Hi all...so I am writing to express to my one...or maybe two blog readers...that I am planning to update at least once a month on the Myers Farms blog in 2011!! I know I got a bit lax and I apologize.
If you read back...the year has been good to us. Everyone has remained healthy...only a few ER trips by the parents. Siblings have come together for the common good...(butchering!) And we had a safe and bountiful harvest.
We have all stayed active in our church in one way or the other, by being involved with the Christmas program (thanks to all who came out this year), the regular choir, hanging of the greens, and/or the softball league.
Since I last posted...We lost our young lab Zoe (2 1/2). Unfortunately she followed some stray dogs out into the road. Shadow our 10 1/2 year old is still with us. She does have rough days...but still is able to go with me when I ride my horse around the field...at this point she prefers rides on the cart when Dexter my donkey is pulling it. She is a faithful friend!!
We started and ended our harvest in record time. We had minimum down time and the weather stayed nice. Our only problem was storage...we had too little...we are remedying that problem with a new grain bin being put up before next years harvest.
My sister-in-law Brenda had a birthday on October 24...but since I wasn't doing great posting then I apologize for missing that...hope it was a good one!! :)
In late October we went to see our twin nieces in a play at the Tibbits in Coldwater. They were fun ghosts and did great in their roles.
Christmas came and went with a flash...so I sent out New Year letters vs Christmas cards...I hope people enjoy them.
So that wraps this up...Happy New Year to you all...and wishing you all the best in 2011!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Update coming soon...
Just wanted everyone to know...I will updating soon...so when I get the background changed (which if anyone knows me and my abilities on this blog, means it could take a while), after church, I will post the year in review!! And I promise at least once a month updates in 2011!! I have a bit of baking to do today too. For some reason some people around here would like birthday cakes...
Happy birthday to Erik and Grandma Geese!!! :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October - Birthday's abound!
Hi all...October has arrived along with many birthday celebrations. The month started out with my brother celebrating his big 50!! Wow...no wonder he has so many gray hairs with his sparse collection of hair remaining. I do hope he reads this so I hear the feedback. Happy Birthday Ken!
This week I had 5 days listed with birthday's...a friend I've known for years celebrating, someone celebrating his sweet 16, another newer friend celebrating her birthday the day after her son turns 18. But, most importantly, my husband will be celebrating his birthday on Friday. We have big plans for a scrumptious dinner that afternoon. He is very pleased that bean harvest is going so well. He has never had so many acres harvested at his birthday time. Last year he had hardly started the harvest.
This past Tuesday we attended the annual Calhoun County 4-H award banquet. Katie, as secretary of the council, ended up as MC because the president and vice president of the council were unable to attend. She was super nervous, but did a fine job with her speaking. The evening ended with Katie receiving the Senior Beef and Leadership award. She also received her 10 year 4-H pin and Erik received his 12 year. And, to end the night, she was awarded the "I Dare You" award! So a very good end to her 4-H year.
A lot of prep work for the birthday dinner being done today.
That is all for now...have a blessed day all!~
This week I had 5 days listed with birthday's...a friend I've known for years celebrating, someone celebrating his sweet 16, another newer friend celebrating her birthday the day after her son turns 18. But, most importantly, my husband will be celebrating his birthday on Friday. We have big plans for a scrumptious dinner that afternoon. He is very pleased that bean harvest is going so well. He has never had so many acres harvested at his birthday time. Last year he had hardly started the harvest.
This past Tuesday we attended the annual Calhoun County 4-H award banquet. Katie, as secretary of the council, ended up as MC because the president and vice president of the council were unable to attend. She was super nervous, but did a fine job with her speaking. The evening ended with Katie receiving the Senior Beef and Leadership award. She also received her 10 year 4-H pin and Erik received his 12 year. And, to end the night, she was awarded the "I Dare You" award! So a very good end to her 4-H year.
A lot of prep work for the birthday dinner being done today.
That is all for now...have a blessed day all!~
Monday, September 27, 2010
Fall 2010
So now that it is officially fall, according to the calendar, life is hopping here at Myers Farms. Since I last wrote...we have attended multiple meetings and corn days, changed doors on the house, helped a friend move items to Florida, attended birthday celebrations, had tea with 3 generations of cousins, hung out at a Hospital, pregnancy checked cows and started combining. We are combining just beans at this point with a little over 800 acres harvested at this time.
The kids are busy too. Erik is, as we like to call him, the Combine King! He is the main person driving the combine this year. He has harvested all but maybe 100 acres. That was because he had to work two auctions...and he sold some at one of them!! He is loving his hours working in the field along side his Dad.
Katie is super busy with life as a Jr. She has 6 classes she is working on this year in addition to going 4 days a week to the BACC. Church choir has started up and she is putting time in at the local republican office making calls for the upcoming election. On top of that she is now doing chores at G & G Geese's house to help out and is loving it. She even makes time to hang out with friends. Life is good!
So I'm off for a walk. Today, take the time to look around and see all that He has done in your life. Remember the people too He has put in your life, know they are there for a reason!
The kids are busy too. Erik is, as we like to call him, the Combine King! He is the main person driving the combine this year. He has harvested all but maybe 100 acres. That was because he had to work two auctions...and he sold some at one of them!! He is loving his hours working in the field along side his Dad.
Katie is super busy with life as a Jr. She has 6 classes she is working on this year in addition to going 4 days a week to the BACC. Church choir has started up and she is putting time in at the local republican office making calls for the upcoming election. On top of that she is now doing chores at G & G Geese's house to help out and is loving it. She even makes time to hang out with friends. Life is good!
So I'm off for a walk. Today, take the time to look around and see all that He has done in your life. Remember the people too He has put in your life, know they are there for a reason!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
School begins...
Hi all...this is the first official day of school. It is a strange day with only Katie doing work and Erik just working with Doug on the farm. Katie is officially a Jr. this year. She will be attending her co-op classes in Jackson every Wednesday like usual. This year she will also be attending the Branch Area Career Center (BACC) every M,T,Th, & F. A change for sure. I know she is excited, but also a little nervous about this new adventure.
The next week will bring field days, golf outing and business meeting with all the seed companies wanting to push their product for next year.
I have a few more items I'd like to add to my freezer before the growing season is over...this should not be a problem.
Well have a good day all...be blessed!~
The next week will bring field days, golf outing and business meeting with all the seed companies wanting to push their product for next year.
I have a few more items I'd like to add to my freezer before the growing season is over...this should not be a problem.
Well have a good day all...be blessed!~
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Fair 2010
Hi all...well we have been through the Calhoun County Fair and survived. I can't tell you what a relief it was without having a riding horse this year...truly a blessing. Yes we miss our Chip, but fair was so much nicer not having to deal with all the issues.
Katie showed a miniature horse named Sally and we had our two steers Earl and Frank. Earl ended up 3rd in his market class...and Frank further down the line. He had, as some would put it, a pot belly, so he wasn't as pretty as he could have been.
With Sally Katie won a pleasure driving class then ended up and Reserve Champion over all in pleasure driving. She also won a trail class as well. Later in the week she won a showmanship class in open class. She placed well in nearly everything she entered. Little Miss. Sally was such a sweetie...but by the end of the week I think she was ready to go home. We have to thank Lori so much for allowing us to have our time with Sally this year. Oh...Katie also won the best of class with her notebook for her mini as well.
The kids sold their animals at the auction on Friday. Katie got a nice price...and Erik got a surprise. He got to sell his own animal this year at the fair. He got an awesome price, some good experience, and job offers. So overall a great day. Erik ended the year, as a 4-H kid selling his animal at the fair, auctioning during the auction and he ran the non-livestock auction sale, and as a buyer at the 2010 Fair. Next year will be his final year in 4-H, so that will be a total 13 years in 4-H.
New experiences happen at the fair this year too. Erik and some friends had pick-up trucks and they entered them in pick-up truck hockey (this is done by pushing a large tire through the end of a makeshift rink using cement pylons). Also he was in the demolition derby during half-time of the regular demo derby show. Those boys truly had a blast!!! His truck has now gone on to bigger and better places...the scrap yard! :)
Ok...I'm sure you are all dying to know how the Combine Demo Derby turned out. Well...the Queen Bee won her heat and made it into the finals again. The driver didn't do much after that. We ended up 5th out of 5 in the final heat with some bumps and bruises to match. Erik, having entered his first Derby won his heat too. He went into the final with all the other combines wanting to take him out. He ended up 3rd overall, so a good showing for his first time out.
We are now gearing up for school to start and harvest. Emptying the remainder of corn in bins, trying to get away for a few days, and living life. Oh...the Battle Creek Enquirer did write an article about Erik and his combines...if you go to their website and put in the date, August 20 you can read the article.
Well you are officially updated...have a great remainder of August, and as always...be blessed!~
Katie showed a miniature horse named Sally and we had our two steers Earl and Frank. Earl ended up 3rd in his market class...and Frank further down the line. He had, as some would put it, a pot belly, so he wasn't as pretty as he could have been.
With Sally Katie won a pleasure driving class then ended up and Reserve Champion over all in pleasure driving. She also won a trail class as well. Later in the week she won a showmanship class in open class. She placed well in nearly everything she entered. Little Miss. Sally was such a sweetie...but by the end of the week I think she was ready to go home. We have to thank Lori so much for allowing us to have our time with Sally this year. Oh...Katie also won the best of class with her notebook for her mini as well.
The kids sold their animals at the auction on Friday. Katie got a nice price...and Erik got a surprise. He got to sell his own animal this year at the fair. He got an awesome price, some good experience, and job offers. So overall a great day. Erik ended the year, as a 4-H kid selling his animal at the fair, auctioning during the auction and he ran the non-livestock auction sale, and as a buyer at the 2010 Fair. Next year will be his final year in 4-H, so that will be a total 13 years in 4-H.
New experiences happen at the fair this year too. Erik and some friends had pick-up trucks and they entered them in pick-up truck hockey (this is done by pushing a large tire through the end of a makeshift rink using cement pylons). Also he was in the demolition derby during half-time of the regular demo derby show. Those boys truly had a blast!!! His truck has now gone on to bigger and better places...the scrap yard! :)
Ok...I'm sure you are all dying to know how the Combine Demo Derby turned out. Well...the Queen Bee won her heat and made it into the finals again. The driver didn't do much after that. We ended up 5th out of 5 in the final heat with some bumps and bruises to match. Erik, having entered his first Derby won his heat too. He went into the final with all the other combines wanting to take him out. He ended up 3rd overall, so a good showing for his first time out.
We are now gearing up for school to start and harvest. Emptying the remainder of corn in bins, trying to get away for a few days, and living life. Oh...the Battle Creek Enquirer did write an article about Erik and his combines...if you go to their website and put in the date, August 20 you can read the article.
Well you are officially updated...have a great remainder of August, and as always...be blessed!~
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Dog Days of Summer
Hi all...sorry I have been so neglectful toward this blog. So...we had the open house, and aside from my my near panic attack in wondering who, if anyone will be coming...it went very smooth. We did run out of cake, forks, plates, and the root beer keg was dry before the end of the party. So a run to town for more cake, plates and utensils. Overall the final count was 235 people served! A good time was had by all...and family and friends from all over came to wish Erik great success for his future.
So...since that time...Dexter is home from Topeka, IN. He is now officially cart broke. This was done by Mr. Henry Mast a young Amish boy near there...Dexter was his first project. Overall a good job. While there we got a cart and harness. We also learned about how the Amish in the area raise trophy bucks for organized hunts in different areas.
In the last few weeks we have been to a movie, thrown a baby shower, went to a wedding, played softball every Thursday and made up games the last two Tuesday's, went to a pampered chef party, went to South Haven for blueberries and to meet friends. Also, in the last two weeks we, Doug and I have over 140 hours each standing by with the fire trucks with the oil spill that happened in Marshall. Oh...yeah...picked 2 1/2 bu. peaches, and still are waiting on a few to get ready to put them up. Lastly...I took the day yesterday with friends and just floated in my pool. Wow that is a lot of stuff in a few weeks huh! :)
I have had a request from my brother to put pictures up from the open house on my blog. I know my friend B is a bit busy this week and next...but it will happen...right B? :)
So we are in the home stretch for our fair which is next week. Going from our house are two steers, Katie is also taking a mini whinnie...which is a miniature horse a friend has offered her to show for 4-H. Other non animal items are a demo derby pick-up truck and possibly up to 4 maybe 5 demo derby combines. Fun times. Come on over to the Calhoun County Fair on Thursday evening to see the fun and action of the Derby...you will see me again in the Queen Bee adorned with the crown.
Well take care all and be blessed!! ~ :)
So...since that time...Dexter is home from Topeka, IN. He is now officially cart broke. This was done by Mr. Henry Mast a young Amish boy near there...Dexter was his first project. Overall a good job. While there we got a cart and harness. We also learned about how the Amish in the area raise trophy bucks for organized hunts in different areas.
In the last few weeks we have been to a movie, thrown a baby shower, went to a wedding, played softball every Thursday and made up games the last two Tuesday's, went to a pampered chef party, went to South Haven for blueberries and to meet friends. Also, in the last two weeks we, Doug and I have over 140 hours each standing by with the fire trucks with the oil spill that happened in Marshall. Oh...yeah...picked 2 1/2 bu. peaches, and still are waiting on a few to get ready to put them up. Lastly...I took the day yesterday with friends and just floated in my pool. Wow that is a lot of stuff in a few weeks huh! :)
I have had a request from my brother to put pictures up from the open house on my blog. I know my friend B is a bit busy this week and next...but it will happen...right B? :)
So we are in the home stretch for our fair which is next week. Going from our house are two steers, Katie is also taking a mini whinnie...which is a miniature horse a friend has offered her to show for 4-H. Other non animal items are a demo derby pick-up truck and possibly up to 4 maybe 5 demo derby combines. Fun times. Come on over to the Calhoun County Fair on Thursday evening to see the fun and action of the Derby...you will see me again in the Queen Bee adorned with the crown.
Well take care all and be blessed!! ~ :)
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