My parents grow sweetcorn for their family and friends...and I am lucky enough to be in that group!
YES! :)
So-this summer we got some corn from them...
Now-I remember eating corn on the cob all the time in the summer! I do NOT remember however how long you had to cook it.
Jason and I husked our first batch of corn from my mom and I threw it in a pot full of water and turned to knob up up up!
The corn came to a boil-and I just let it boil..........and boil............and boil.
I probably let it go for a good 15 minutes.
So here I am thinking-yes, another tasty meal made for my sweet husband-my work here is done.
Not so fast...
Jason took a few bites and said....what is wrong with this corn?
I said What? Nothing!? It's sweetcorn!!
He said It is so mushy-and it's not really sweet at all-is this field corn???
NO it's not field corn. Humpf.....and I stomped off to clean my plate. I thought the corn was....ok.
Well-a week after this I am at my Mom and Dad's house and we are having corn on the cob for supper. I bit into a piece and was amazed!
I said to my mom-How did you make this taste so good?
My mom looked at me weird and said...I boiled it.
After a short conversation on how long she boiled it-I realized that boiling corn for 15 minutes will remove most of the "good tasting stuff" out of it. Pretty much we had just eaten starch...no sweet!
My mom and dad got a good laugh out of it, and my brother have teased me all week about my crappy corn!
SO-tonight I redeemed myself...I followed my moms directions and just brought the water to a boil and then turned it off....
Jason took a bite-and said.........THIS IS THE BEST CORN EVER!
Just what I wanted to hear! :)
A lesson for all my blog reading, corn on the cob eating friends-boil your corn quick. It's not pasta! ;)
Monday, August 8, 2011
Greta turns 10 & four wheeling!
This picture sums up my husband and his love for ATVs....its quite intense!
Scott popping a wheelie! Notice we are ALL wearing helmets-safety first!
I think Andy looks like a little kid in this picture the way he is smiling!
Watch out!
Show off! ;)
Getting mud whipped at me as I try to get a cool shot!
Dad's beans-they are up to the boys' chests-can you even see Greta??
Happy birthday little girl-you were a total suprise, and continue to amaze me with how smart you are. I am so blessed to have a little sister. I love you!
Happy wishes are sure to come-shes 10! :)
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Puppies!
My parent's dog-Sam-had PUPPIES!
When they are a few weeks old these little babies will need a home! They will be FREE! Contact me or my mom and dad if you are interested!
This is their other dog, Jake!
Greta LOVES the puppies!
They also have 4 very full apple trees!
And chickens!
Enjoy your Saturday!
Friday, August 5, 2011
A few Picnik's of Andy's senior pictures...
I took some photos of Andy tonight for his senior pictures-and then I did some Picnik editing to them just to dress 'em up a little...enjoy!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Back in the olden' days...
Some random things that made me think about my yesteryears...
I remember when I was young...say 7ish and my parents had a phone hooked up outside, right outside our house because they were so often outside that they would miss important phone calls, such as a customer needing my dad to bale for him. It had a cord on it and everything...one of those old time ones. ha! A particular moment that stands out to me is when the phone was ringing and ringing, and it was usually my job to answer it but I couldn't because the geese, that would chase me, had decided to chill next to the phone for the day. They would stick out their beaks and jab them at me and hiss and honk. I am seriously scarred for life from those geese....they used to get me!
I remember going to my very first movie in a movie theater...All Dogs go to Heaven. It was when they used to have a free movie at the Charles Theater in Charles City over the 4th of July. It was a moment that I still remember very fondly. I couldn't wait to see my next movie!
This last one is a good one!
I had band camp and it was my Sophomore year and I had just got my school permit. So I was feeling pretty inviceable. Anyway-from where my parents live to Nashua it is about 6 miles and has 4 very sharp curves...all gravel. I loved my sweet Buick that I drove, and I liked to test the limits too. I was coming home after band camp and jamming out to the radio...on the second to last curve I started fishtailing and pretty much freaked out! Luckily, I just went over the ditch and into a field, ironically owned by my dad! The ditch was more of a hill I would say. After a bit of screaming and realizing I was ok, I had to assess the damage-just a bit of dirt and grass stuck up under the bottom of the car...not much. So I drove home, out of the field driveway and was PRAYING my parents weren't home. And God answered that one! I quickly got to work pulling all the grass and dirt out of the bumper and underneath the car. I NEVER told my parents what happenend...until 2 months ago! They weren't really suprised...see I also have a problem with flying through the T intersection that is just off our corner when it was icy out...Dad pulled me out 3 times once in a two week span! I don't drive like that anymore...hah!
I often catch myself thinking how different life will be for my little sister, Greta. She has always known what a cell phone is and can run it better than my mom and dad. She grew up with the internet, and knows how to run the TV remote better than most adults. It's amazing how things have changed and how much more they will...this little saying I found on Facebook sums up what my thoughts were today...
I remember when I was young...say 7ish and my parents had a phone hooked up outside, right outside our house because they were so often outside that they would miss important phone calls, such as a customer needing my dad to bale for him. It had a cord on it and everything...one of those old time ones. ha! A particular moment that stands out to me is when the phone was ringing and ringing, and it was usually my job to answer it but I couldn't because the geese, that would chase me, had decided to chill next to the phone for the day. They would stick out their beaks and jab them at me and hiss and honk. I am seriously scarred for life from those geese....they used to get me!
I remember going to my very first movie in a movie theater...All Dogs go to Heaven. It was when they used to have a free movie at the Charles Theater in Charles City over the 4th of July. It was a moment that I still remember very fondly. I couldn't wait to see my next movie!
This last one is a good one!
I had band camp and it was my Sophomore year and I had just got my school permit. So I was feeling pretty inviceable. Anyway-from where my parents live to Nashua it is about 6 miles and has 4 very sharp curves...all gravel. I loved my sweet Buick that I drove, and I liked to test the limits too. I was coming home after band camp and jamming out to the radio...on the second to last curve I started fishtailing and pretty much freaked out! Luckily, I just went over the ditch and into a field, ironically owned by my dad! The ditch was more of a hill I would say. After a bit of screaming and realizing I was ok, I had to assess the damage-just a bit of dirt and grass stuck up under the bottom of the car...not much. So I drove home, out of the field driveway and was PRAYING my parents weren't home. And God answered that one! I quickly got to work pulling all the grass and dirt out of the bumper and underneath the car. I NEVER told my parents what happenend...until 2 months ago! They weren't really suprised...see I also have a problem with flying through the T intersection that is just off our corner when it was icy out...Dad pulled me out 3 times once in a two week span! I don't drive like that anymore...hah!
I often catch myself thinking how different life will be for my little sister, Greta. She has always known what a cell phone is and can run it better than my mom and dad. She grew up with the internet, and knows how to run the TV remote better than most adults. It's amazing how things have changed and how much more they will...this little saying I found on Facebook sums up what my thoughts were today...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Putting things on paper...
Things I struggle with:
--Realizing that even though sometimes things do go my way-they won't always.
--Seeing life from my husband's perspective.
--Being in charge of people/high schoolers.
--Understanding that others may not always be on the same page as I am.
--Doing the dishes-only because I despise them.
--Finding my patience.
Do you ever feel totally overwhelmed that you just need to write everything down and breathe?
I do.
I usually don't get stressed or flustered very easily.
I needed this today. I don't like to paint a picture that our life is perfect. It is far from that. Today, I had some things come up that made me step back and assess. I don't do it a lot and probably should make it a habit to do it more often.
Now-to end this post on a good note-here are some tidbits of happinesses in my life.
I am all caught up on laundry.
The sink is full of dishes, not the counter! Usually it is both!
I'm respected.
I have some of the best friends and family I could EVER have asked for.
My husband is my best friend. He really truly is.
My fingernails are LONG!
I'm confident in myself-and know that I make good decisions even when others disagree with me.
My heart is happy-and that is all that matters!
--Realizing that even though sometimes things do go my way-they won't always.
--Seeing life from my husband's perspective.
--Being in charge of people/high schoolers.
--Understanding that others may not always be on the same page as I am.
--Doing the dishes-only because I despise them.
--Finding my patience.
Do you ever feel totally overwhelmed that you just need to write everything down and breathe?
I do.
I usually don't get stressed or flustered very easily.
I needed this today. I don't like to paint a picture that our life is perfect. It is far from that. Today, I had some things come up that made me step back and assess. I don't do it a lot and probably should make it a habit to do it more often.
Now-to end this post on a good note-here are some tidbits of happinesses in my life.
I am all caught up on laundry.
The sink is full of dishes, not the counter! Usually it is both!
I'm respected.
I have some of the best friends and family I could EVER have asked for.
My husband is my best friend. He really truly is.
My fingernails are LONG!
I'm confident in myself-and know that I make good decisions even when others disagree with me.
My heart is happy-and that is all that matters!
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Bridget HERRICK!
This past weekend was a memorable one to say the least!
Jason and I were both part of a wedding that has been a long time coming...Jason's brother Adam married his longtime girlfriend, Bridget!
These two have been together for a VERY long time! If I remember right-since Middle School!
Here comes the BRIDE!
The MOST GORGEOUS bride ever and me!
Jason was a groomsman and I was a bridesmaid! We were so happy to be a part of their big day!
My little sister-Greta!
Cousins! The Nebraskians invaded IOWA! :-) Clint is the one on the far left and Mitch is the second one in on the right. Those two are brothers and cousins to the rest!
The reception was at the Moose Lodge! We could NOT leave without a few pics with Moosey!
Cousin Michelle and I the next day-watching Adam and Bridget open up their gifts!
The clan!
Brothers-up to no good-normal stuff!
Michelle and Jack with Baby Winny! So CUTE!
This weekend was full of emotion and overall happiness! Bridget and Adam-you two are AMAZING people and we are so blessed to have both of you a part of our family! :) We wish you all the happiness in the world!
Hope you enjoy your honeymoon in Cancun! :) Have a few cold ones for us!
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