Harvesting the Fun

Once again it has been awhile since I have updated everyone. I'm surprised I haven't had more comments of getting to it. Although, I'm sure there are some who would like to forget some of the events. Maybe the weekend we went to Sixberry. That was a couple weeks ago when we turned the water off and pulled the docks out.
Laura and Kelly playing in the hammock with their cousin Angelina. After the water was off and the docks were pulled, we hooked the boat to Dad's truck and headed back to his house. Only look what happened shortly into the trip!

Nothing else to do but - Drive it home! Not going to hurt this trailer any.




Attempted to take a video of the ride home, after the second tire blew! One ride home that the girls will never forget.
Last weekend we were invited to a Halloween party at a local onion farm. Gary was quite impressed by the collection of tractors. The farm had them all out, cleaned up for winter and on display.
We all enjoyed a hay ride through the muck farm.
Gary and Laura picking their pumpkins out at the party to carve. The barn behind is an onion warehouse. For the party they had onion crates lined up in a maze inside and people volunteered to work a "haunted onion barn". It really was amazing.
Gary and the girls starting to carve their pumpkins. In the upper left of the picture is the start of the bon fire.
Kelly wanted one side carved and the other side painted.
The girls joined the band at the bon fire for a song of "There ain't no bugs on me" They really enjoyed themselves at the party. The night was equipped with trick or treating. A well planned party for all ages. I wasn't able to get any more pictures after this point because I broke my camera.

Birthday, Wedding and the Excitement of Fall

It has been a couple weeks since my last post. Our time has been filled with getting Kelly readjusted to her asthma and keeping up with Laura's homework. In addition to the girls, we celebrated Gary's birthday last weekend.
Here is the yummy cake that Gary's mother put together for him. The ole John Deere truck.
Equipped with the round bale on the back. Another great creation. Thanks Sheila!
Laura surprised Gary with the cake.
Saturday the girls and I took a quick trip to Sixberry. The weather was perfect and I wanted to see the leaves changing. They had just started to change. The colors weren't quite there yet.
This picture doesn't do the lake justice with the trees that had changed. But I assure you the lake is changing. I was in the water for a neighbors boat and it was a bit chilly.
10-10-10 Wedding number 4~ Jason and Jessica Spooner ~ Congrats!!!
Both Jason and Jessica are avid hunters, hence the cake top. Each year it has been a joke as to who will get their first buck.
The groom and I. The reception was held at White Eagle, near his families camp.
Two of my best friends. A great night to celebrate together.
The Clarkson Clan, together again. So fun to see everyone. A true representation of the ratio at Clarkson.

Open House and Wedding #3

Another week of activity. Outside of everyone in the Hayden house catching this nasty cold that just hangs in there, we managed to tackle the schedule. Monday night was Laura's first night of dance class. There was so much excitement. She has been practicing every night since.
Gary made two deliveries of hay this week to a farm. Kelly went the first night and played with the calves and watched the milk come into the bulk tank. I thought for sure she would kiss the tank. The second night she was ready to go see the "gentle cow" again. She was so excited to go. She was very quick to change into her clothes and put her boots and gloves on. Only she fell asleep on the way over to the farm. This is how she came home. Gloves, boots and all.
Thursday night was our 10th anniversary. We were lucky to spend it with the girls at their school Open House. Laura was being silly posing for her picture in her old classroom.
Kelly and the rest of the Kindergarten classes were singing for the visitors. She was happy to stand with her friend Corey. These two have quite the fun.
Saturday night was wedding number 3 for the summer! This wedding was held at The Manor House. The ceremony was held outside and the sun came out just in time for the night. Gary and I goofing at the table. We are improving with the self-portraits.
Here we are with the happy couple at the end of the night. Such a great couple. We were happy to celebrate their special day with them.
I had Gary take this picture when we got home. My friend Lisa put my hair up for me. I thought she did a great job and it held up well through all the dancing Gary and I did!!

What Kids In The Country Do For Fun

Friday night fun~ What do kids in the country do for fun?
Take a trip through the sprayer. (no chemicals have ever been used in this tank)
What other way to end a hard week of school? Other than to "cool" off.
Do you think they had any fun?
Sunday afternoon was a day of clean up around the house. Grandma and Rich paid us a visit. The ole stomp rocket came out for some fun. Go Grandma!
Rich was the pro at shooting the rockets over the maple tree.

Visiting with Friends

Thursday was the first day of school where the girls rode the bus together. They were so excited to get on together. Laura was telling Kelly where she would sit and Kelly was telling Laura where SHE would sit. Sister-love!

Last weekend was work weekend for Gary and Brandy Brook. This was the time that all the male members got together at camp and stacked wood, cleared trails and did some camp clean-up. Among re-telling stories that have been told many times before and creating new ones. That left time for the girls and I to visit some old college friends.
Friday night Laura, Kelly and I traveled even further north to Potsdam. My college room mate and her family moved back to NY last year. Here are a picture of all the kids when we got there.
Both Laura and Hanah are taking dance lessons this year. Part of our Saturday was picking out their leotards. The girls were so excited to put them on when we got back to the house.
Hanah and Kelly playing in the backyard.
Goofy girls!
The kids were having a fun game of "What time is it Mrs. Fox?"

First Day of School

First day of school year 2010-2011!!

Kelly outside her classroom.
A very excited Kelly before going to school.
Laura ready to hit the road for 3rd grade.
Second generation of Hayden's heading to school from Hayden Highway.

Labor Day

Labor Day weekend... A weekend to labor, right? Well, not without a little bit of time to play.

The girls had their friend Olivia over Saturday night to hang out. It is wonderful to see the girls build long lasting friendships.
Our neighbors bunkhouse seems to be complete. They started staining the building this weekend and the girls were quick to lend a hand.
The girls stacked some wood as well. Not only for camp fires but a little fire was needed inside this past weekend.
I made mention a couple weeks ago it would be nice to have an extra light over the counter in camp. My wish came true.
After the work was all done, we took the girls on a trail ride. We took this same trail last year and as we rode through we were brushed by some of the trees, etc. Not this year. What a nice trail. Kudos to whoever cleared the way. This use to be an old railroad.
Laura and I giving a thumbs up for the trail.
Kelly had so much fun, she needed to take a little snooze at the end.