Christmas is almost here!!!

Christmas is ALMOST here! The girls are getting really excited!!! Last night, we had Julia's Christmas program at Morning Son Christian School, last Thursday, we had Hope's Christmas program at Morning Son. These programs, reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ really bring to light the reason for the season!

Last night- before Julia's program, Hope, Julia and I met up with my good friend Allyson and her boys, Dustin & Cody, and we went out to Johnsons north of town to see Santa Clause. It was really cold, but worth it- the display they put on is wonderful. For me, the most special part of the night was when Julia wanted to privately talk to Mrs. Johnson...what she asked her really made me think. Julia's question was "does Santa Clause believe in Jesus?"... Pretty deep for a 6 year old. I'm so proud of my girls- they really do have Jesus in their hearts!

A Great Year!

This was our first year farming up in Ada, MN - we like to call it the Adams/Narum Farms. We were nervous going into this new venture- but what we got out of it was more than we ever could have dreamed. We have formed such a close relationship with my aunt and uncle Carol and David Narum- they are like second parents to both Paul and I. Their expertise and experience were amazing- we were able to learn so much from them - and the crop year turned out tremendously well - more than we could have prayed for. Family is such a blessing! To top it off, my mom and dad have been able to be a BIG part of the farming operation this year too- I think Paul was amazed at the amount of work the "up north" farmers can get done in such a short amount of time! We're learning!


Paul and Uncle David Narum

Grandpa T's truck was used most of the harvest season

Now Paul's farm runs both green and red equipment.... Green at the north end and Red down south.

Happy Birthday Emily & Hope!

This year got a little crazy at our house....Emily's 2nd Birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day, Hope's 4th Birthday is 3 days later (November 30th), we had Thanksgiving at our house and Christmas with the Adams side of the family - since Grandma and Grandpa A head to Texas for the winter December 1st. SO.....Happy Birthgivingmas everyone!!!!!




Emily and her new baby dolly - Happy 2nd Birthday Sweetie!

I LOVE Cake!

Hope and her Cinderella Cake- Happy 4th Birthday Hope!

Hope blowing out her 4 candles

Emily blowing out her 2 candles

"Bonk the Wall"

As Emily will tell anyone who comes over ..... " 'mon, 'mon, I Bonk the Wall"... And bonk the wall she did! A couple of Sunday's ago- Emily was having breakfast before church in her booster, when she decided it would be a good idea to push on the table with her feet....in turn, tipping her backwards in her booster....to the point where she tipped all the way over and her head hit the wall so hard she broke through the sheet rock! Scared us to death- we thought we'd be making a trip to the E.R.....luckily, she was totally fine - scared her a bit, but in a few minutes, she was playing and happy! Gray hair number 805 - from child number 3.

7 kids under 6 years old........

Jeremiah, Selah, Karen, Christopher, Julia, Livvy (peaking behind Julia) and Emily. Where's Hope????? who knows!
Christopher and Emily......I think they will get married. Ok, now I'm going a little too far as a mom, I know that! Here's your challenge: line up 7 ants, yes ants, and get them all to stay put and smile for the camera.........Good Luck!

Check out that grin!!! What a CUTIE PIE!
Hope Lovin' Grandma T!!

A couple weekends ago- the Ouse and Adams families met at the Wahpeton Zoo for an afternoon of animal viewing! It was crazy and fun all together- we were so blessed to meet the newest Ouse's - Jeremiah and Christopher. Such BEAUTIFUL boys! The weather was nice- we encountered a few too many mosquito's, and the kids had a couple wipe outs, and quickly lost interest until we found the carousel! Next time, Karen and I decided we would just do the Carousel and head home....save the zoo for when they are a little older! :)

Cookies

Grandma and Grandpa T came for the weekend when Paul had to go "up north" to their hunting cabin. We always have such a great time with them- always fun things to do, learn, see and EAT! Grandma helped the girls roll out and decorate sugar cookies....Emily REALLY likes cookie dough! Julia and Hope REALLY like sprinkles! Mommy REALLY likes eating the cookies!

First Day of Preschool

Friday, September 5th was Hope's first day of Preschool at Morning Son Christian School. Like Julia, Hope has Mrs. Walter for preschool - we are so thankful for Mrs. Walter- she's a Saint! Hope was really excited to start the year and go to school with Julia - she goes every Friday morning.

First Day of First Grade

Our little lady was off to First Grade September 2nd, 2008. It is hard to believe that she's 6 years old already! She has such a wonderful heart - we are really proud! The dress she wore the first day of first grade was THE dress her Grandmother Ramona wore on Her first day of first grade in 1945 - hand made by Julia's Great Aunt Toni. Now- isn't THAT a cool story! The dress fit perfectly - Julia resembled an American Girl Doll! (Like Paul always tells me " you're girls are like live dolls to you..) Yes, sometimes they are!

Country Friend / City Friend

Strong Family Resemblance....see below! (Sorry Salena- these were too funny to not post)

Emily trying to talk to Abram - he wasn't so sure about her.

Abram trying out the John Deere

Steven helping Emily drive the tractor for the first time!

We had the Ness family out for a fun evening of pizza and farming! Ethan Ness is a classmate of Julias at Morning Son, and Salena and I have become fast friends through work at American Federal and being moms of First Graders! Paul came over with a big tractor so Ethan could get the full farm experience- We had a great night!

Daddy's Helpers

I think the "packer" was driving Hope in this picture- not the other way around.

There she goes - Hope is getting the hang of it now! Check out that big smile!!

Julia running the skid steer - ok, maybe she's just sitting in it!

We finally got a cement apron in front of our garage - Paul wanted to do the prep work himself, to save money - so he decided this would be a good learning experience for the girls. They were little troopers- Hope and Julia both ran the packer - Emily was a good supervisor! :-)

An evening with the Ladies

My dear friend Kristi Hastings hosted a "Garden Party" which was extraordinary. She is my absolute favorite - over the top - hostess friend. Always a great time, always wonderful food and always perfection in presentation! It was a beautiful evening - Thank you Kristi

"Camping"

Paul and the girls setting up the tent

Emily in full sprint
Tent is up!
Julia found a toad - I didn't encourage her to kiss him!

So here's the Adams Family version of "Camping"... Daddy set up the tent, Mom blew up an air mattress, we piled up wood by the "fire pit", set out lawn chairs, and got out the marshmallows for roasting. Sounds pretty much like true blue camping - except for the fact that we were in our yard- 40 feet from the front door of our house, and no one slept out there because of the "creepy noises" and bugs! Well, maybe next year we'll venture out, or maybe we'll just find a hotel with a pool! ( I vote for the latter). Have a Blessed Day!