'Twas the Night Before Fair, and all through the house,
every 4-H'er was hurrying, to finish projects, quick as a mouse.
The entry tags were laid out with care,
In hopes that the paperwork fairy soon would be there.
No one was nestled all snug in their bed,
for everyone was scurrying to finish projects like they said.
And moma was looking for supplies, and I in my chair,
was organizing and quizzing all 4-H'ers before fair.
Now Emily, now Carter, and Casey,
On to the judging at the Butler County Fair.
On to the rides, on to the exhibits, on to the fun.
Walk through the barns and see some shows out in the sun.
Visit the band boosters booth, cotton candy, mini donuts, galore!
Eat until you can't eat one thing more!
Check out your ribbons, red, blue, white...
Is the State Fair in your future this night?
Celebrate your accomplishments,
Feel good about all you've done,
Enjoy the Fair, fellow 4-H'ers, and all the fun
When it's all over, heave a sight of relief, and start dreaming ideas for the next one!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Emily's Dance recital
It's so fun to see Emily improve more each year in dance and this year was no exception. She is getting so grown up...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
We are now the proud parents of a 12 year old girl!!!
Emily's 12th birthday was May 1st. We had a small party at our new house per Emily's request. Here's Emily with her cake. Yes that is real popcorn and a real cake! It was a challenge, but we did it!! Even made fondant for the very first time. And red coloring and it all worked! Yea!
A birthday at our house wouldn't be complete without a hunt...

It was also the first official party in the new house!! Fun!
Hard to believe this beautiful young lady was my sweet little baby 12 years ago!! I am so proud of the girl she has become! Happy birthday sweet girl!
A birthday at our house wouldn't be complete without a hunt...
This one even involved our new 4-wheeler and a trip down to the big willow tree...
It was also the first official party in the new house!! Fun!
Hard to believe this beautiful young lady was my sweet little baby 12 years ago!! I am so proud of the girl she has become! Happy birthday sweet girl!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Lights!! Which becomes more about color and generally what we are doing!!
Our new house is all about color. The house we live in now started out completely off white in color because I couldn't decide anything. Not so this home!!
This is the laundry room and I am standing in the mud room which is also the same robin's egg blue color!! LOVE IT!! It says "Oh!! Come do laundry and smile!!"
Here is Emily's room; we let her choose her own colors, kind of a dark turquoise and purple. And her windowsill!! She wanted one so badly and finally, Jerald put it in for her!!
The downstairs bathroom: lime green. Also, chosen by Emily and Carter since they will be using it the most.
Carter's John Deere room and propellor ceiling fan!! Cool Cool!!
A view out Carter's window....
A lovely lady at our church showed Emily and me how to weave with our palm branches and this is what we created!
Carter's propeller fan...
Funky blue, green and orange sconces in our movie theater room!! Can't wait to watch a movie in here!
My red front door and then the colors for the dining room, living room and kitchen. Go ISU!!
My Panther bedroom and ceiling fan! All for Momcat!
Isn't Casey's outer space fan awesome!! And his orangelicious and blueberry blue walls!! He picked all by himself!!
This is Al's office. The green is wainscoting and there will be a stained chair rail on top to separate the colors. Kind of John Deere but not true colors...Emily thinks the green looks like a field of grass...
See the glow above my cupboards???LOVE IT!!! OOOOHH and my pendant lights above my island!! LOVE LOVE LOVE my new kitchen!!!
This is where there will be a little deck at our front door. For now, it is the VIP lounge where the kids mix "soup". Entertainment for hours...
I am sooo excited for our new house!! We are waiting on flooring and countertops which by the way will be granite!! AWESOME!!!!
Now, just for the packing....Want to help??
This is the laundry room and I am standing in the mud room which is also the same robin's egg blue color!! LOVE IT!! It says "Oh!! Come do laundry and smile!!"
Here is Emily's room; we let her choose her own colors, kind of a dark turquoise and purple. And her windowsill!! She wanted one so badly and finally, Jerald put it in for her!!
The downstairs bathroom: lime green. Also, chosen by Emily and Carter since they will be using it the most.
Carter's John Deere room and propellor ceiling fan!! Cool Cool!!
A view out Carter's window....
A lovely lady at our church showed Emily and me how to weave with our palm branches and this is what we created!
Carter's propeller fan...
Funky blue, green and orange sconces in our movie theater room!! Can't wait to watch a movie in here!
My red front door and then the colors for the dining room, living room and kitchen. Go ISU!!
My Panther bedroom and ceiling fan! All for Momcat!
Isn't Casey's outer space fan awesome!! And his orangelicious and blueberry blue walls!! He picked all by himself!!
This is Al's office. The green is wainscoting and there will be a stained chair rail on top to separate the colors. Kind of John Deere but not true colors...Emily thinks the green looks like a field of grass...
See the glow above my cupboards???LOVE IT!!! OOOOHH and my pendant lights above my island!! LOVE LOVE LOVE my new kitchen!!!
This is where there will be a little deck at our front door. For now, it is the VIP lounge where the kids mix "soup". Entertainment for hours...
I am sooo excited for our new house!! We are waiting on flooring and countertops which by the way will be granite!! AWESOME!!!!
Now, just for the packing....Want to help??
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- Stacey
- I'm a 30 something mother of 3 beautiful children, wife to a hard working farmer who is also my best friend, part-time librarian,constant reader, dreamer, writer,amateur photographer, and friend. I'm growing and changing and becoming more me everyday.