Let it Snow!

A Gentle Reminder

It was one of those days. The kind of day when I didn't get anything done except pick up. I amused myself by trying to guess how many times during the day I did the same thing more than once. How many times did I sweep the floor, how many times did I fix the couch cover and replace the throw pillows? How many times did I put a tractor back in the playroom (after tripping over it)? How many times did I wipe noses (or other body parts)? I was going around the house quickly repeating tasks when I came to the little manger I keep down on the kids level for them to look at. I don't mind them playing with it, but I try to keep all the pieces together, which takes some picking up once in a while. I glanced at the little table and noticed the figurines were not how they were "supposed" to be. I let out a small sigh and bent down to return things to their "proper" places when I was stopped in my tracks.
Those sweet, messy little ones had everything in its perfect place! Right where I should have been. Focused on the cross.
In my busyness, I almost missed a sweet reminder that even in my repetitive, seemingly unimportant day, my focus should be on the cross.

Helping on the Farm

One of Chuck's favorite things to do when he gets a chance to go "home" to the farm is help his dad with the cattle. While we were there, they were able to help Dennis move cattle a few times.
Chuck was soooo sore after hours of riding horseback.
The kids love "helping" too!
My brother, Curtis and his son Cade with Jake.

Thanksgiving Fun on the Farm

Holidays on the farm in Smith Center are always full of fun and family. With 14 grandchildren together in one house you can imagine the fun, energy and noise. This Thanksgiving, we were missing 4 girls - Andy and his family were on a trip to Illinois on college visits for Hannah (still can't believe she's going to college next year!). Even though there were only 10 Lambert children, my brother and his family were able to meet us there from Illinois, bringing the grand total to 12 children. It was such a good time. The guys did a lot of hunting and some farm work. We had a good time just being together.
One of the highlights for the kids were Grandma Nita's hedge ball turkeys.

They had so much fun putting them together.
Aly and Gracie diligently working.
Ashlynn and Katie were such good helpers and even managed to create their own masterpieces. Katie was a little bothered by the four-legged look, so she came up with a way to make hers look more realistic with two legs. :)
The finished products.
Aren't they cute? Thanks Grandma, for the great time, great food, relaxation and awesome turkeys!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We're headed to the farm.

Warrior Football 2009

Our season ended up with the Warriors winning 6 games. The season went quickly for me this year. I can't believe it is over already. I'll share some pictures I snapped throughout the season. Better late than never (my motto).

Tricks and Treats

Halloween day started out with a beautiful day and a great Warrior Football game. All the cousins were together, so I tried to get a picture of everyone. Didn't work very well.

We hustled home to go trick-or-treating. Anna and Jake both fell asleep on our drive home, so they were still a little dazed at our first stop.

Then we went to Uncle Brian and Aunt Jodi's. they were a bit disappointed that they didn't have candy, but were happy when Culley got home and they could take their picture with her. Little Sweet Pea. :)


Sorry about the quality of pictures once again, my flash doesn't work. :(
Caleb and Aly weren't too original with their choices of costumes...a football player and a princess. :) Here's the whole crew:

Jake was so excited to be "Super Man with black hair."



Just wish I would have known that the stuff I used to color his hair didn't wash out!
He went to Church the next morning with brown hair. Oops!