lot's to celebrate

it has been the big party, my mothers 70th birthday celebration this past weekend.
getting ready was a big deal for us as an extended family, on my brothers farm was lot's going on until that party could happen. the first thing was happening a couple months ago, when he had to take down an old barn, as it was no longer save to use. that spot has been the planning grounds, putting up a tent and decorating it for a big party to enjoy a wonderful brunch together. o so many details had to be planned and we are all so very thankful to our sister in law, the lady of the farm who has a good idea about the big picture and loves the detail.
of course we all were involved in one or the other way, cutting out that big chicken and bringing it to my house for the paint job last week, baking apple cookies and o so many other delicious foods.
thank you j & d for hosting all of us, and a big thank you to all the family, especially the kids in lending a helping hand when ever needed.
and you know what, the lord provided a couple of wonderful days, lot's of sunshine and warmth, the perfect party weather in october. in such moments, i feel especially blessed and well, very much at home. people i love and a place so common to me, and still there is excitement and new wonderful life on this farm with my brothers family working it. and over all that makes me even more happy.

yes new and more newnewss is going on there.  a big cow barn is being built, and you know what, even better it's a cooperative barn, two farmers sharing their resources and their love for the animals. i'm very much looking forward to what is being built.
we all enjoyed a somewhat special after party, getting the big tour of the construction site.
not just interesting facts and ideas, lots of fun for the kids of all ages, climbing around such a site...

and as anyone can imagine, the kids were all plastered upon returning! mud fights, are a must on such digging grounds.