Garden

Tristan recently plowed and enlarged my garden spot. Since his tractor is too big for the garden he used one of his dad's tractors. I can't wait to start working in my garden!

Darren's Birthday

Monday, Feb. 23rd, was our oldest nephew's birthday. He turned 10. So, he had a big party at the Fun Zone. A good time was had by all. Joy made the delicious cake. Since Darren LOVES to fish the cake had a fishing theme.

Valentine's Day surprises

Since I was planning on working at Dan's shop (All Seasons) on Valentine's and the day before, Tristan surprised me with sending roses on the 12th. I think they are beautiful!! Red roses are my favorite.
My little brother, Tim, sent me a single rose with this bear attached. The rose is called a chocolate rose. Very pretty!

Matthew's Birthday

Our nephew, Matthew, turned 3 on February 13. Happy Birthday buddy!

Tim's Party

Here's the pictures from Tim's birthday party. Balloons from All Seasons

Happy Birthday, Tim!

My "baby" brother is 23 years old today!

Hay Delivery

So this is what we do on our farm. Hay, hay and more hay. Tristan also custom cuts and bales for neighboring farms. His dad and brother usually help with it too. Tristan, Todd, Tim and Wes took a load to a nearby farm on Saturday.

This is what we still have left to sell before this year's haying season starts. Anybody interested? :)

Cumberland Valley JR Convention

This year was the first ever Junior Convention for the ACE schools. This was for the students ages 9-12. It was a one day convention so the schedule was pretty hectic but the kids had a lot of fun and brought home several medals. Bro. VanMeter getting the crowd pumped for a day of competing. He is ACE's field rep for our area.

Madison playing checkers.

Darren concentrating.

Melissa wasn't old enough to compete, but she went to support her friends and to observe so she can be ready for next year.

Darren playing chess.

Darren competing in shot-put.

Hanna & Madison in the girl's 50 yrd dash.


Darren in the boy's 50 yrd dash.


Madison, Darren, & Hanna
They showed excellent sportsmanship. I was so proud!!

Anxiously waiting for the awards ceremony to start.

Darren

2nd place running long jump

2nd place shot-put

3rd place acrylics

Madison

1st place B&W photo - plants & animals

Hanna
2nd place color photo - plants & animals

2nd place acrylics

2nd place most chapters read

They gave all the students a participant medal. They were all so proud of their accomplishments as am I!