We

Supported the

Market Livestock Sale

at the

Midland County Fair

Last evening, we had another fun night at the county fair. Our family always enjoys going to the Livestock Auction - we enjoy looking at the animals and looking on as they go to Auction.

We know a few of the 4H's - Friends from church and the community.

Dad decided last night that this would be the year to buy a HOG!!!!

It was an exciting experience and we were excited to meet the young lady that raised the beauty! Her name is Chelsea and this was her first year raising a HOG and entering it into the 4H program - pretty cool since it was Dad's first year to be a buyer!


We spend a little time in the barn after buying .... talking with Chelsea and her cousins. A very nice group of young people that we enjoyed meeting. They said that they would call us when the "professional photo" arrives......it will be fun to share that picture with you. Mom ask Chelsea if she feels bad the her pig will end up in our freezer and with no hesitation, she said "NO - she doesn't mind at all ". She knows that's how it works!

As we chatted with Chelsea, we learned that the pig's name is "Sissy" - which we thought was cute because my parents call me "Sissy" all the time!

My Dad always dreamed of being a small time farmer. He is fulfilling a part of his dreams by planting a garden and supporting the youth in our community that may someday decide to farm!

It's been a great week at the fair for our family.

A first time for Chelsea and a first time "Auction"
experience for our family.

One more check mark on our "Bucket List"

Life is Good!!!!

INTRODUCING

Mr. & Mrs. Andy Cliff

It was a BEAUTIFUL Day.

GOD ANSWERED MANY OF OUR PRAYERS!!!!

Hope you enjoy the following 2 slideshows of a BEAUTIFUL Union....more to follow when the professional pictures arrive...

Wedding Prep . . . .

It has been a very busy week at our house and at the house of my friend Taylor. This Saturday is the BIG DAY! Taylor and Andy will be married and we are helping where we can to make it a very special celebration.

The following slideshow gives a sneak peek at what we have been up to.....

• decorating my wheelchair .... my chair needs to be pretty as I hold the rings for Andy until he is ready to present them to his bride!!! A picture will follow after the wedding - my Mom's friend, Nancy, made a special treasure for carrying the rings....don't want to spoil the surprise just yet - tune in later for a look!
• baking and decorating cookies for a special wedding favor
• practice run for my "up-do".... Mom was thankful that Morgan was willing to lend her expertise!!!

much more to follow as we will take lots of pictures at the wedding to update you on Saturday's Celebration...... Enjoy the slideshow !

A LOVING FAMILY

a time of giving and receiving love

I spent the last couple days at the annual Methner Family Reunion..... and it was GREAT FUN.

The reunion on my Grandma's side of the family is a 4 day event... Some bring their campers and tents and stay the entire time. Cousin Sidney opens up her home and property to everyone. Groups are assigned to prepare meals and KP duty. Fun activities...Canoe Trip, Cooking Classes, Campfires, Singing, Silent Auction, Home-made Ice Cream, Lots of Baked Goods, Volley Ball, Family Group Picture, Swimming, BB Gun Target Practice..... something for everyone!!!

LOTS OF LAUGHING, STORY TELLING and LOTS OF LOVE TO GO AROUND.

There were 68 family members present at the time of the Group Picture - they ranged in age from 6 weeks to 96 years old!!!

At the silent auction we were blessed to take home a few treasures.... a CD with songs from Uncle Franklin (my favorite great-uncle!!!).... old aprons from Great-Grandma Mina.... Pillow cases made by Great-Grandma Mina with Tatting added to edges from Great-Grandma Geiling - WHAT A TREASURE!!!

Hope you enjoy the following slide show ... a few pictures of our happy time with family!!!