July 4th on Wolfhill

I will never forget the first July 4th I spent here on this little farm. It was 35 years ago (wow that makes me seem old...:). The thing that stands out in my memories is how much fun the kids seemed to have. We had a picnic in the pear orchard and it was really hot but that was back during a time when most of us did not have air conditioning in our homes and it was probably hotter at home than in the orchard. We had a wonderful time and later in the evening watched the fireworks at the lake. I easily fell in love with Ronnie's family then and now 35 years later I love them even more. Our girls (all 4 of them) are blessed to have such a great extended family.




Now days the "orchard" is just a collection of trees that have grown up in what used to be a pear orchard. It is still beautiful there but years ago in the spring it would look like snow had fallen when the pear trees bloomed out...it was beautiful. We keep saying we would like to replant pear trees down there but we would have to re-fence to keep the cattle out of the area until the trees got more established. Maybe someday!




Here are a few pics from this years celebration...most of which was spent indoors...are we getting soft or what!!!

This is a perfect July 4th picture...don't you agree!!

Somehow Bethany avoided the camera this year but this picture shows Ronnie finishing up the gravy to complete menu ordered by Beth this year...fried chicken, gravy, corn on the cob, etc...of course we all cater to her cravings!!!!!!!!!!Hope and Sunnie Kay squeezing lemons with Misty for fresh lemonade.Sweet GwenBreaking in Hope's new pool.

Ben looking quite cute and comfortable.Austin forgot how to smile in this photo, but isn't he just so very CUTE!!Our little firecracker!!!!!!!!! Miss Hope Marie.The heat and excitement got the best of these four Americans!!Washer pitching a Wolfhill 4th of July tradition. The kiddos had a ring side seat in Grandma's Oak tree.


Ben, Carmen, and Sunnie Kay showing Hope how much fun sparklers can be.

A new American Citizen celebrating!!
My nephew Mike...who furnished a lot of excitement with his fantastic fireworks display.We did spend a little time outside after it cooled off a little!! Family .... that's what America is all about!!

Becky

The First Week...

I just completed my first week as a "retiree" and I just have one thing to say...I have been quite busy. I suppose a portion of that could be attributed to the fact that there is a quite active 3 year old running around here. I love IT!!! The week was complicated by a nasty summer cold that invaded the first weekend. I have lots of projects lined up...Ronnie said "you will get bored"!! NEVER! Here are a couple of pictures and a promise that soon we will get caught up on posting!

Becky

Ronnie and Hope enjoying a bike ride Cute cute cute on the 4th of July...more July 4th photos soon. Tyler riding Yellow Dixie...we have 2 horses named Dixie... one we named and one we bought that was already named.

I'm retired!!

Becky here. August 8th was my last day at work...we decided that Miss Hope Marie needs mom at home and so early retirement for me!!!!!!!!!!! I am very excited but mostly thankful that I have a such a wonderful husband who shares my values and dreams.

We have been so very busy lately that we have had to let some things go and updating our blogs sadly was one of those things...but all that is going to change. Previously Ronnie would write things when he had time and I would take care of putting them on the blog for him...so hopefully we will be able to go back to that. I love to read the things he writes. I will fill in with my ramblings when needed...mostly about our daughters and grandchildren!!

Becky