mom and dad couldn't butcher because they thought its hair looked just like Grady's. So now it belongs to Grady. Oddly enough, it's name is Briar Bunny. That is what Grady's name would have been if he were a she. Just Briar, not Bunny.

Last weekend was our trip to The Great Pumpkin Patch at Arthur. Always a good time. At least this year Grady wasn't sickly and enjoyed it.

Thank you nice lady for taking our picture.

What a cheeser!

Of all the cutouts to get photos at, this was my fav.

Our Pumpkin King Grady! Grady took a picture of Chris and I at the Pumpkin Prince and Princess, but I won't share that one becase Chris was tired of photo opportunities by that time.

I think this is my favorite of the day. He crawled behind their wall of mums and peeked through at me. What a stinker! But the cuteness more than makes up for it.

1st Bus Ride

Mr. Grady Sawman was super excited for this day to come. He and I went with Aunt to a band competition in Robinson. He just couldn't wait to get on that big yellow bus. Of course, being the mother of only one child, I had to do a photo documentary of the whole process.

Probably took 5 times to get him to look at me. He said, 'Mom, just let me get on the bus!'

Now it was, 'When are we ever gonna leave?'

And like you all suspected, he was asleep by the time we got to Oblong.

Apple Picking

A couple weeks ago, we ventured north (all the way to Greenup) to Grissom's Lost Creek Orchard. Chris wanted cider and Grady wanted to pick apples and I wanted out of the house.

The apple of my eye for sure!

Not quite tall enough, but being a good climber helps.

After making absolutely sure it wasn't a 'snapper' Grady decided he might want to touch it.

Can't you just hear him? LOOK AT......

THAT!!!

After much consideration, Grady had to pick out a gourd or two also. He chose this one because it looked like a swan. I thought so too.

Pretty nice little place to go to that wasn't too far from home. They have a few corn mazes and you can walk through the orchard and pick your own apples to bag up. Or you could do like my husband and pick one just to try. (Please don't turn us into the Orchard Police!!)

Party!

I LOVE PAMPERED CHEF!

So much in fact that I sold it for nearly 4 years.

Now one of my friends, Janelle Kuhn, has decided to start selling it and loves it.

So.....I'm having a party for her!

This Thursday night, 6:30 p.m at my house. Come hungry and bring a friend!!

If you would like to come or place an order, leave me a comment or send me an email.

She has a great deal for hosts .... she would love to do a show for you too! Check out her blog for more details.

http://thekuhnfamily3.blogspot.com/

50 Years

This year the NCHS Class of '59 was honored at half time of the Homecoming *very sad* Football Game.

My father-in-law was a part of that class. Here is one of his partners in crime, Ed Schafer (and his wife Carol) before the announcing of their class.

Hope you had fun Papa Johnny!! It sure looks like you two are up to no good though!