Snowy days! (part one)

A few nights ago, it started sleeting/snowing. The next morning, we (Abby, Phoebe, Jaden and I), went out side. I took quite a few pictures! ;-)


Look there's the sun, it dried-up the landy-landy.....


Frozen pipes......don't worry, they don't have any thing to do with our house-supply of water!!! ;-)


I was pleased at how good this picture turned-out! ;-)


This one didn't turn out as well.


Frozen vegetables, anyone?!

A visit to Ladonia

One week ago today, Joel, Abby & I went to visit Aunt Jill and her 3 sons who live with her: Taylor, Andre and Stefon. Here are some photos from our visit:



Taylor and Joel were standing in this stance, and I saw Andre walking towards us and thought, "Hey...that would be a really neat picture to take." It almost looks as if they are about to grab Andre.



The local kitten: Rockie



Abby & Rockie




I was trying to get pictures of Rockie, but he kept moving...it was really hard to get a good one.


Isn't he so cute?! (As you can tell, we kind of went camera-happy. BTW, we took a few other ones of Rockie, but I didn't want to board you with them!!) :)


On our way to the creek we "just had to" take a group picture (Abby is taking the photo).


About when it was getting dark, we decided to take a little "hike" and explore the creek that is on their property. (I don't know if you can tell, but we're standing right by the ledge of the creek.)



Standing by the bank of the creek (there's a drop off about 20-30 feet.) To the right of the place where this photo was taken, is a steep (probably 60-70 degree) incline, and the roots of the trees that line that edge are dangling everywhere. So...the adventurous 3: Abby, Stefon & I decided to "repel" along the side of the incline. We went over several yards (don't know exactly, but it was pretty far) and then decided to come back. Unfortunately, it was too dark to get any good pictures of that. (FYI: if don't want to get your shoes REALLY muddy, I don't advise that you do that!!)

After the "hike" and the exploring, we went back to their house and viewed some photos which they wanted to show us. Then we ate a delicious supper, which consisted of: corn, black beans, homemade biscuits (thanks Stefon, they were really good!), peas & carrots, rice and... delicious homemade butter. Believe me, if you've never had homemade butter, it is a WHOLE LOT better tasting than store bought! Anyway, I'd better stop this rambling soon. But, one more thing...

After we ate dinner we went outside and for about 20 minutes, just looked at the stars! Wow! We turned all of our flashlights off, all the porch lights, every light, and just gazed at the stars. In the country the stars are a whole lot brighter than in the city!! I just love gazing at God's beautiful creation: the stars. Joel tried to take a timed exposure, but unfortunately it didn't turn out too good.

Pepper no. 2

Here is another beautifully done watercolor painting by mother: (Enjoy!)

"Pepper no. 2"

FYI: If you would like to see all of mom's watercolor paintings, just click here. If you want to see all of the David Kautt family's art work, just click here.

Vistors...again! :-)

Friday afternoon, a little before lunch, the phone rang. Abby answered it. It was Nathaniel Wahlquist. He wanted to talk to Caleb. They talked for about two or three minutes and then Caleb got off. He said that Nathaniel said that they were going to come to our house. They had already fixed the mower!!! Boy, they're quick! I thought. We had thirty minutes to eat and clean-up. Didn't take long, though.

A few minutes, and I knew they were here, because of the sound of the truck. Caleb and Jaden went out and I followed. Mom followed me and I hurried to their truck to see if Mrs. was there. She was. She greeted me then walked over to Mom and they talked. Deborah (6), was in the back seat of the truck, so I talked to her. I asked her if they had any pets. She said she has a pet rabbit. They also have two goats. Deborah and I talked about homeschooling, animals, dresses, and where they and we are from (They're Swedish, German. We are German). I really enjoyed talking to Deborah!!! ;-)

Mom and Mrs. Wahlquist, talking. (Both of our families love to talk!)

Deborah...isn't she a cute, darling child?

Sorry we don't have more pictures! I guess I was caught-up in talking!!! :-)

The McCulloughs' visit

This morning the phone rang. It was a friend, Rebekah McCullough. She said that they were on the road and wondered if they could drop off some things. I said that it would be fine. About five minutes later, they pulled-up. We went outside to see them. We talked for about thirty minutes. Usual things: up-coming events, gardening, family, friends, etc.

L-R: Jason (behind Rebekah), Rebekah (holding Alex Malachi), Caleb and Phoebe.

L-R: Rebekah (holding Alex Malachi), and Jason.

L-R: Caleb and Jason (in background), Alex and Rebekah, Phoebe, Mom, and Jaden (standing behind Mom). Don't you think Alex is darling?! ;-)

We had a good visit with you, Jason, Bekah and Alex! Come again.

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