I Survived!

My last post was about my anxiety leading up to the start of school. I have now been to class for two weeks. It is going okay, but I am still trying to get a feel for things.

The first day of class included introductions, going over the syllabus, AND assignments. I had a bit of a freak out with one of the assignments they gave us. For starters, it is a GROUP assignment (not really a fan of those, but I better get used to them because I will have them the whole way through). Long story short I thought the assignment was due the following week and I was freaking out about it. I have a really good partner, but this is going to take a lot of work and reading. I thought I was going to have to take off work to get this all done!! It is due in week 7 so all is good. Other than that freak out, things have started off very well.

It is Labor Day weekend and Ryan and I really do not have much planned. Ryan went to the OSU vs. Washington State game this evening (I got him season tickets for his birthday), but other than that we are being lazy bums. It is some much needed relaxation time for us both.

Update on Louie: The OSU vets think Louie may be zinc deficient. So now he is taking zinc along with a vitamin and the same antibiotic to see if there is improvement. I am not getting my hopes up yet but am keeping my quills crossed... it looks like there is some improvement and a possibility that we may have some quills starting to grow!!! I will keep you updated.

The boys have started and finished corn harvest. Below are some pictures:

Below: Tad was helping his Dad finish his supper. The sooner he finished, the sooner Tad could go ride! Funny story... Tad was eating a hot dog out in the field one day. Bryan said "Tad, as soon as you finish eating your hot dog you can come ride with me." Tad immediately threw down his hot dog, grabbed Bryan's hand and was ready to go.


Below: Off to ride the combine.
Below: I got to ride the combine with Ben for awhile. Here is our view of the corn getting ready to be harvested.
Below: Yep the corn is taller than me. I typically do not go to the field in my work clothes and heels. Car had a flat tire on the way home from work and Mom had to come get me. And yes... I can change a tire.
Below: Bryan and Tad working hard!
Below: Jacob and Tad were watching Ben cut corn.
Below: Tad got a good lesson from his Uncle Jake on corn harvest.
Below: Tad and I rode with Uncle Jake to Hunter to dump the truck.
Below: Ashley had been gone for a few days training for her job. She was almost home so we put Tad in a nice shirt and fixed his hair so he would look nice for his Mom. They were both so excited to see each other.
Below: Tad on his way out to take supper to the field. I just love this picture of him looking out the window.
Below: Thank goodness they make combines with an extra seat now. Ben and Jake would look awful funny trying to fit into one seat!!
Below: Tad was passing time as he was waiting on his Dad to finish dinner. He jumps off of everything now. He has no fear!
Below: Finally Dad is finished and the family goes for a ride.
Below: The boys were harvesting the field right behind Jake's house and Honey came to see us. She is such a sweet dog. It was to far for Dakota to come.
I know I promised pictures of Alyssa's birthday. I haven't forgot. It will not be the next post either... I am still playing catch up. It will some soon!

Until next time:
Ju