A BIT OF STORMY WEATHER...

Tonight on our way home from supper we had some bad weather . We were on our way up the hill (we live on top the hill), and were amazed at what we saw. We saw a full blown tornado!!! It wasn't like what you see on t.v., a long cylindrical tube like thing sprawling around. This was wide. Dolan said a lot of it was the rain and hail mixed in it due to the wind force. Of course we didn't have a camera with us...but being close to home we were able to get it. We parked out by our shop and Dolan took these pictures. It is hard to see. And by the time we got home, grabbed the camera and got a shot, it was lifting up. This is the very end of the tornado. What a scary yet thrilling experience!!!
This picture just shows the darkness of the clouds that were overhead. Very gloomy!
Later that evening we had another storm move through. The tornado siren went off in town(thank you Missy!!!)

and down to the basement we went!

We ended up with hail in between golf-ball and baseball sized hail with very high winds. ALL of our north windows are busted!

The storm windows did their job!!! They kept the storm out. But they are now shattered. All of the interior windows are still good. We haven't gone and checked anything else. There is always tomorrow.

***On a little side note***

Dolan's mom who lives in Hayes Center, NE had it a lot worse. The hail up there was softball size!!!

WOW

Hannah's new look...

Hannah's hair 6/1/2008
And this is Hannah 6/2/2008
Where are your ears?
Where's your tongue?I had to trim Hannah's bangs today. One of my biggest pet-peeves is hair in eyes. She was starting to get a little shabby.

Narrated by Hannah

Here are some random shots that were taken today.

Learning to dress oneself. I can put on my own clothes and shoes.

Digging ditches...
"Whatcha doin' Daddy?"
My feet did reach the pedals in the store.
A trunk full of rocks...What else would you put in the trunk?
Snackin' some raisins helping mommy.
Hey good lookin'! Watcha got cookin'?


Helping mix for Mommy.
Such a good little helper.

A style all her own

Hannah was dressed in her overall shorts yesterday. She went to her bedroom and pulled a pair of pants from her drawer and put them on. she had also managed to unsnap her shorts. she did a great job of matching colors and posing for the camera.
Notice the camo crocs?

Nice weathered weekend

The weather this weekend has been great! Dolan and I have been doing outside work that hasn't been able to get done due to storms and mud. This weekend we both have been doing the mowing of the grounds. Hannah had her first ride in a tractor and loved it!!! I wish I would have had my camera on me for that to capture her smile, but while working, no camera. She also went a few rounds with Daddy on the mower. Hannah and I played outside and colored the porch and sidewalk with chalk. Here is some of our work.

Hannah said boat so I drew a boat. she helped color in the blue.
Smiling Elephant
This one is harder to see due to the sprinkling. Hannah is at the stage were she wants to know what everything is and how to say it. She pointed at the tree and after she was told its name, she kept saying "tee!" So we then drew this lovely tree.
Hannah starting her own art. As you can tell we had a sprinkle of rain move through. Hannah loved it!!!
Hannah pointing to the next piece of art.
Here is Dolan mowing. I just love how everything is just so green right now.

Update...

It has been interesting here on the farm. Dolan has been enjoying a nice three day weekend. Saturday was a nice break form all the wind, rain, and hail. The garden stood up well to the weather. We are very greatful that the little bit of hail we did receive was just that. LITTLE. We only lost two tomato plants. Everything else is standing and enjoyed the rain very much. We didn't have a garden last year do to lack of time (and Hannah), so this year we are making up for it. Dolan even put a bird bath with a fountain in the veggie garden. It was supposed to go in my yard. I've only owned it for 3 years now waiting for the lawn to be done. I guess this is Dolan's way of saying it might be another year yet. Oh well. With the garden done we were finally able to move on to other things. The pickup was needing an oil change desperately and so that was done. Dolan also serviced the riding mower. Now there is no excuse for the farm not getting mowed. The house is cleaned and sprayed to deter bugs(I really dislike bugs).

Jas has been wanting to set up the swimming pool for quite some time now, so yesterday we got busy on that. Jasmyn did the inside work (played) in the pool while it was filling. Her and Hannah had a blast playing in it while it filled. During all this we pulled the old camper out of the Quonset. The camper has been parked in the same place since 1964. When I say old I'm not embellishing. It is a 1930's model Comet. Funny looking thing!!! We opened all the windows and started cleaning it out. It really is in great condition for how long it has been parked. I took some pine-sol out and wiped down the counters after everything had been removed and the inside is quite nice. We do have to get a few items for it. A new mattress and cushions/bed for the dinning benches/bed. Dolan removed the stove from the camper. It wasn't safe to have in there. While camping we will cook outside. In case of bad weather we can always make sandwiches. It took about 2 hours to empty everything out.

Jasmyn is starting to enjoy summer break. She has been sleeping in, hanging up more Jonas Brothers posters in her room, and working at the cafe. She is also excited for the swimming pool to open.

Hannah enjoys the great outdoors. When the weather cooperates she would rather be outside. Her favorite thing are rocks, sticks, dirt, and the animals. She has now resorted to everything being "cow" and "Mmm". She tries to moo but instead it is just "Mmm." All animals are now cows. No more "doggies." No more "Kitty." And no more "hooseys(horsey)!"

She is quite the little character.

That is about it for now. Sorry no pictures this time.

Introducing the latest Junior High student...

The only way I could get Jasmyn to take a picture for me is if she stood in front of

"The Walls Of Jonas."

So this is my now not elementary student and now Junior high student.

I'm very proud of you!!!

By the way, Jas keeps saying, "People will think I don't like Kevin! You didn't get any pictures of Kevin! But tell them that Joe is my favorite! And I have 30 posters hung up and 12 more to be hung up!!!" (giggling in the background)