July 2026

July 2026
Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11


Saturday, July 26, 2014

7-26-14 A Few Greats Days

WARNING: very long post ahead (mostly px of course).

Tuesday we enjoyed an afternoon with Blayne & Kennedi, a couple of sweet little greats!

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Wednesday was another greats day – this time four special great-nieces of the Kieser variety.  After a good long time inside with imaginations flourishing,

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(that’s a boat of course)

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and some quiet time,

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the whole gang enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon outside. Humidity, we don’t miss you one bit!

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Last day of greats: Thursday was Tori’s last day to babysit her favorite Rassis, and again it was such a pleasure to have them here.

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I didn’t expect the younger crowd to help with the sweetcorn, but I certainly didn’t stop them, either. This little man stuck with us shucking and cleaning until the whole job was done and cleaned up. Thanks, Lincoln!!

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The rest of the younger crowd kept us updated on their worm collection. 32 was the final count. They very nicely took turns collecting them from us when we sounded the alarm: “WORM!!”

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Worm patrol with their prizes.

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DONE! And beautiful corn it is, too. I should clarify that 32 worms in seven or so bushels of sweetcorn is pretty minimal in my book.

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After supper – a beautiful evening for a trek to Dave’s pond.

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Last night was a little cool but we still enjoyed another beautiful evening at Dave’s pond.

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The Great Moss CleanUp.

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I’ve always said Jacob is the one who is going to invent something that will make us rich. While his inventions haven’t yet brought in any income, they certainly have been useful!!

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Hope you’re having a blessed weekend, as we are!