I love how much these two look like each other, but some days I’m not sure if I find it more creepy than I do cute. I wish I had pictures of Jim and Matt at this age. I get …
The Recital
Several of us went down to Maryville on Sunday after church to watch the kids in their music recital. Jessica was the first of the Hays kids to perform and she was amazing. I can’t even explain to you how …
Prom Night
Rhett attended prom this past weekend. He was asked by a friend in the junior class via a “prom-posal” several months ago. I had never heard of a prom-posal, but apparently they are all the rage. Basically, the person doing …
Busy Weekend
It was busy around the ranch this weekend. To begin, we hosted a group of Iowa State students for a farm tour. This was an exceptional group of students. They asked very intelligent questions and seemed quite interested in our …
He Came Home – By: Lindsay Hays
For those of you who haven’t heard, Papa Hays my dad’s dad (Craig’s dad) had a pretty bad tractor accident 4 weeks ago (the night before we came home from Aunt Carolyn’s). As far as we can tell he was …
Stay at Home Mom – By Heather
Joe and I have conversations on which job is the hardest. He thinks his is and some days I believe mine is. Then there are days where he is out in the nasty cold weather and all my kids want …
The Little Squirt
Jake came to visit me for a little while yesterday. And when Jake is here, he likes to check out my pantry and refrigerator. The boy likes to eat, and v knows just where to look. Yesterday, as he was …
Oh Spring, Where Art Thou?
Today is the 104th day of January. At least that’s what it feels like. And that’s what it appears like when I look out my window. We went to Lewis and Martha’s last night to celebrate April birthdays (it is …
Oh the Difference a Week Makes
This was taken a week ago. It was cold and snowy. I had pretty much given up on spring ever arriving. It’s just been so cold for so long. I wasn’t even getting the “Gardening Bug.” But thankfully, that all …