16th Annual Pulgogi Festival

Yes folks, 16 years of this festival, which was held Sunday, October 26 this year. I can't believe Google calendar doesn't recognize it yet as an annual event. This year there were 40 people here. Growing all the time. What a fun time though. 20 lbs of meat, 4 cookers of rice, a roaster full of stir fried veggies and 65 eggrolls. Lots of cookies and cakes. Pumpkins were carved but not nearly as many as in the past. All these kids that need to get home to bed... hahaa and old people who need the same thing. 

 It was required of me to try out the eggrolls that I was going to serve. It is a cook's cross that she must bear. 

The Friday before Pulgogi Festival, Jayme and Trey asked me to go to Roca Berry Farm with them. His mom and sister were along also. So Fun. Poppy liked the corn bin.

The little family.

It was such a beautiful day!

On Saturday I put up a few of my decorations. Didn't go all out this year since I sort of has a busy weekend the weekend before. And I worked at the office three 10 hour days that week...

But the kids like a little bit of decoration so I did these.

Sunday came and after church I went with Jayme to Trey's soccer game.

Then home to start cooking.

I cook the meat out in the garage on my grill burner because I like the gas flame heat better than my electric stove and mostly I like the mess out in the garage and my house doen't smell like pulgogi for 3 weeks! It was such a beautiful day that it was nice to be out there. Meanwhile in the house, Ashley was frying eggrolls and Jake was cooking veggies. Well oiled machine. Thank goodness the rice cooker cooks the rice for me!

I had tables set up all over the house. Everyone found a place and the eating started.

I always forget to take lots of pictures...

Boden was dressing up to show Travis so Bobbi put on his mask.

Then it was hayride time. Strangely a lot of the parents put their kids on and walked away...but those of us that went had a great time!

The pictures are a bit blurry because it was so bumpy. 

And yes it was nice enough to wear tank tops.

Satchel laid his head on my shoulder the whole ride and sang songs as he looked out over the pond. "wawa fish, glub glub glub" it was a great song.

Easton was our youngest rider. 

Jayme and Trey carved a pumpkin with the Real Madrid logo on it and Hudson and carved a blue vampire pumpkin.

The night got away from us so the carving didn't really happen but it was still fun.

I had given all the kids a cookie decorating kit to take home so one of the mom's sent me pictures.

Roscoe was so excited.

I made a kit for Poppy also and she and I decorated hers on Tuesday, (October 28)

She loved doing this and we made a huge mess but it was fun.

On Wednesday the 29 I took Poppy and Boden out to my house to play. They had a great time and it was a beautiful day. Lots of sandbox time.

This cracked me up because they naturally went boy to workshop and girl to kitchen. Love it.

Boden dressed up and said "I'm such a hero rescuing her from the bad guys!"

Look how thrilled he is that she let him hold her. He thinks she's so little when they really aren't that far apart size wise.

Then they sat and rocked like two little old people. 

Random hugs and "LOVE YOU" from Poppy.

It was such a fun day.

Then I had a few days home and I had a chance to make a little project that Jayme asked me to make for Poppy's room.

Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2 Bryan and I took a couple days and went out of town just to relax. 

Ever since we went to Spain he says my name like they do "Patrithia" but he sounds like the count so when we saw this count we needed to take a picture. As it was voting day I thought this fan was appropriate.

We found a Freddy's in Leavenworth, KS and if there was one in Lincoln I would be in trouble. I love their fries! 

On Wednesday, Boden and I went over to see Poppy. She calls him "Bobo" and he just loves her! 

Bryan had started tearing out the bathroom at Jayme and Trey's house and it turned into a week long project but the end result is amazing! Poppy wasn't too sure about him in there.

After hours of hard labor on Bryan's part...and a toilet in the living room...

New bathroom! no more mold and gross floor.

I am always so grateful for my very handy and patient husband. 

The dogs were glad to have us back around more also. So I had to play fetch with Oliver and pet Mae at the same time.

Yesterday when I woke up there was snow on the ground.

I had told Trey I would be in at 8 to watch Poppy. So I set out and it took me 45 minutes to drive from 70th and Hwy. 2 to their house on 27th and Hwy. 2. That isn't counting the 30 minutes into town. Hwy. 2 was a sheet of ice and there were accicents all over. NO THANKS!! Poppy and I just stayed in all day! 

We had a fun day playing and taking a nap! I must say it is pretty sweet when she runs up and says "Up please, gramma" Melts my heart. 

So now I have caught you up a bit I hope.

Wedding #2!

I am finally finding a few minutes to put up some pictures of Jayme and Trey's wedding! Sunday, October 19 was a beautiful sunny Nebraska fall day. The colors were amazing! 

The service was so pretty and meaningful. We (the two families) all sat on the stage with them. Trey's mom, Beth, and my friend Kathy did an amazing job decorating. The service was at One80 Church. Trey's dad, Kevin, is the pastor there. 

Bobbi took this great picture of Max taking a picture. 

This is one of Max's pictures. 

Trey's friend, Max, is a professional photographer in Nevada and came to do their wedding. 

We had the reception at our church. Desserts and an ice cream sundae bar. It was a nice time of celebrating Jayme and Trey.

Cookies of course!

Lord of the Rings cake.

Our family is growing. What a special season!

I forgot a couple events!

Labor Day! Always a day of labor for Bryan. He cut down some dead trees at Ashley's.

LES (electric company) had topped them for free so he and a couple friends of Ashley's finished them off.

It really opened up her yard to the sun. 

Then the Friday evening that Jayme and Trey got engaged was also the Big Red Tailgate party at the church. Bryan played the gut bucket in the Hillbilly Band. They actually do a really go job.

Yes that's him in the Nebraska sweatshirt and sunglasses playing his gut bucket.

The day before had been 90 degrees and 90% humidity and then Friday was only in the low 60's. Good old Nebraska weather. 

Today I turned on the fireplace in the early morning because it was only 38 degrees. Fall is on it's way.

He said "Will you?" She said "Yes" (round 2)

Last Wednesday Jayme's boyfriend, Trey,  came to talk with Bryan and I about marrying Jayme. Such gentlemen our girls have chosen! 

He called me and asked me to take her to get her nails done.

On Friday evening Trey proposed. 

His mom took pictures. I'm so grateful for young men who know how to treat my girls! 

She said "Yes!"

They have decided on October 19 for their wedding. We are excited for them. 

That means that we also add this little darling to our family. Trey's little girl, Poppy.

So many large life events this year!

World's of Fun Mini Vacation

If you have adult children, you know how hard it is to get everyone's schedule to coordinate. Several months ago Jayme took it upon herself to arrange a family outing to World's of Fun. After much text sending and "That day doesn't work for me" we finally all settled on August, 23. Bryan was still on his vacation time so we planned it! So extremely glad we did. It was such a fun day. Perfect weather, ok maybe a little hot but not in the shade. The lines were almost non-existent and everyone was able to make it. We headed down Saturday morning early and got there about when it opened. First things first we had to find a locker to store all our towels and stuff for Oceans of Fun later. Then on to the rides. You will notice a complete lack of photos of me going on rides...that's because I don't ride them.

 First ride...The Boomerang. I got dizzy just watching. Travis was much more brave than I. He went on all the rides even though he doesn't love them.

And off they go...

and upside down (really glad I am not on this) I'll just take pictures, thanks.

On to the next ride...Some tower thing that zooms up and free falls then up...you get the idea.

These next ones are on the Mamba. I love the one where the cars went right past me. Trey was yelling "Hi Patti-kins!" Bryan and Travis look thrilled...

It seems appropriate that they went on so many rollercoasters since our last month had been a rollercoaster of emotions.

Everyone except Bryan and I did the Skyline. OH my word!! They were put into a sling harnass thing and the cable pulled them to the top of a 198 foot tower, one of them had to pull the release and they fall down and swing out and up on a line! It made me almost pass out to just watch it. Travis and Jayme did it twice! 

Bobbi and Travis

Next up, Jayme and Trey. Shortly after this I decided that I could handle a little ride that looked harmless...from the ground maybe...I didn't open my eyes and sincerely wished that it was over as soon as it started. Bobbi said that as soon as their car started they all decided that I was really going to hate it. It was called The Spinning Dragon...I added "From Hell" to that name after I got off. 

We went and ate some lunch then headed over to the Ocean's of Fun side. We all went on the Fury of The Nile and the Viking Voyager. It was much more crowed on that side but refreshing and fun. Bryan napped on a chair in the shade, Bobbi and Travis went exploring. Ashley, Jayme, Trey and I went down a slide then they went to see what else they could do so I went and laid in the shade and rested also. People watched mostly. Then I noticed a Dad and Mom frantically looking around for a child. Went over and asked if I could help. They described her to me and I set off. Then I saw what I thought was her out in the middle of the large pool on a floating alligator with a bunch of other kids. I went and found the mom and asked her if that was her little girl. She burst into tears, hugged me and hugged me then jumped in the pool and went over to her. The dad was still over on another side looking and calling so I went and pointed them out to him. He grabs my hand and says "You are a hero. How can we ever thank you!!?" Poor little girl, she didn't realize she was lost until they told her...

Our family regathered and we decided to head out. But everyone wanted to ride a few more rides so we went back to the rides and they rode. Travis wanted to do the Skyline one more time and since Ashley hadn't done it the first time she went with him. Then Jayme wanted to go one more time also so it was the 3 of them.

Bobbi took the best video of the last ride. The last time was Ashley, Travis and Jayme.

After that we headed to the lockers, gathered our stuff and headed over ot the hotel. We changed, and then a hotel shuttle took us to a BBQ joint called Smokin Guns. It was so good and so much food! Totally a joint though. Don't expect white tablecloths and fabric napkins. It was featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" Well worth going to. 

We all ate breakfast together at the hotel then Travis and Bobbi headed home and the rest of us went on our way stopping at a few antique stores along the way. 

It was such a fun, momorable weekend. So glad everyone had the time to do it.