A Few More

Grace is way into taking pictures. A rare photo of Shane and I actually together . . .

Mama and her babies.

Central Campus

I heard somewhere ISU was named one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Rightfully so. There is no place I'd rather be on a gorgeous fall day, expect in the combine.

ISU - At the MU

Gracie K.

Shane, Mark and the twins.

Little Faith, who had no idea, by the way, she was posing just like the statue.

Sometimes I love them so much that I can't stand it. This was one of those moments. In the mornings the girls stand in the doorway and wave goodbye to Grace. Well, it was about 5:00 pm and the kids were getting out of class, and CyRide was running, bus after bus. Josie stood on the steps of the MU, and waved to each and every bus. She waved to all the students walking into the MU. She was smiling and happy and adorable. One of those moments.

Thursday, October 9, 2008
16 Months

Then to Ledges . . .

Just because I think they look so cute . . .

Josie wanted to do it all by herself, but wanted to hold on to the railing.

Jennie would not hold onto anything. She ran up the steps and down the steps - at full speed.

Gracie and Faith

Britni had the day off, so I took the day off, so Shane took the afternoon off . . . we started at the apple orchard went to Ledges - which was BEAUTIFUL! Then to campus. Those pictures next.

Urbandale Apple Orchard

Jennifer Shayne
(above)

Josephine Sychra

Faith Ann

Grace Kathryn
*This morning Grace asked me to print off the lyrics for Pink's "So What" song and Brittney Spears "Womanizer" song. That's my baby girl. She's got stellar taste in tunes.

When they both have their hands in their mouths it's not so easy to tell, is it??

Harvest Underway

Jennifer and Daddy

I love the look on Josie's face. They were really into listening to me talk about soybeans. We opened them up, and counted them and even checked moisture levels with the bite test . . . :) They just knew how to do that. Must be in their blood.

First time in the combine. Josie fell asleep within seconds. Jennie fought Mark for the steering wheel. I hope this is the beginning of a lifetime love affair with harvest.

It was really dusty that day. Mark had just unloaded and I was showing the girls the beans through the window of the wagon.

Jennie Talking