WHAT DECEMBER???

Okay I am not sure what has happend to the month of November let alone it be the 9th of December! I was in KC for our National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Mid November. I received an award for my story on Ethanol and saving the consumer money at the pump and also 1st place for my market cast. That was a shock and I was proud that I could deliver top notch markets to the producers who need them on an hourly basis.

We went back to Wisconsin for deer hunting and Thanksgiving. I am waiting for Danny to send me pics of Mike's big buck. When I get them I will post them for all to see. We had a nice time at home and had a chance to catch up. The picture I have posted is of Al Murray. He is the Chief Enginer at WRFW and a mentor and true friend. WRFW celebrated their 40th anniversary and I went back for the party. The other pic is the crew of "stick it to ya" okay back in college we all had different radio shows and this one sure was unique. Can I say that Mark, Dave and Neal? So many of us in that show and the bits we did. Dave has it on CD and soon you will find it in the bin at Kmart:P Actually it was so nice to get back and see where it all started. I mean this is where I did markets for the first time, ag news and found my love of radio.

Until we chat again...I PROMISE it won't be as long as before...hope you have fun getting ready for this Christmas Season.

Sue

Off to KC

Today we are off to Kansas City. The we is Michelle and I. She is a farm broadcaster from SD and one of my best friends. I look forward to the time in the car just to chat and catch up. Its been a long time since we have had the chance to talk without the interuptions of "mommy i need".

Its the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters and its a lot of fun to get together with other broadcasters and see what we have been up to since the last time we were all together. I am bringing my camera so hope to get some good pics.

My hats off to my wonderful hubby...he has the kids this week and is juggling schedules. Also THANK you to Gina. The kids will be at her house Thurday night as Mike will be on the road shearing sheep.

Will update more...Megan hope you made it to KC okay last night...did you ever find the bleach after that bathroom stop along the way? HA HA couldn't resist...

~Sue

Kiddo's

"LOOK MOM...we do love each other!!" I had to laugh. This was a quiet Sunday and the three of them were in the toy room, pulled out the hideabed and watched a movie. Didn't hear a single word for almost 2 hours. I will be posting a few pics on their blog yet this morning. Yesterday Morgan got 3" cut off...her hair is so cute and with its natural curl she seems to be getting it has a cute bounce to it. Bryan got his typical "combine cut" as he calls it. Very short and it looks sharp. He has called it that since he was younger than Paul. He said the combs on the clippers looked like a combine head so its been called that since then and he tell Linda he wants the combine cut and she knows just how short to cut it.

This week is going to be nuts...we have a benefit for Linda, wife of one of our firefighters, on Saturday plus Ty's Confermation dinner at 7pm. I think I might hide on Sunday. We also HAVE to get Bryan's costume finished. Not for Halloween but for All Saint's Day. He has chosen St. Florian for his Saint.

Hugs to all...Sue

I got to drive a combine!

Okay the farm kids FINALLY got to drive a combine. I have pictures to prove it. Had a blast doing it. Thanks to Mike Korth for allowing me (the rookie) to drive his brand new John Deere. If anyone needs help with combine work give me a shout:)

Great Weekend

We had a great weekend with Mike's Mom & Dad here. It went way to fast! THANK YOU to Karalyn for picking all those apples. Two 5 gallon buckets full and I plan to freeze more tonight. Morgan is already trying to think of all the things I can make with it.

The weather is starting to cool down...fall is in the air! I love this time of year. Mike & I got my bleeding hearts planted and 4 giant mums. He laughed when a snake crossed my foot. Darn gardner snakes.

Yesterday Mike found an old wheel barrow. Never seen one like it, but we found a spot in the yard and today he was going to fill it with dirt and manure so next spring I can plant flowers and pumpkins in it. He found it out behind the barn. I have found a lot of stuff as we clean up trees. I told him get a big trailer to hall it all away. I should add that this was stuff left behind by the folks that lived here before us. We have cleaned up a lot but now its clean up of the stuff know one sees!

Check out the kids blog...new pictures are being added.

~Sue

I have MADE the big times...

Check this out...from Husker Harvest Days...

http://www.governor.nebraska.gov/photos/2008/09_2008/09_11_08_husker_harvest_days/1.html

okay okay

I had to laugh, my sister Kathy and I were chatting and I said I needed a change to my background. Well she was able to do it for my site and the kids! Thanks Kat! When I looked at the blog it was like ooops I haven't updated since when???

Its been nuts around our house. I am back to the YMCA 4 days a week. I know it take 21 days to make it a habit and I know I can do it. Today the rain is coming down and its the first day of fall so my favorite season can officially start!

I have started to work on Christmas gifts... I know your thinking I am nuts, but they need to be done so why not now.

My friend Leah has left radio and is on to a new adventure, I wish her the best of luck in her next adventure. This week will be busy both at work and home. Today is the ONLY day with nothing planned...ha ha. I promised Morgan we would start working on her room. Tomorrow we have the Y for Bryan & Morgan. They have a great afterschool JAM Club. They go every Tuesday. Mike has tax class tomorrow night. Wednesday finds me at the Fire Dept for our Mutual Aide meeting. I have to talk about changes with the only viaduct in Columbus coming down and what that will mean for ambulance trips until the new one is ready. Morgan has dance also on Wednesday. Thursday is getting the house ready for company. My in-laws will be here on Friday...can't wait. It will be good for Mike to have them here. He made the comment once that he didn't know if his Dad would ever be strong enough to make the trip. Its between chemo weeks so we are all excited...plus FRIDAY is Rod & Karen's anniversary.

Well better get back to some markets...
Love to all,
Sue