Prairie Days Weekend June 24-26, 2011

Prairie City's annual Prairie Days Celebration was this weekend. The weather was not the most cooperative during the day but the rain held off for the evening parade. John and Kari had plans in Minneapolis so we had Payton and Finley during the weekend. They agreed to ride on the library float with the theme "One World Many Stories". After the parade Grandpa and Grandmam, of course, took them to the midway for some rides. The tractor ride was pretty much rained out but a few hearty souls drove around town in the rain and I used my new tractor to pull the library float.

June 24, 2011

Today "my" tractor as Jim likes to refer to, arrived back from Milo, Iowa where it got a face lift (aka paint job). It is a 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee (Jean's Jubilee again as Jim likes to refer to) and (which means nothing to me). Jim's goal was to have it ready for Prairie Days and the first annual Prairie Days tractor ride (which he is in charge of). He is soooooo excited for me. I told him it would be nice if he got the tractor home in time for me to practice driving before tomorrow. Somehow I've also been coaxed into driving the church float with it on Saturday evening. And, of course, it is suppose to rain some more on Saturday. Oh joy!

June 20-23, 2011

June 19 Jim and I headed north to Spencer, Iowa for the 15th annual WHO tractor ride. Good thing I was along. About 1 mile south of Kamrar on a busy I-35 a tire on the trailer blew out. It took us about 1 hour to change it. It was another rainy ride for Jim. While he rode I stayed in the motel room and either, slept, watched tv, worked on school stuff for next year or went shopping. On Wednesday I picked Leah and Caleb at her parents, who live about 30 minutes from Spencer. Upon arriving home we discovered about a foot of water in the basement. The summp pump motor failed. It seems this happens every summer. Some how the sump pump always knows when we're gone. This time we decided to just take the carpet out and pitch it. Mike, David and Alicia came and helped. Thanks a million. Many hands do make not only lighter work but also getting it done in a timely fashion. Leah and Caleb also came but she had her hands full keeping Caleb out of trouble with some much stuff to get into.

Friday, July 17, 2011

Finley had her first dance recital tonight. She was absolutely adorable and really had her hip moves down. She performed in 2 numbers and seemed to enjoy herself. We all enjoyed pizza afterwards and dinner at John and Kari's today (Saturday) to celebrate Mary Ellen's birthday and Father's day. It's been a great weekend so far.

1st 1/2 of June, 2011

I didn't realize I was behind in my posting during the month of June. So let's catch up. The first weekend in June was our church's 8th annual church campout at Wallashuck, Red Rock. A good time is always had by all attending. Jim purchased a new fryer and Friday night's menu included onion rings and catfish. The kids set up a tarp for water sliding. Caleb wanted to join in but needed help. We stripped him down to his diaper and he had a great time.

This past Friday night Jim sold his vet unit to a gentlemen from way northern Minnesota. David came in with a tractor/loader to left the unit out of the blue pickup and into the new red one. I know at some point Jim and I will make a vacation trip to northern Minnesota to see the unit and this gentlemen's vet business. He was very interesting to visit with.