RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY

Rain, Rain, Go Away
Come again another day.
My son wants to play just one game of ball
But yet he hasn't gotten to play one at all!

Another heartbreaking day for G as it rains yet again! For those of you who may be keeping track - it has rained every Monday and Thursday for the last 2 weeks! G has only played 1 game out of 5 scheduled. I feel so sorry for him cause he hasn't been able to do much so far this summer! I am thankful for the rain though - our gardens and fields will need them to produce those yummy fresh fruits and vegetables, my son however feels like Noah.

Father's Day

A time to remember the Dad's in our lives!

(THE ONE ON THE LEFT IS MY DAD - HAVE NO CLUE WHO THE GUY ON THE RIGHT IS, BUT I HEAR HE'S A GOOD DAD TOO)
My dad, I have to say, by far is the greatest ever! Those of you who know him would only HAVE to agree! If you've ever seen my dad without a smile on his face I'm surprised. My dad is always joking and having fun, actually I think he's more of a kid at 51 than I EVER was. I love and admire my dad so much! He is a complete picture of happiness and joy. I just tear up thinking that I don't get to spend as much time with him as I would like. Thank you DAD for being a pillar in my life that I can trust and admire, and follow in your footsteps! (I'd give my right arm to be just like YOU! ;>) ) (Inside joke)

AWARDS

Well Nicole, unlike you I have NO pictures of the ceremony - not even blurry ones! But I was able to capture a few at home afterwards. AWANA is a very big dedication for a little youngster. If amazes me how each of my kids were able to finish a book in the 8 months. There are like 50 sections, and each section could have 1 to 2 verses to memorize! WOW! How great it is to know that God's word is in their hearts and minds all the time!

First Ever!

G out did himself again! He went Turkey hunting this weekend with P and was able to bring home this bird! I am beginning to think that all I blog about are G's "great white hunter experiences" - I need to apologize for those of you who have weak stomaches. Anyways - took them an hour to call this bird in, and G was so anxious that he shot at 30 yards and got him - one shot. The bird was 21 pounds! We fried some strips us last night and they were ok - I think it's mind over matter with me. I hate to think of what I am actually eating.
Thanks to Gramps this time we have photos.

I think I can see an end!

Haven't blogged in awhile just because lots of changes have taken place over the last few weeks. As most of you know I am now working for Greg, and things are WAY different than they used to be. I'm still doing everything I used to do, but now it's just 10 time more! That's good, but it has been pushing buttons on my availability time. In my quiet time I have been studying about priorities for the last couple of days, and it has really hit home. I have a family and I truly want and need to spend time with them, I have a job that helps pay the bills, so I need it, and I have a church that I love to be involved with and help where ever I can. Gosh, I kept praying to God asking Him that he surely approved of me doing all these things, but why wasn't it working anymore? I love my quite time with God, because that's how I got this time to blog. He fixes everything! Seek Him first! He tell us that over and over in His word, we just have to be obedient. Everyday God shows me and helps me prepare my day, because I seek Him first! Sometimes you just have those A HAH moments and you have to share.

The kids have been enjoying the nice weather on the very FEW days we get it, G and P have been fishing, thanks to Grams I have pictures of those -

The girls have dance all weekend, so I'll try to get some pictures and post them next week!

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has sprung on the Ramsey farm, and hard to believe Easter is over and it's still MARCH! Well the kids have been out enjoying the nice weather and playing with their new found friend, Caroline.


Caroline was a twin born earlier this winter and has been bottle fed since the day she was born. The kids, especially M, loves to feed her, and she can down an entire bottle in less than a minute!

As much as I say living on a farm is not my idea of fun, I am REALLY glad my kids get to enjoy these kind of moments thanks to their grams and gramps!

It's Official

Well - it's official. Ken will be retiring March 31 and I feel like a part of me wants to cry and the other part of me is so proud to have worked for a man of such integrity. Ken has been with state farm for 43 years and 9 months! WOW! Of that time I have been able to share almost 15 years of employment with him! He has taught me so much through my career with this company, his wisdom in the business world, along with his love for his family, and the faith he has in God. He is an incredible man! So Ken - Congratulations!- you deserve to retire, play at the farm, and work hard in other areas of your life besides at the office! I would like to invite everyone, customers, friends, & family to Ken's Retirement Open House this Friday, March 21st, anytime between 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Our way of saying THANK YOU!!!!