October Recap in Pics #2

Louis’ craft day fell on Leif Erickson Day.  Since we are of Norwegian descent, it was an excellent craft!

The boys did not want to go up to bed.  They insisted they were not tired and wanted to wait for dad to arrive home.  Well, they were tired and dad carried them up to bed.

This fire was south of our farm.  I understand the good in burning off sloughs, but this looked big and fast moving.  I was thankful for the rain throughout the night to make it ‘good and OUT’.

Marcus, my favorite photo opportunity.

October Recap in Pics #1

Bison Homecoming!  Louis and Marcus are ready to go – bright and early.  We left at 8am to arrive in Fargo in time for the parade at 10am.  I guess you could call us crazy Bison fans.

Louis was able to ride in the combine for corn harvest.  I didn’t want to risk letting him go along for soybean; he had quite the reaction to soybeans last year.

The landscaping is finished up.  The crew did an excellent job and we are pleased that it’s done and looks so nice.  I hope the plants survive the winter to flourish next spring.

September Recap by Photo #1

Burning off the slough behind our home.  Yes, it seems very close and I didn’t like it one bit.  The whole slough is dry, though, and this is the quickest way to get the land prepped for tilling.  It will be planted next year if we stay this dry.

Somehow, I managed to find time to preserve the pears I purchased.  The Cinnamon pear sauce is excellent on its own, but even better in Pear Streusel Pie.

What do ya know!  The garden started to produce.  Right before a big freeze.  Thankfully, Marcus slept a couple hours straight on this day so I could go harvest everything.

Finally found time to bake a peach pie, too.  It was yummy.

More pics of Marcus.  Is there a cuter subject in my home at the time?

August Recap by Photo #2

Well, this second update finishes out August.  It’s the only reasonably quick way to get everything recorded!

My dad was the first to arrive and see Marcus.  He was there in time to hold Marcus while Eric and I enjoyed our ‘New Parent’ meal.  I can’t remember what it was completely, but it was fabulous (bacon wrapped fillet mignon & Eric ordered something else).

Grandma & Grandpa Green Acres were next to arrive. 

Later in the day, all the kids arrived with my mom.  I don’t even have any pictures with my mom!  It got a little crazy as you can imagine.

 

All bundled up and ready to go home.  The little sleeper was HUGE!  I just didn’t realize how small 7lbs. 13oz. really ‘is’!  We arrived home around 4pm to a quiet house.  My mom had taken the kids on an errand. 

They were home soon enough and clamoring to hold the baby.  Louis fell asleep.  He actually had a double eye infection.  So, he wasn’t able to touch or hold Marcus until Friday.  He was SOOOO very good about it, though.

I didn’t have anymore room for bracelets!

And, he likes a pacifier!  Can ya believe it.  I finally have a baby who will take a pacifier.

 

It wasn’t crazy enough, so we let Zeke join Wolfpack football for the first time this year.  He had a blast.  Pretty good three point position, huh!?!

 

Finally a pic of Marcus with my mom.  She’s been just a blessing and God-send during this pregnancy.  So very thankful for all her help.

It’s Friday, August 17, and Louis’ eyes are cleared up.  So, he can hold baby Marcus for the first time.  He was so excited.

No, he’s not always happy!

Yep, this is the garden.  It’s pretty much a jungle.  But, I still hope it provides a bit of food.

Finally installed our flagpole!  Go America and Go Bison!!

Keeping toddlers entertained.

So many changes in baby, already.  He’s just a sweetie, though and we love him so much.  Phew!  Can’t believe August is over.  It’s on to September.