May 26-May 31 Kenneth's brother and sister-in-law and their 2 girls, who live in Arizona arrived at the farm just a day after we did. It was actually the most time we had ever really spent with them and it was great! The kids had so much fun being together. Usually when we go to the farm, Kenneth's mom is very busy milking both ends of the day. This time, things were a little different. A couple of weeks before we got there she actually had open heart surgery!! So, she was resting and recovering. I actually couldn't believe how well she was doing. I felt like I was more of a wimp after a simple appendectomy! She is an amazing woman. One thing is for sure, we enjoyed being able to spend more time with her- since she was at home and not at the barn. It killed her not to be able to pick up the kids and play with them as much, but at least she got to see them! Kate warmed right up to her and wanted to give her kisses before each nap and at bedtime. So cute!
Kenneth was out and about doing field work, fixing tractors, weed-eating and generally having a good time being at home with his brothers.
Here are the pictures:
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| The girls helped plant flowers for Grandma, who is unable to do it herself this year. |
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| Arianna with the seed packet |
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| Let the tractor rides begin! |
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| These girls had so much fun together- Emma and Arianna with Lydia |
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| Hello cows! (And that sky!!! And the green!!! I'm in love!) |
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| The world is her sandbox! She would plop right down on the road during our walks and play in the dirt road. |
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| More tractor rides. Kate didn't get too many, but she liked the couple she did get. |
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| Grant got to go out and see a brand new calf. (Can you see it way out there in the field with its mother?) |
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| The boys and their toys (their DAD's toys, really) |
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| A gorgeous day for haying! (That barn belongs to a neighbor) |
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| Beautiful windrows! |
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| Grant spent a lot of time with Dad in the tractor this year. |
It took him a little while, but after a week or so, Grant had it all figured out and would tell you the order of the haying: first the mowing, then the raking, then the baling, then the wrapping. He was so proud of himself when he got it!
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| Beautiful clouds! |
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| Bales waiting to be wrapped. |
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| Jason, Scott and Kenneth taking a little break. |
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| She's at it again! |
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