Not what I planned

Well... I guess the day started out alright. The weather could have been a bit better, the weather folks didn't say that it was actually going to rain.. showers, is what I heard... but when we ventured out.. it wasn't showers, it was rain. So, the little "apple festival" in our town was rather wet. 

Poor vendor folks, doing what they can to keep themselves and their wares dry. That being said, there were some very nice vendors and it was worth stopping by to see what they had.

As well as an outing for Miss Cadi. Though she pretty much takes everything in stride now a days, and this was just another trip to see what was going on.....

Kass, my Mom and the grands came out to see the festival. We pretty much just dressed for the weather and poked about. I will say the "hat/mitten/scarf" lady was doing well with her wares. It's easy to think about the warm things we will need in the near future, when the day is already wet and raw. 

We didn't stay as long as we might have.. the boys were getting cold and I had a fire going at home, so lunch and a warm spot sounded good to everyone. 

The next morning, Mom came back to the farm and we headed over to see the Deerfield fair. Ed, Nate and family had a booth there and have been working the fair all weekend... so, we thought we'd pop over and see what's going on. The day was a pretty one, it's Kassy's birthday and Mom and I were just excited to have the day together.... well........

these photos show the story. As we were going along, I needed to stop for gas, so we pulled off the highway and as I was waiting for a light, smoke began to come out from under the hood and into the jeep. Thankfully, the gas station was right there, so I pulled in, parked in a safe place, shut the jeep off and tried to think what to do. I didn't feel any panic or rush, until a few people came running over and said... "get out... get your stuff out"... "move back away"... I kind of gave them a look like, is this such a big deal.. and one guy said... "miss, your car is on fire!!!"  People were so great, one gal helped me pull out the things in the jeep (which wasn't much) and two gentlemen showed up with extinguishers  and doused the engine. I called 911 (on the request of one of the guys) and over came a fire engine and rescue. But the fire was out by then. 

I called Ed at the fair and he was on his way.. but the firefighters (who all knew Ed) were great and stayed with Mom and I pretty much the whole time. 

Ed arrived, and doesn't think the damage is all the much --- thanks to the very quick work of the folks who came to the rescue... we called a wrecker and then just left my little jeep to wait for it... 

Because the traffic was so heavy trying to get into the fair, we decided it would just be best to forgo that idea, and all went to lunch. However, I was so very upset and the idea of not seeing my gal on her birthday... in fact, that upset me way more than the silly jeep. I always spend the birthday day with my girls and this was going to be the first one that I had ever missed with Kass..... 

I know we were together yesterday, but somehow that's not the same.... 

so, between some rainy weather, broken jeep and missed birthday, this weekend was not anything I had hoped it would be... I do see all the good things about it, but I also see the not great things as well...either way, all is good and life goes on, even when it's not what we had planned.....

**** side note to the story... a transmission coolant line let go in the jeep and the coolant got onto the engine  thus the fire. No damage was done to the jeep (again thanks to the quick work of my rescuers)... the line is all fixed and the jeep is up and running..... *******

Harvestfest and a find

busy sunday... and he's off.....

celebrating baby Kelsey....

It won't be much longer before we get to meet baby Kelsey for real. In the meantime, its time to celebrate and get ready for her arrival in November. Since it's been so long that Sadie has had a little one, she was in need of some "supplies" and the family was asking what she might need. So, we decided to have a little family baby shower (which is just one of many that Sadie is planned to have) but I thought it would be nice to  have a small one just from us. 

The table is set once again for a party and fun... I love it when it looks like this!!!!

Everyone arrives... the deck is put into good use (and Cal can now handle the step from the house to the deck.) It's going to be so much fun to have a baby around again.. the boys are getting so big!!!

The guests of honor... Abi is very excited about having a little sister and of course wants to be included in all the things yet to come........

cousins Julie and Cal... Aunt Doreen and Meme.....

Friends Belinda.. Kathleen and Denise.....

Kelsey and Julie....

and all the wonderful gifts... I think everyone is very excited because there is so much here......

It took a little time to get threw it all... Abi was a great helper and had fun telling her Mom what each gift was used for..... (she's going to be a little Mother for sure!!!)

Time for cake and goodies........

visiting together and enjoying everyone's company. Special times like these are cherished for sure......

And my little old Trevor dog..... just because he's here and I love him...


but looking forward to Miss Kelsey!!!!!!! it will be fast and slow all at the same time.......

Back to school

Sweet 16

Well, he did it!!!  Happy happy birthday to our Trevor dog... officially Sweet 16!!! I haven't been too sure how long he would "go" without Hunter (his brother).. but it's been over a year. I'd say, Trev is doing very well. He doesn't hear anymore, can't see all that well... he does have accidents in the house if I don't watch closely... but over all, he's in good shape and seems to enjoy life. He does sleep a lot, but once he's outside, he pokes around the yard and gets a feel for what's going on. I suppose if I live as long as he has, and can manage this well.. then life will be good. 

Cole dog made it to his 17th birthday and there's a good chance this sweet boy will too... but, I just enjoy each day that he is here with us, and take care of him like the old guy that he is...

Happy birthday Trevor .... we love you!!!!