Week in Lorimor Iowa

Marty went to his Grandpa Rick's for a week. He had a blast. They went fishing almost everyday. Here is a picture of one of the fish he caught. He was so proud. Marty also go to shot his 22 while he was there. He is a great shot. He wrote Greg a thank you note and sent him some of the targets he shot. Grandpa said he fixed 3 meals a day, Marty is a young boy he can eat!! Marty was not ready to come home. He loves being in the country. He may go back in August.

Morel Hunting

So this year we have not had alot of luck morel mushroom hunting. We seem to find a few here and a few there. We have found enough to feed ourselves three times but thats it! Ugh! I still have yet to find a honey hole!

The season it about over for our area.

In The Forrest.....part two

The trees were amazing!!! Enjoy!

In The Forrest...part one

Some images from the Forrest. We did not find any mushrooms but we loved the scenery.

Morels!!!!! Found 4-11-2010

Morels Morels Morels

I think I found the worlds smallest morel! I found morels in areas I did not look last year. The areas I was searching last year do not seem to be producing morels this year. I know the picture looks like a lot but there is only about two pans full. They are all very small. We need light evening rain and for the temperatures to stay in the 50's overnight. So all of you out there need to pray for light evening rain!!! If there is anyone out there who owns land and does not hunt morels themselves I would love to talk to you and teach you what to look for. I don't know anyone in Kansas who will let me hunt morels on their land. Email me rjmcarr@hotmail.com .

Swimming

I took Marty and some of his friends swimming where I work today. It was so much fun. Today turned out to be a beautiful day. I Loved the sunshine.

I did not take the picture, but I love it. It makes me think of summer.......I can't wait for summer!

St Pattys 2010

2010 St. Patty's Parade!

St. Patty's Day Parade 2010

We were apart of the Cooper's Cause Parade Event again this year. We all were so cold waiting for it to start. We all had so much fun. Until next year my friends!

Let it rain! Let it rain! Let it rain!

Rain is good in moderation. We need rain for morrell mushrooms!!!! and flowers too.

Spring just around the corner, yea!

Worked in the yard today. I had Marty and one of his friends helping me. It was so nice out there. I found 3 snakes in my yard today, yuck. I didn't think is was warm enough for snakes to be out, but I guess I was wrong!! I have tuplips coming up in the yard already! Spring is just around the corner, so you know what that means.......MORRELL MUSHROOMS! I can't wait!

finally posting

So I know it's been a long time since I blogged. I will do my best to keep up with this blog so I can keep all of you up to date with my family.

Marty is 11 now and has officially hit puberty!!! (Doctor confirmed) Ugh! Oh the joys we have ahead of us. I will keep you all entertained over the next few years. Marty would be so mad at me if I put his latest story on here, so sorry I can't share.

Marty weighs 78 lbs and is 4'6"......almost as tall as his mom!! He is pretty excited about being taller than his mom.

We have a puppy, Harley, that we got around Christmas, he is 5 months old now and weighs 31 lbs! Triumph is a totally different dog, he loves Harley! Triumph went through a stage of not eating, not playing, just laying around. I guess dogs can get depressed like us. So, now Triumph has a friend!!

I will try to get pictures up soon...