4 wheeler rides

This guy does not like to be left alone or inside. He likes to see and know what's going on. So we carry him and he's happy. We went on a walk after dinner as my blood sugar likes me to do. We went to the farm. The kids run there to jump on the Marvin's trampoline. We walked and saw what the guys were doing in the shop. Jake of course loved seeing where the men were and what they were doing. Its curious how soon babies identify their spots. Jake loves his dad and wants to see what he's doing.  Then after all that investigating we asked for a ride home. 

Bruce is always happy to give a ride. We piled on and headed home. But as Jake was unshielded we had to go slow. 5 mph slow. That was hard on Bruce's thump we jumped off when we were close enough and gave Bruce the freedom to drive normal. Jake thought the ride was great. I was so thankful for the assistance. 

We do love family rides. I found this picture earlier in the week. My big kids all gone from my house now and my much younger husband. This picture is 17 years old. Similar time of year I believe. How time does fly. 

Andrea and Merle had a delightful afternoon using tools to screw screws into our wooden drawers. They were so happy and industrious I didn't worry about that not needing to be done. Learning through exploration and real application- you pay big money for toys that simulate that. 

And the results of the recent chapter FFA elections. It will be good for Reed to serve and learn more leadership skills. 

Surely the time will continue to speed ahead and in a few blinks of an eye it will Merle then Jake who are also running for offices and working to develop their leadership abilities. I won't wish it away as I cry thinking about the tender memories I hold of the first 6. I'm so thankful there are more because I would be pretty heart sick if my mothering time was over. I jus thave to make and keep track of my daily weekly and monthly lists so I can keep up with who's where doing what right now. I invested in a two month calendar so I can spacially keep track of those items. I'm trying to keep in focus what is most important today and tomorrow and do those things. Like dinner earlier, enough clean clothes, supplies etc. and now with farming coming into play we up the requirements and here we go. Life is full and that is a blessing. We are grateful for the miracle of managing.