A Fire During The Rain

She looks good until...



  Wednesday morning I got a call from Mom. I could tell from her voice somthing was wrong. She told me that she had just called the fire department and that Dad's John Deere Combine was on fire! I was pacing around not knowing what exactly to do. I told Mom that I would go over and see if I could help.



I turned on to road 1075 and I could see a huge ring of smoke...That was not comforting in the least! I got there, and there was only smoke, Dad got the fire out....He had to use 3 or 4 fire extinguishers! I directed the volunteer firefighters where to go. After a while I walked up there, and one of the said, "I don't think we can save this one." See, this was the third combine that caught on fire! I was about to loose my breakfast and I hadn't even eaten! What I didn't know, the fire started sometime in the night and it was on fire all night and the morning!

we look inside!

so sad what fire can do

back of the cab

steering wheel

doesn't look too bad in this one

the boys get in a few minutes with the old combine

cheesing it up

the engine

battery

Dad had to break the glass to stop the fire

 So, Dad talked to his insurance company, and he got another combine.  It arrived today!  The kids are loving on her!  They love the new steps, they are a lot easier to get up and down on!  The auger is huge and higher than the 4200.

Wow, it is so big

We love the cab

basking in the sun

 So, this Turbo 6620 is going to eat a few ears of corn and then she will stomach a few acres of soy beans.  It's harvest time.  A lot to do!

Happy Birthday to two!




We celebrated Noah and Abigail's birthday.  To make this banner, go here.  They were both born in September, so we always have them a big party...together.  Isaac and Caleb get a little party because they were born in different months...how is that fair?!?!?  (btw, I have got to do something differently about that.  let me add that to my Mommy-To-Do-List!)

This is a pic of Noah when he was little.......

and here is a pic of Noah now.....time has flown!

Here is a pic of Abigail when she was 6 months....

and here is a pic of her now... (tear, sigh, I am O.K. now)

Uncle Curt also has a September birthday, so I decided to make a cake with all three.  I am trying to get better at making cakes.  I like to do all kinds of crafts and projects, but the cake is the hardest for me to master.  I am making great strides, but I am still wet behind the ears!

We had a lot of food and had a great time.  It is so much fun to see them look forward to their birthday party's.  I hope they remember them forever. You have to have a lot of food at a birthday party, am I right?



Here is my baby!  He is a cutie!



Is anyone getting hungry yet!



food, glorious food!


Abigail loves her Daddy!

My Mommy!  She's so pretty!

My Sissy!  She's so pretty too!

My nutty son!  He is the comedian, wouldn't you say?

Noah received what every teen wants for their b-day:  $$$$

Abigail received a doll, scooter, and $$$!



I love you both so much and pray God blesses you and your future lives to the uttermost!  I know I am sentimental, but it seems like a little while ago I was having these same parties myself.  Time just passes so quickly!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TWO!  WE LOVE YOU!



Through the years

Time for Water

Water



Here's an interesting post from Kelly Ann Studio ~who knew the timing effects things-

Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:


•2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
• 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
• 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
•1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack


Have a glass...it's free to boot!

So FUNNY!

I am teaching my son letter recognition. We are currently on "Ii". I told him that "i" is lower case "i". I asked him what was capitol "I"? He said, "that is bigger-case "I"! I love my kindergartner!

Here is a list of some links I go to for homework help!

Spellingcity.com (Have almost all Abeka spelling lists!)


Hslaunch.com (lapbooking/notebooking resources)



Notebookingpages.com


Thehomeschoolmom.com


Easyfunschool.com



Happy Homeschooling!

About me!

Hello all!


I have had a blog for several years now to express how I balance being a stay-at-home mom to four children, a preacher's wife, a homeschool teacher, and a crafter. I also have a blog * A Butterfly In My Stomach* for crafting, repurposing, reinventing, cooking, and any other compulsion that flys by! I have tried to stay away from crafting but the need to beautify my home and the total lack of funding for this has revived my love to craft. So when I get a butterfly in my stomach, I just take off. I study out a project in my mind (who writes anything down, anyway?)for days or weeks at a time and then I just do it. My chaos and compulsions make for a creative journey. God has a wonderful journey for us all...(I remind myself *and sometimes he reminds me* that I have to open my spiritual ears to hear him). God bless you all on your journey too!

I also love homeschooling my children. Our school name is Children Are A Heritage Academy. The kids wanted "ACADEMY"--it sounds so sophisticated! We have a great time at homeschool. There are ups and downs but that is just part of our journey. They teach me a lot while I am trying to teach them!

Thanks for reading and may God bless you!