The hunt for an armadillo

I am officially on the hunt for an armadillo. We believe that is what is tearing up our sod (which we just layed this year). Sooooo, I went to Scruggs and bought a trap. My bait is worms and sardines. The first catch was Shug (our cat). She was not the least bit worried, and she really enjoyed her sardines. The next night, we caught this possum. Let's just say, he is no more. There has been activity in the trap every night, but so far, no armadillo. Needless to say, I am still on the hunt (and really probably enjoying it a little too much)

Instant Musicians

The girls think they are masters. They are loving "playing" their new piano- a Thompson family beauty. We are very honored to have it in our home. Maybe I will brush up too (although every time I sit down at it, I have lots of help)

Tea Party and Bike Exchange

The girls had an early morning tea party with their babies and bears.

Emma Claire bought this bigger bike from Mary Blake. Farrow Kate, in turn, bought Emma Claire's old bike. In all $5 was exchanged. They have had fun learning the value of a dollar.

Daddy turns #&!!!!!

Happy Birthday Jim. Everyone at our house loves a serious birthday celebration.

New Pet (for a day)

You never know what we are going to find out here on "the farm". Jim found a wild baby rabbitt out in the field. Of course the girls, and I, wanted to keep her. They named her Allie. After reading on the internet that they could not survive in human care, we let her go that same night back to her mommy.

Yes, this is her cage inside my kitchen!!!

Ueltschey Farewell - We will miss you!

We were honored to host a farewell party for Marcus and Whitney last night. There were many involved with making this happen. We cannot express how much we are going to miss you in Tupelo, but are so amazed at your willingness to answer God's call in your lives. I think everyone present was there to say they will be praying for you and supporting you in any way possible. You are dear. (Sorry, Marcus, that you didn't make it into any pictures)

Farrow Kate's swim party

Saturday, Farrow Kate got to celebrate again with friends and family. The weather held off for the 25 kiddos to swim (instead of being in our house, yikes!). Farrow Kate never stopped swimming the whole time she was out there.....then she got to have cake and open presents. Who could ask for more. Thank you to everyone who came and made it so much fun for her. I can't believe my baby is 3 (wow, tearing up writing that)

Thank you Kelli for the beautiful and delicious cake.

I have to say that Farrow Kate asked for a butterfly and flower birthday. Well, oddly enough, this butterfly( on the building ) situated itself by the balloons for most of the party. I told Farrow Kate that the butterfly came to her party.