Columbia Youth Volleyball

It seems as though we have spent this Fall chasing Emma and the Heppner Mustang Volleyball team all over tim-buk-tu and back, and that she is the only one of our children involved in any activities.  I know part of the reason for that is the difference in the level of intensity between her activies [...]

Defining Details Rocks!

This year we elected to have someone else take our family pictures, and I have to say, it was THE BEST DECISION EVER!!  Shannon at Defining Details was smooth, eficient, and SO very easy to work with!
She posted the first few sneak peeks on her blog yesterday (I will admit I have been stalking her [...]

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 [...]

School Days

This year school brought along some big changes for our household.  We’ve made it through the first three weeks (almost) unscathed, and better off.  The new year is off to a great start for all of us!
Emma started high school this  year.  It’s hard to believe she’s old enough for it already because I sure [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Another Busy Week Down

It seems to be the theme for many families these days – crazy, busy weeks packed with activities and Spring is flying by.  Our family is no different, though it is nice that Emma and I are done with track so we can slow down a little.
Thursday night, Reagan had a baseball game, and she [...]

A Week (Or Two) In Review

Spring activities have consumed the TOD Household.  We haven’t been home before 7:00 p.m. any weeknight over the past two weeks.  It’s okay, though – we’re having a BLAST!  All three little girlies are busy busy busy with softball (Katelyn & Harley) and coach pitch baseball (Reagan).  They are having a great time, working hard, [...]