Good Old Fashioned Farm Fun

Katie had the wonderful opportunity to tag along with the Young Women on a fun filled activity at a small neighboring farm. They learned to milk a cow, make butter and cheese, pick eggs from the chicken coop and catch an emu, but the highlight were the kittens...
Anna Nelson

Katie, Anna, Hannah and Emmee Brugger all dressed the part.

It was such a hit that a friend arranged for a group of younger kids to go and experience farm life. They all ran out of their respective minivans and jumped on this merry-go-round. I am not sure if all got on or if any fell off.

Here is the majority of the group with the now famous farmer, Brother Rasmussun.

I never knew how badly my Maddy wanted to milk a cow. I really do not have that desire, but I am glad she had the experience.

She got milk!!!

Some of the cuties that joined us - notice how many are holding kittens.

(Shoot, did I mention that Fred died?? It was embarrassing, our neighbor had to tell us. On a sadder note we had to put our Annie Cat down after 13 years, so we now only have two animals: the turtle - will it survive the winter? - and Patches)

I am thinking this farm was as fun as a trip to Disney Land...

Reagan Spanbauer

Little Miss Emmee caught many a rooster that evening, scared her mama to death.

Spencer, Emily and Audrey Payne

Mike/Brother/Dr. Payne after hours with his kiddos.

McKenna Nelson - isn't she beautiful?

Iris Wilcox, one of my former Primary kids...

Girl, you got a cat in your hat!!

Katie discovered this cuddly kitten last time she was here. I have never seen a kitten that was so lovable before. He loved to be held just like a little baby.
Uh -Oh. I am feeling baby hungry.

Uh -Oh. I like this kitty. A lot.

I have had another momentary lapse of reason. My girls didn't even ask, it was all me. I wanted that little guy. Brother R. said he was all ours. I had him named Jack before we left the driveway (for his orange fur and it being October - as in Jack-O-Lantern).

What is my honey going to say?? Who cares!! Jack is so cuddly and cute, I am thinking about having our own litter of kitties.

Now that is good old fashioned fun!

Bella's New Wheels

Bella has been a bit bored of late. Pat works a swing shift, therefore, sleeping in during the day. I don't get home until 5 p.m. and between the hour and a half that Pat and are gone, Maddy watches her. Judging by the way she jumps off the wall when I get home until midnight, I do not think she is getting the proper stimulation during the day. I told Pat how I felt one day, I told him very strongly how I felt. He came home the next morning with a brand new/used bike (Thank you, Brugger Family!!) and spent all day teaching her to ride it.
Bella is very happy. Mama is very happy.

Not many people can pull the "bike helmet" look off, but I think she wears it well.

Priceless.

(Remember, behind every good Dad is a nagging Mom)