Onety-One

Eleven years ago yesterday, I became a mother for the second time.  Harley was a struggle from day one.  I had a rough pregnancy with her – starting with pre-term labor at 29 weeks, bedrest for 6 weeks, and her birth 5 weeks premature at 35 weeks.  She was my smallest baby at 6 pounds [...]

New Eyes

In our house, Fall brings many routine events – new school clothes, school supplies, immunizations (if needed), and visits to the eye doctor.  Last year when we went, Reagan’s eyesight was diminished, but not enough to require glasses.  She had a complete meltdown in the eye doctor’s office.  Complete meltdown.  This year; however, was a [...]

Mountain Happenings

Hunting season is almost over, and we have really enjoyed our time in the mountains.  We have only had the girls with us two of the weekends.  Last weekend, we went on a VERY long drive (5 hours), and ended up in Greenhorn – Oregon’s Smallest and Highest Incorporated City.  Way cool!
 
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If These Boots Could Talk

The stories they would tell . . .
 

Long walks in 100+ degree weather
Getting covered in lamb manure, mud, water, and sand every time they were worn
Pretty painted toenails tucked safely inside
Being dragged along behind 100+ pound lambs while they were being walked
Going to “work” before the sun had been up for long (or was even [...]

The Door

The front door of our house is {red}.  My favorite color – Aaron’s least favorite color.  When we decided to paint our new home dark gray with white trim, he indicated that he thought the door should be white, too.  I really wanted a colorful door, but I could not think of any color that [...]

AJT-Squared

I say “AJT-Squared” because those are both of our initials.  Aaron Jon and Amy Jeanette.  Today is our anniversary.  It is a celebration of one of the best days of my life.
Love us.  Love him.

I think that’s all that needs to be said about that!
Happy Anniversary, Husband!

My Fair Ladies

Last week was Morrow County Fair, and all four of our girlies were showing livestock.
Emma was showing pigs for the first time.  Her pigs, Chester and Booty, looked great, and she did a fantastic job!  Harley, Katelyn, and Reagan each were showing lambs for 4-H.  It was the first year for all three of them.  [...]

July 2009

July has been a crazy busy month for us this year.  It’s almost been busier than last year when we were building our house.  I was really looking forward to just relaxing and not having any set plans.  I’ve had a great month and managed to relax, but I didn’t manage to keep our activities [...]

Our Girls – Surprise, Surprise!

**Special thanks to Westwinds Nursery – they let me use their grounds for these pictures.
Since we have the deadline of our open house next week, I am FINALLY forcing myself to replace the pictures of our girls in the entryway.  Right now, the picture of Emma is from when she was eleven and Harley and Katelyn’s are [...]

Open House

You are invited to an Open House/Housewarming Party!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Aaron & Amy Tolar’s Home
81690 Pleasant View Road
We were finally able to schedule the Open House Party for our Dream Home.  If you have followed the construction process and would like to see the final result, you are welcome to come.
Please [...]