Sunday Snapshot Andrew

Andrew had to be the Sunday snapshot this week.  A smoothie for lunch provided a lot of entertainment for this little boy and his first mustache!

Papa's Shop-Favorite Friday Photo

The boys spent an afternoon in Papa's shop working on their derby cars.  It is a cozy little shop in my parents barn and the boys seemed to love it in there. All those tools and "guy" stuff made for a fun afternoon. 

My Dad was the main saw guy following the boys laid out plans for their cars!

Riley and my Dad are very much alike.  I am always thankful for these moments Riley has with him. 

A part of the Houghton cattle brand.  There are more history parts to this shop than I realized. 

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Piano for Miss Katie

Miss Katie has been asking since she was three for piano lessons.  We put it off as long as we could, not that we didn't want her too, just wanted to make sure she was ready. The time has come and piano it is.  Her smile is huge in these lessons and when we "practice" at home.  Guess she really did want to take lessons!

Grandma

Today would have been my Grandma's birthday.  I always think of her on this day and many others.  I wonder what her life was really like when she was my age. She had a large family on a farm with plenty of work.  I doubt her days included "me" time or time to reflect on life.  I heard the stories being told as I was growing up but most likely was not really listening.  I had to first walk in the shoes of motherhood before I began wonder about her time as a mother with kids at home.  I know she was calm and easygoing traits I failed to inherit.  I imagine her in an apron with kids underfoot, mud and chickens in her yard, and laundry on the line.  Maybe in so many ways simpler than the life we choose to lead. She lived in a small town where time stops it seems.  I wish she was here to listen from her voice about those days.   

A new little guy to meet -Sunday Snapshot

A friend of mine had a new little baby boy.  I got my chance this week to go meet him and get some baby holding time.  How quickly we forget how little they are. 

                                                                       

Favorite Friday Photo-Winter

Our Valentines week would start with freezing cold frost.  The beauty was beyond words. 

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Valentines Day

Valentines Day-A day with a lot of love, parties everywhere, and a sugar high I hope we recover from tomorrow. 
Happy Valentines Day to all of our friends and family.