Take Me Out To The Ball Game...

Time to catch up here! I have loads of pictures from our trip to MN, but I'll try not to bore everyone with too many! I'm finally having (taking) time to get some on here this morning. We saw so many people while we were there, so I'll break it up a little here.
The first day in MN we got to catch up with the friends in the area at a picnic. In the afternoon there was a game of softball. Each team lined up according to age--youngest to oldest. Wayne could hardly believe it when he was second to last!!!! I think it's finally catching up! (and no, I was not last--I took pictures! HA!)

Fun Times Catching Up!

Our trip to MN has been FULL! I'll try to catch up with pictures when I get back home. We arrived in MN Friday and headed to a picnic that was going on that day. It was a chance to catch up with friends and relatives in the area. They had a game of softball going in the afternoon. That game was an eye opener for Wayne. Each team was going to bat through all their players--from youngest to oldest. He looks around and (oh, no!) realized he was second to last on his team! (He can still run pretty fast--for an old guy!)
Saturday we headed to the Cities to take Marilyn back to her brother's. We visited there a while, then on to see Amanda and Elliott in their new house. From there it was on up to John and Jenny's! That was a fun afternoon. Wayne and John, (along with Warren, Jerry, and Jim) go way back. It was fun to meet Jenny--besides on FB or the blog world. The kids had a good time, too. We weren't too early getting back to the farm that night!
Sunday afternoon we headed back to the Cities for a funeral. Saw lots and lots of familiar faces there. Afterwards we went to Dean and Lois' and caught up with more cousins. Several of our boys are close in age--14 and 15. I think they all had a good time. It has been fun getting acquainted with all the kids!
Yesterday we worked at the house in town some. Today has been a nice relaxing, lazy day! Feels great! Strawberry pies are made and we'll head to Kevin and Candace's later on here.
More updates later!

To Grandma's House We Go....

Today we are all heading to MN to Wayne's folks. All three of the kiddos are staying all summer. Usually they go in shifts, so this will be quite a different experience--for me! A few years back all three were there for three weeks and that seemed pretty strange--but kinda fun, too! Deidre is worried that I will have too much time to go through her room. Kyle, on the other hand, HOPES I will go through his room and clean it out for him! Smart kid!! I have lots of cleaning out that I want to do for myself, so hopefully I will have time to get to their stuff.
The kids have lived on the computer since school was out, but I told them their days were numbered for that much computer time. They love the farm though, and there is so much more to do there (that is exciting!) The pictures are good evidence that they need something (else) to do!

Me Thinks He Wants A Pie!

Wayne has been wishing for a cherry pie--now that the trees are full of them. I haven't been too enthused about the idea, and wasn't thinking about making one this week. He got home from work this afternoon and had the boys help pick them. When he even pitted them for me, I knew he REALLY wanted a pie! It really does look pretty good!

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa! (and to all the rest!)

Hope you have a great day! We'll be seeing you soon! (Ready or Not!)

(Happy Father's Day to all the rest of you great dads out there, too!)

Too Good To Pass On!

We had to go back for more--strawberries, that is! The first day was such good picking. We headed out yesterday afternoon for more. Today is supposed to be rain all day and they won't be as good now. It took half an hour to pick 26 lbs.! We only picked about a six foot section of row! Now today's project is making strawberry and strawberry/rhubarb jam! Yummmm!

Strawberry Daze

We were asked to go pick strawberries today, but none of us could get real excited about it. When we called before going, the kids were hoping there wouldn't be any more! They were still available and actually the picking was great. It didn't take long at all to pick 25 lbs. When we were leaving the kids saw this sign and insisted on taking a picture--for Dad! (U-Pick--we picked ours!)