4th birthday fishing fun!

What a great party Sam had on Saturday.

If you listen, he would tell you.

It was perfect {well, far from it} but perfect for him.

We had lots of fun opening his gifts.

He loved them all.

Thanks everyone!

And his cake - he was so proud of this fish cake.

And we got this grin as everyone sang him Happy Birthday.

And I did, yes, me - make the cake.
Unfortunately, my hopes were a little too high for this venture...
I will not be quitting my job at the pharmacy -
I am much better at that!
All things said it turned out good and Sam loved helping.


The favorite game? Magnet fishing of course.
Super easy to make with magnets and dowel rods.
The treasure chest was a hit and the gummy fish blue jello.

Papaw helped fry fish and then put together Sam's workbench.

We played checkout this night {and every night since}

we got our cart of groceries and cash register...

And grandpa great came even after a long day farming.

And of course we had to put Sam's new tent up before he went to bed.
Thanks Allison {wink} - paybacks...


And DH and I topped the weekend off with a trip to the Colts game Sunday.

Love Lucas Oil Stadium

Love the Colts 8-0

Loved the atmosphere

and

Time with DH

I think this is my favorite birthday yet. The first ones are great, memorable. But, Sam really got it this time. That is what it is really about. He loved the theme, pulled out all things fish in the days before the party. He named all the people he wanted to come to his party. Talked about it for months (since Joe's in august), helped with the cake. He smiled, loved all his gifts, has played with each one. Thanked everyone that came. He loved it.

Loved the attention but with a sweet spirit.

Now we sang to him, celebrated him, but just for the record -

I still have a 3 year old, at least for a little while.

Thank you Lord for this special boy you have entrusted us the raise. I am at awe at your awesome power in handpicking the perfect oldest son for us. Sam is everything we imagined he would be. Thank you for his sweet spirit and eagerness to learn and celebrate new things. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate this 4th birthday with him. AMEN

Harvesting Beans

DH has been absent a lot of evenings -farming.

He would love to farm full time, if circumstances would let him...
We joined him tonight, and I can see the appeal.

There really is something about working the land.

Pretty sure I could not be a farmer, my nose is running to prove that fact.

This land has been in the family for many years.

It will remain that way {if God continues to bless us}

The boys rode the combine with papaw.
I rode the new JD tractor with DH.
They both have buddy seats -
a step up from the ride I got in years past.


Coming out of the Combine
Sam - Dryce - Joe


And if you think farming is tidy or just a little dirty.

Think again.

A little plug for DH's workplace.
Just to think, a year ago this farm was almost all red...
that's farming talk for International not John Deere.


And if you thought that you could just jump in

and operate one of these pieces of farm equipment...
Think again.

And the combine has even more buttons.

Harvesting beans moves much slower than harvesting corn.

It was nice to take the boys tonight, things move much slower.

Beans harvest at about 1/4 the rate of corn (in bushels)

so there is much less time spent unloading.

Now, unloading that is fun.

Unloading on the go is how the Graber's do it.

The tractor and wagon pull up beside the combine in a part of the field already harvested.

The combine's auger moves the crop into the wagon behind the tractor as the 2 drivers move down the field at the same rate.

Pretty sure I would not be good at that.

Wonder if they have cruise control...

More Fishing Pics

So the theme this week is fishing.
DH loves to fish.
Here's more proof.
The Big Catch

Indoor Fishing

So, I guess fishing has been a theme around our house for a few weeks.

DH loves to fish and has really begun to fish more in the last few months.

He has fished enough to provide the meat for our party Sat. night!

And

He loves to share his hobby with the boys.

So much so...

that we had their fishing pole out a couple weeks ago, in the house {smile}

I just realized that Joe may have not gotten his turn {poor guy}

But everyone was happy in the end.

Happy Fishing, ya'll.

Consider yourself Invited!

In {not so} true guat-mama style-We are early...

and ready to celebrate Sam's 4th birthday.

If you are reading come on over for a fish fry for Sam!

Sat, Nov 7 - 5pm!

Yep, his birthday is Christmas Day.

But we have a lot coming up in December {and the rest of November}

and this makes his time a little more special!!

Disclaimer: Please note that mama does object to her little man turning 4.

First Japanese

I have to admit the DH and I love a good meal out.

It is relaxing.

It is rewarding.

And just plain fun.

and

Our boys love it too.

They do so well, enjoy each other, and us...no distractions.

And the hibachi grill was no exception.

A give away!!

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