This time of the year is always rather difficult for me. This is my stressful season for work and a rather busy time for Dan on the farm. Farmers usually don't quit work at 5 during the summers and I'm still on the road at that time on most days. So adding a two little girls in to the mix has taken some getting used to for both of us. It truly takes a village to take care of our kids during the summer. I'm so thankful for Diane who has been our full time daycare provider for several years. And most recently we've had two teenagers, Hannah and Haley, help us with the girls. They have both of been such a big help and we appreciate you more than you girls will ever know.
We had a busy weekend so this Monday has been full of coffee and yawns for me! My college roommate from senior year at U of I and her hubby come to visit. We were so glad to see them. Thanks for road tripping to see us Julie and Sam! Most of my good college friends are spread across the Midwest. A lot of them are involved in farming so it makes it hard to get together during the summer, especially since I'm way out in Kansas. But it does make the few times we get together during the year extra special for all of us. We also took a quick trip to the lake on Sunday. We took Dan's Aunt Ramona and Uncle John, and Dan's sister Kate and her family for the day. The lake is always so much fun for the kids.
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| Beach Baby |
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| my niece Liz and Ida |
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| my niece Lily |
Time to get back to work for me. ~ Lydia
