It has certainly been a long morning already today. I have been awake since 2 am., tossing and turning and trying to will myself back to sleep eventually spending the last 1 1/2 hours praying. 5 rolled around and I got up. No sense fighting it anymore.
The visit with my brother went really well. I took my SIL to our new local winery which is still a working dairy farm too. Being from the city they are used to higher classed things and so I thought for fun I'd show her what is high class here. They had a special evening of wine tasting, various vendors with food, crafts and the such. Something for everyone. She loved the place (so quaint), enjoyed talking with the owners (she knows more about wines than I would have ever guessed. I am a wine dummy, rarely having alcohol at all) and tasting the wines etc. She purchased several bottles and some other things.
The next morning we all went to our church which is a small country Mennonite church. Being from the cities it is the only time they get to attend a Mennonite church as there are none where they come from. So it is a bit of an experience for them and their youngsters. Every time lots of questions as the girls notice more differences. It is fun to discuss our faith with them.
The kids had a lot of fun together despite the age differences. I am happy to say ds is good at entertaining anyone of any age. They were all over climbing hay bales, feeding the critters, playing word games, eating us out of house and home and making hot cocoa. Had my brother not been so stubborn I could have given Tippy, one of two left over kittens a good home. She had her in the van and the whole bit but Daddy said no cats. The problem is the baby digs in litter boxes so yes, understandable.
They have gotten a real education with having two girls and now a boy. Ian keeps them on their toes and running all the time. He is a rough and tumble little guy who loves to climb on our machinery and run down the dirt driveway. They have their hands full with him.
All three dogs get along great so that is always a blessing.
Hubby did bring home a deer last night, an 8pt. buck. It is his first buck he's gotten here in 11 years. Most are pretty well cleaned out before hunting even starts as a lot of the men here are antler mad. Ridiculous since you can't eat them.
Oldest son called and said he'd be bringing home a doe. Now to get them to quit while we are ahead. There are still 7 days left!
Comments
Monday, November 19, 2007 - Nice to meet you!
Posted by Joanne
Came across your blog and have enjoyed getting to know you! We are the same age. We have 3 kids grown and 2 sons (5 & 8) at home. We also attend a Mennonite church...having done so for about a year and a half now. We love it...you can really see Jesus active in these people's lives, not just only in the church setting.
Is your church conservative or more progressive?
I am currently on a blogging sabbitical and enjoying just visiting and commenting on other people's sites. I hope to start posting soon on mine, once I catch up on a few things on the homestead :o)
Joanne
Monday, November 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kitty
I have had those nights where I just layed there for hours trying to sleep. It makes sense just to get up and go do something productive doesn't it. It's like your wasting time just laying there, LOL.
True story---- they only deer my dh has ever brough home was one he saw get hit by a lady in a car. He picked it up and seat belted it in his 18 wheeler truck and called me all excited. LOL. It was too funny, but hey, we had some deer in the freezer. My son has killed a few but my dh has not been so lucky yet. I tease him that I'll probable get one before he does, and I dont hunt LOL.......Have a great day......Kitty