An uneventful weekend

Despite the refrigerator quitting Friday, we had a slow weekend. Saturday, Jeff left early to help dad work cattle, and after completing his own chores got home around 4:00. I had taken allergy medicine and spent most of the afternoon on the couch trying to referee two grouchy boys. When Jeff got home, I went to Iola to get puppy food, pizza, and movies. We watched Kung Fu Panda and I promptly fell back asleep. I woke a few times to fighting boys, the last time finally asking Jeff what time his watch said. Even in my allergy induced coma, I thought the clock said 7:30 every time I looked at it. Turns out, it was 10:40 and the battery in the clock was dead, so the boys got to stay up late Saturday. Sunday we cleaned out the fridge, then went to Andy & Linda's for lunch. After lunch we created some Shrinkee Dinks (sp.) then went home and napped. Mom and dad brought our 4-wheeler home that evening, so we planned our trip to Branson, ate pizza, and watched Kung Fu Panda again. Next weekend we go to Branson so all that rest will do me some good!

The Fridge on the Fritz on Friday!

Sounds like Dr. Seus or something, huh! Well it's not, it's our life. Got home last night, noticed water on the floor under the fridge and began investigating. Found out, the freezer was not cold enough to keep the ice frozen. We gave it a few hours to see if the door had not latched properly, but no such luck. So late last night we loaded the essentials in laundry baskets and moved it to the old fridge in the shop. Guess I will give Bauman's a ring today. Worst part is, I can't feed the boys cereal without walking all the way out to the shop. Wish me luck, I really don't want to have to buy a new fridge, this one is only 4 years old!!!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Happy birthday mom!! Today, she is taking a day trip to the city to do some shopping by Weston, MO with her sisters and sister-in-laws. Sounds like they were going to have a great time!!

Family Dinner

With the rain Wednesday, we took advantage of dad not working in the field and went to mom and dad's for supper last night. Lauren and Brian were able to make it as well. It seems like it has been ages since we all sat down together, shared a meal, and caught up. We are all talking about going to Branson next weekend. The boys loved Silver Dollar City last year, and the last time I was in Branson, other than for work, was before I got married!! My only dilemma is finding someone to puppy-sit! Happy Friday everyone!!

Puppy update

Well, the family seems to all be well, and we did cast our votes today and are currently watching the news to see the outcome. Since I have nothing else exciting to blog about today, I will post an update on the puppies. They are finally opening their eyes, and beginning to get up on their feet instead of scooting around. They are also finding their voices and barking little puppy barks when they want momma. They have grown so much, I am still in amazement!

It runs in the family, Illness that is!!

Lauren and Amanda, just wait. You stay home with the first feverish child, only to have everyone well all weekend, then the second child becomes ill Monday. Linda is busy with election, Jeff can't miss any more work this year, or he will not be able to acquire 4 personal days for another year, and I already missed Thursday and Friday with Andrew. So where does that leave me? Very thankful that I have the job I do, because Colby went to work with me today. Don't really know what the boss thinks of it yet, but what do you do?? Hopefully all are well tomorrow! Also, I started Yoga tonight and I love it. You just feel so relaxed and at peace after an hour of deep breathing. Not to mention that after Yoga is a good time to go grocery shopping b/c you feel motivated to be good.

Halloween party

We went to a Halloween party last night at Jason & Trish's barn. They have a really nice set up at their barn! The kids all had so much fun playing together. They played "Pin the nose on the witch," painted pumpkins, and had a pinata. There was a fog machine, hair color, and lots of good food! I have added pictures of the party to the slide show.