Knolltop Farm Wife

It's a cloudy, cool morning here on the Knolltop! I see I'm not the only one who didn't blog yesterday, Northview Diary didn't blog either! I'm in good company. Bobby got home Friday night from Dallas...finally. After spending most of the day in airports with his mom. At least they enjoyed each others company! Then on Saturday Sarah and I had a baby shower, so much fun! And then we drove over to Spring Arbor for the boys Shoot Out where they played four basketball games. We were able to see two of them, but then had to come home to milk. It was fun watching both boys on the same team. We had a couple of calves born the last couple of days...no twins! The kids continue to work with their show heifers and I've been working with Holly to get her ready for whatever show Bobby decides to take her to. She looks better and better everyday! It's time to get to work!

Good Morning from a sunny and not so hot and steamy knolltop! It's been quite a week around here....so busy, so hot and so surprising! I was held to secrecy until yesterday, but then I didn't have time to post yesterday, why? Because the boss was gone to Dallas! As you might remember from last year, Bobby's sister and mom surprised him for his 50th birthday. Well, Bobby and his mom planned the very same thing for his sister on her 50th! So on Wednesday morning at 3 am, JW and Bobby drove out of the driveway headed for the airport. Just a few hours later Bobby walked up behind his sister in the Dallas airport and said something like "Ma'am, do you need some help?" Startled, Carole turned and found her big brother standing there. Hugging, tears and laughter ensued and they spent the last couple of days visiting, relaxing and well...shopping??? Meanwhile back at the ranch we kept the cows milked and fed and kind of cool. And we ourselves tried to stay cool...

Good Morning from a steamy knolltop! It was 71 this morning during chores and it's supposed to reach the 90s! I think swimming is a must today, don't you? I took the kids swimming for a bit yesterday and it felt so good getting in that pool! But I think it wore Jake out, they lost their baseball game last evening. Luke is going to basketball camp every day this week. It's called Hotrock Camp and it is put on by Gary Gray the famous physical therapist who has worked on many famous athletes....so I've heard??? Gary and his brother Doug sponsor this camp at their home where they have four basketball courts among other things. They kids come from all over and it's free! It also has a Christian emphasis which is really nice. Anyway, Luke has been coming home crispy red. He puts sunscreen on but I think he sweats it off. He said he has never sweat so much in his life! I hope today they will take it easy on the boys, it's too hot for basketball! Okay, I started thi...

It's a beautiful sunny day here on the Knolltop and I've heard it's going to be a hot one! I was so excited yesterday because I was able to post a video of Holly on the blog. If you haven't seen it, then go look today. I've never posted a video before so this was really cool! Last night Jake had a game, they lost. They have another game tonight and hopefully they will win. That reminds me, I'd better go put his uniform in the wash! I've got so much to do today, gardening, I want to pick some strawberries, I want to take the kids swimming and take my nap poolside, but I know I won't get it all done! Where are the days of summer going? This morning Luke drove himself to basketball camp! Unbelievable, I know! He and his two buddies left early and although it seems strange, it sure is nice for us moms who don't have to worry about taking these boys everywhere! I think I'm loving this! Too much to do..so I'll get!

It's a beautiful, sunny, going to be hot Knolltop this morning! First of all, let me say a belated Happy Father's Day! And a very Happy Anniversary to my parents. Okay, my sister, Ginny is 53, so that means my parents have been married 52 years today! NOT, just joking! My sister will be 51 this fall, so that means my parents have been married 52 years today! That's a long...long...long time! One week ago today my sister and brother-in-law celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and one week from today my brother and sister-in-law will celebrate their 13th anniversary! Everyone was married in June...except for me, I was the odd one, I got married in February. It was an eventful weekend! First and most importantly, the first grandson on my side of the family announced his engagement! My second oldest nephew, John popped the question to his girlfriend, Kelsy. They are planning on a May wedding. If I could get my scanner to work I would post pictures of the sweet couple here,...

Good Morning from a stormy Knolltop . It's been raining all morning and last check of the rain gauge shows nearly 4 inches! Luke is officially legal to drive now! He passed his drivers test, we went to the Secretary of State's office and go this license and now he can drive! I'm not old enough to have two drivers in the family! From Sarah's comment left yesterday they sound like they are having way too much shopping fun without me. Grandma is probably still recovering for all that shopping and will be too exhausted to go today with me! Of course anyone who knows Grandma knows that she can out shop the best of 'em! My sister and I would go shopping with her and by 1 pm, we were dragging through the mall and she was still full of vim and vigor! Did I mention we had another set of twins the other day? Both heifers this time. That makes our third set this spring! They are the cutest things! Better get going so I can horn in on Sarah's fun!

Good Morning from a cloudy Knolltop! Today I will gain another licensed driver! Luke and I are headed to Adrian for his drivers test and then to the Secretary of State's office for the other test and then hopefully, he will pass and be legal and everything! But before that I've got way too much to get done and you know why? Because SARAH refuses to come home and help me out! Instead she and Grandma are flitting about the outlet mall WITHOUT me! Tomorrow all the fun will end, I'm coming to get you Sarah! One more thing, I added another blog. Java Girl's World is a blog written by my BFF Nancy from my childhood. She is one of those friends who you share a lot of memories with and as the years have gone by we still keep in touch. Take a look at her blog! Better head out!