Today Sunday September 30th

Today we were going to go to the RC Fun Fly in at Vilas Smith's but this morning with the rain and the wind we changed our minds. So instead we meet Auntie and Uncle Nick in Holyoke and then went to Sydney to Cabela's, and then did a little shopping at the Wal-Mart. It turned out to be a pretty good day.



Chance and Kaylie with the polar bear!


Next to the big fish!

Last weekend of September

Well where did September go!!!! This weekend we went to a birthday party for Hailey in Haigler. The kids had a blast playing and we had a blast eating. HEHE After the party we went to St. Francis and went bowling. Chance has wanted to go bowling for a while now, and we finally got a chance to go.

Nebraska Football!!

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Nebraska Played Ball State today, and came away with a win 41-40. The game was on a PPV channel, so we had to listen to it on the radio. It was a great game. I was about to give up on them at the start of the 4Th quarter, but they came back and won. And yes I am learning to appreciate Nebraska Football.

TGIF!

It is quiet around the house thismorning. Clay took the kids to school thismorning, and let me stay home to get a few things done around here. It is kinda nice!! They were so excited that dad was taking them to school. We didn't even have any arguments thismorning about getting dressed, or taking a shower, or eating breakfast. WOW the power of DAD!!!!! We don't have much going on this weekend, I think we are going to go to the CCHS Volleyball game tomorrow afternoon, and then to the races in Holyoke tomorrow night...A good weekend of just relaxing!! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Pictures with the new camera

Steady and Sustainable

When you're too busy to take a break, that's when a taking a break will do you the most good. Sometimes you reach a point at which the fastest way to go forward is to slow down a bit.
When you rush through your work, never pausing to catch your breath, you're likely to make all sorts of mistakes. Then you'll have to spend time later correcting those mistakes, so the time you gain by hurrying is quickly lost and then exceeded by the toll it takes.

Consider taking a break, clearing your mind and energizing your body. The work will still be there when you get back, and by getting away from it for a while you'll be in a much better position to handle it effectively.

It's great to be ambitious and eager to get the job done. Yet there is nothing to be gained by working until you drop.

The more you focus on the deadline itself, the less likely you are to meet it, so put your focus on getting the job done at a steady and sustainable pace. Instead of worrying about running out of time, completely let go of the worry and make calm, deliberate use of the time.

Don't put yourself behind by attempting to go too far too fast. Move at a pace that enables you to be your best, for that is what will move you ahead most quickly.

-- Ralph Marston

Kaylies's bed time questions

When I was putting Kay to bed tonight, she was, like she always does when I put her to bed, asking me questions about who was a boy and who was a girl. She asked me if I was a boy or a girl, and I told her a girl, and she asked about brother, and I said a boy, and she wanted to know if "shut up dog" (Danny Brunswig) was a boy or a girl, and I told her a boy...Then she asked me....And this is coming from a 3 year old, at what age will I turn into a boy. I got a good inside laugh at it...And told her that she was born a girl and will always be a girl.

But it just makes you think what is going through their little heads. Sometimes what comes out of the mouths of little ones is just priceless.
Have a great HUMP DAY!!!

You Could or You Can

You could curse and complain about your feebleness, or you can get busy and make yourself stronger. You could seethe with resentment about the past, or you can make the choice to let go and move forward.
You could worry endlessly about what might or might not happen, or you can take steps to successfully prepare yourself for anything that comes along. You could make a long list of all the things that will perhaps go wrong, or you can accept the fact that there will be obstacles and decide to deal with them as they come.

You could hide away from the world inside the walls of your comfort zone where nothing challenges you. Or you can make use of every second of your precious time to explore and experience, to get cold, wet, and dirty, and to feel wonderfully alive.

You could let the smallest defeat turn into a big, imposing excuse for giving up. Or you can learn from what went wrong and then step enthusiastically forward with your newfound knowledge and determination.

You could smugly blame all your troubles on something or someone other than you. Or you can take a long, deep breath, then take full responsibility, and feel how empowering it is to be in total control.

There are lots of things you could have been, could have done, could have seen, could have known, and could have experienced. Yet nothing compares to the wondrous places you'll go when you do what you know you can.

-- Ralph Marston

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Good Morning It's Monday!!

It is Monday morning time to start a new week. We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was nice to stay home for the weekend, and not have go somewhere. It is so nice to have Clay home! The kids are happy too!!!
Yesterday morning Kay woke up with a cold, the joys of going back to school. She doesn't let it stop her though. The kids and I have been picking vegies out of the garden, and canning salsa and pickles. It is so nice to have a garden to be able to do that kinda stuff with. Fall is in the air. Even though the tempature was 94 yesterday, the air is starting to cool off. At least at night you can open the windows and let the cool breeze cool the house off. I have noticed more and more combines in the fields, So it will not be long and harvest will be in full swing. And you all know what comes after harvest!!!!!!

We hope everyone has a great week.

Amaze Yourself

Jump right out into life and make your own special splash. Forget about what conventional wisdom says, or what is normal or comfortable, and listen to your passion.
One of the worst things you can do is to create lifelong regrets out of missed opportunities. The momentary discomfort of venturing into new territory is nothing compared to all the treasure you'll discover when you choose to step forward.

There is so very much richness that you can create out of the things that are already available to you in abundance. Visualize your own special version of life's richness and delight in making it happen.

Today is not a day to sit around and watch. Today is a day to live fully and enthusiastically and courageously.

You have it in you; there is no doubt. Choose to let it out.

Amaze yourself with the new and great and wonderful things you do. Today is an opportunity that you definitely don't want to miss.

-- Ralph Marston

Misc. Pictures from the summer

Frustration

Look carefully and thoughtfully at the things that frustrate you. In each of them you will find real and workable ideas for positive growth.
Frustration occurs when you realize, sometimes painfully, that things are not working nearly as well as they could be. Follow that realization to its natural conclusion and you will find a clearly marked pathway for improvement.

Great inventions, successful companies and immense fortunes have been built through positive responses to frustration. Indeed, frustration has always been a major catalyst for creating value.

People frustrated with the way things are, can develop insatiable appetites for making the world better. Frustration can get you thinking and acting, building, creating and persevering toward a positive purpose.

Frustration is the feeling of knowing it can be better, and the greater the frustration, the more positive and exciting are the possibilities. When you are feeling frustration, remind yourself what a truly great blessing it can be leading you toward.

When you know without a doubt that things can be better, you've already started the process of improvement. Go ahead, feel the frustration, and let it give you a powerful positive push.

-- Ralph Marston

Your Over It

You may have wasted the entire day, week or month up to this point. Yet that's no reason to continue with the unproductive, negative pattern.
No matter what has gone on before, you can make the most of right now. Any prior ineffectiveness cannot stop you from being truly and purposefully effective in this moment.

You may have made a lot of mistakes and errors in judgment on your way to where you are. But that has nothing to do with where you can choose to go from here.

Don't worry about getting over the past. You are over it because you are here right now.

Right now, your best dreams beckon. Right now, there is plenty that you can do.

Can you feel the incredible freedom and opportunity that this moment represents? Take hold of that freedom, seize this precious, promising moment and live the life you are meant to live.

-- Ralph Marston

Kaylies Birthday Party

It has been a long week!!!

Yes it has, been a very long week, and it is only Wednesday. Clay has been in Grand Island for Husker Harvest Days since Sunday. The kids are getting tired of being around me I think. It is definitely time for dad to come home.

Mom just got a call from Dad, and he is on his way home. Dad has been in San Antonio since Sunday for the AWPA conference, Lee, Dad, and Mark decided to try to get a stand by flight to get home earlier, and it worked. Can you tell they were tired of Texas. So by tonight dad will be back home with mom. Mom is ready for dad to be home too.

This trip dad took, is the first time he has been on a commercial airline, as well as to Texas. I can't wait to talk to him and hear all about the trip. Hopefully he got some good free goodies for all of us.

Hopefully the kids and I can stand each other for the rest of the week.

A Little Taste

Give yourself a little taste of accomplishment. And you'll find yourself wanting more.
Decide that you're going to finally take the first step toward a truly beautiful and meaningful dream. Soon you'll be running quickly and enthusiastically toward it.
Experience how great it feels to provide someone else with something of real value. You'll discover useful and positive things about yourself that you never knew before.
Stroll along the shore and get your feet wet in the ocean of fulfillment. Before long you'll be diving all the way in.
Seek to comprehend and to express what it means to you to be fully alive. Remember the reasons and purposes that make you who you are.
Take a little taste of life in all its richness and meaning. And give yourself an insatiable appetite for truly being your best.
-- Ralph Marston

There will be days so dreadful that you may regret ever getting out of bed, and there will be days so beautiful that you'll wish they would never end. You can make something good and valuable out of all of them.
Some people you meet will make you instantly feel that you've known them for years. Others you meet may make you want to get as far away from them as quickly as you can.
All kinds of people are equally worthy of your kindness, respect and consideration, and have their own valuable gifts to offer. Remind yourself often of that.
There will be stretches of time when you'll feel you can't get anything right, and there will be periods when everything you touch seems to turn to gold. Don't allow either extreme to get the best of you or to compromise your precious integrity.
You'll experience times of boundless joy, and moments of overwhelming frustration. You'll discover places of extraordinary beauty, and regions of terrifying ugliness.
Through it all, remember that whatever you may encounter is virtually insignificant when compared with what you choose to do with it. Always choose the best response, no matter what comes your way, and each day you'll rise a little higher than you were the day before.
-- Ralph Marston

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Janet and Nicks Wedding

Birthday Girl

Yesterday September 9th was Kaylies Birthday. On Saturday we had a princess party for her in Wray at the Park. She had a blast. Her friends Kate and Halie were there to help her celebrate, as well as Gramma, Jo, and Auntie and Uncle Nick. She got alot of princess stuff. She got a new baby. As well as a car seat, stroller, and bed for her baby.
Auntie did alot of the planning for the Party, Thanks Auntie for a great party. We had chips and dips, fruits and veggies. It was a great afternoon, even though the wind blew. Shut up dog(Danny, Nicks Dad) was even there. She had so much fun playing with the girls.
Yesterday we went to Aunties for the day, Chance got to go with Nick and rode in the truck for Silage harvest, and the girls just relaxed. I think Kaylie had a pretty good birthday. Thanks to everyone for making her day extra special.

Thought of The Day

Seek to understand before you attempt to judge. Opinions formed in haste can often be the source of great trouble and needless hostility.
Take the time to think and to plan before you act. Though it is essential that you do take action, it is best when you've carefully thought it through.
Replenish what you need before it runs completely out. You'll avoid wasted time and effort as well as much anxiety and expense.
Think about your true purpose before making any commitments. You're much more effective and fulfilled when following a path that resonates with who you sincerely are.
Look carefully and thoughtfully at where you're going long before you actually get there. Not only will you be more fully prepared once you arrive, you'll avoid any wasted effort spent getting to where you don't even want to go.
Many things in life can be dramatically more enjoyable and productive when you have the forethought to do certain other things first. Think, consider, plan and prepare before you do, and then you'll be able to truly delight in the doing.
-- Ralph Marston

Happy 3rd Birthday Kaylie

Eating Cupcakes for her Birthday Party as school

Handing out her cupcakes

Carrie puttin go her Birthday Crown

She picked out an Elmo Coin holder!


Picking out of the Birthday Box

First Day of School

Chance's first day for Preschool was last Thursday. He had a blast. There are some friends from last year in his class again, and he made a couple of new friends too. He told me after I picked him up " in a couple of months I am going to go to Kindergarten right mom". He is right in a couple of months he will go to Kindergarten, thankfully he doesn't understand what a month is yet, and a couple of months will be about 11!!

Then on Friday Kaylie had her first day of Preschool. Along with being her first day, she also go to have a party for her birthday. I'm sure if I were to let her, she would go to school everyday. Having both kids in school on Friday mornings gives me a little time to myself. And it is NICE!!!

Tractor Pull

Mutton Bustin'

Labor Day Weekend

Well the last weekend before preschool starts and summer comes to an end has come and gone. The kids and I were lucky to be able to go to my mom and dads in Sargents Co with Auntie Janet. It was a great weekend, we spent the weekend relaxing. Saturday we set out for a picnic lunch in the woods, and had to finish eating our lunch in the bronco because of lighting, then we finished up our drive up Marshall Pass and Chance and Kay had a blast eating and picking raspberries. We went to a Folk Dance Saturday night, it was comical, but fun. Sunday we went up to Razor Creek Park and got to do some fishing. Chance caught the biggest fish, about 6 or 7 inches, we were just fishing for Brooke's, so actually it was quite big. Then we built a camp fire and cooked the fish we caught, and fried taters, there is just something about food being cooked on a camp fire. Can't beat it. Grandma had all the stuff to make s'mores, and roasted marshmallows OOOOOOOO SOOOOOO GOOD!!! Chance and Kay had a nature scavenger hunt, and we ended the day fishing a little bit at Needle Creek Reservoir , but didn't catch anything. IT was a great day being outside in the mountain air. Monday we had to make our venture back home. The traffic on 285 was a nightmare, what should have taken 3 hours to get to Denver took 4, but once we got further east we got out of a lot of traffic, and got home at 10:30 Pm. It was a wonderful weekend to get away. Now we will start September off on a good foot, and get ready for Preschool and Fall!!!