Catch Up Time

It always boggles my mind that time can pass by so quickly. I feel like I just updated this blog but to my surprise it has been 3 weeks. I guess time flies when you are having fun, right??

Field Work Began then came to a grinding stop
The guys got the fields cultivated, liquid end put on and most of the corn planted until we were drenched with 3 inches of rain. It keeps raining on and off so they haven't been back to the fields yet. BUT as I type Ben is out there trying to rework a field so maybe they will be back in business tomorrow. They need to finish a couple hundred acres of corn then onto soybeans.





My First Weekend Away
I took my first little weekend trip by myself since Ryan was born 4.5 years ago. Myself, Jenn, my friend Julie, Julie's sister and Julie's mom enjoyed 3 days of scrapbooking at a Bed & Breakfast in Blue Earth, MN. I managed to get 8 or 9 pages done. Almost done with Ryan's 1 year old album. Only 3 more years to go. I think I need many more scrapbooking weekends. I had a really great time!

Here is Jenn! The photo of me scrapbooking is to dark to post.

Are you wondering how Ben and Ryan did for the whole weekend while I scrapbooked? They did great and everyone survived but this is the new toy that was purchased while mama was gone.....I wonder why they waited until I was out of town??



I have to admit, Ryan does a really good job driving his new go-kart. He hasn't hit anything yet and it is really hard to tip over since it is so low to the ground. I don't know how a 4 year old can drive so well plus manage the accelerator and brake.



Soccer
Ryan is playing spring soccer. The game has finally clicked for him. He is doing GREAT since figuring out how the game is supposed to be played. On Monday he scored 5 goals and Thursday he scored 3 goals. Very proud of him. It is fun to watch his focus and determination on the field.



Girls Only
A few of my fellow moms and I went to the Girls Only show last week. It was pretty funny. I laughed through the whole show. I truly enjoyed hanging out with these girls. It was a nice night.


Last Preschool Fieldtrip
I was able to go with Ryan on his last preschool fieldtrip. We went on a nature hike at McFarland Park in Ames. What made it more interesting for me is that the hike was guided by naturalist so I learned a few little things here and there. One of my favorite fieldtrips. Two more weeks of preschool then off for the summer. Next year.....kindergarten.

Ryan is in the front row with an orange coat on. They are listening to the naturalist.

Happy Mother's Day
We had a nice day. I made cinnamon rolls and we took them over to Ben's mom this morning. This afternoon we went and toured the new USDA building in Ames (along the interstate). Donna's department will be moving to the new building this summer. It is BIG and will be a nice place to work. After the tour we went to visit Ben's grandma. A great visit to end a nice day. I love being a mom.