Have a Seat!

Stop on by and have a seat!

 Cresbard's own Jordan Breeding recently started JB Welding Art.  I immediately fell in love with this bench when I saw a photo he posted online.  Several antique components welded together into something new, useful and one of a kind . . . too cool!  

Check out JB Welding Art on Facebook to see more of Jordan's creations, both large and small!

Only 7 More Sleeps!

A Sampling of Landen & Nathan's Back to School List
folders
pencils
markers
crayons
backpacks
shoes (2 pair per boy)

Teresa's Preschool (at home with Mom) List
new watercolor paints
princess shoes

Mom's Back to School List:
Keurig K-Cups
new Nikes
2 bottles of wine (not to be consumed completely on the FIRST day of school)

Everyone is ready for the start of school.  I was a bit crazy today and took all 4 kiddos school shopping.  Thankfully we waited so long that if most of the things we needed weren't on a Back to School sale, they were already on clearance.  Still, I know a few things went into the cart that weren't the best bargain in the store.  Mom can only pay attention to so many things at once!
This is always the time of year that I wonder what is so "free" about this "free, public education" our government promises. :o)  It is also the only time of year I ever consider how expensive having kids really can be.  It's the shoes that always get me.  Our school has a wooden gym floor, so they all need separate gym shoes.  We will be buying one or two more pair before the year is done because of wear on the playground or from simply outgrowing them.  I wish NSU would have offered some classes on how to become a cobbler.  I could have saved SO much money!!  I had to get a new pair, too, since the start of school means I am back on my walking routine.  No matter how hard I try, it is just too difficult and frustrating to try to walk for 30 minutes regularly while all of the kids are at home.
Are you ready to lace up your shoes and start another school year?
Ready or not, here we go . . . in just 7 more sleeps!

Wheels

Our walker has seen many, many laps around the kitchen table and deck, but this is a first.  Today it received a tailgate and became a pickup!

Family Reunion

On Saturday, we travelled to Mitchell SD for a family reunion.  The rain found us a time or two, but overall it was a beautiful afternoon in the park. 

I wasn't intending to take a picture of Rachel here, but as soon as she saw me raise the camera, she broke out into this huge smile.  Her name tag should say, "Hello, my name is Rachel and obviously no one ever takes pictures of me!"  :o)

 

The boys were bummed that we missed our town's Corn Fest, a day full of softball, picnic in the park, sweet corn feed, and inflatables.  But, upon our arrival, they were so excited to see that the Neises family had rented an inflatable for the day.  So was I--I never once had to look for my children.  I knew exactly where they were! 

 My sister-in-law Angela was kind enough to take an updated photo of our family. 

Snappy

Nathan had been looking for a turtle for a pet.  It turns out, a turtle found us!  I looked out the window on Friday and saw an upside down turtle in the grass.  Nathan went to check it out and sat it by the door.  He was so excited when it came out of its shell and started walking around. 
He and Carter made a zoo for it, but it turns out Snappy is a strong escape artist and escaped under the cover of darkness.  Nathan wasn't upset at all.  I think his favorite type of pet is one that's only around here for a day or so.
If you see a turtle with blue sidewalk chalk on its shell, you can send him back to our house . . . or tell him to keep going as fast as his little legs can go!  :o)