Another Jammed Pack Weekend

We went to Bloomington this weekend for my cousin Amy's wedding. We decided it would be easier, and more fun, if we went without Mya. She stayed at Grandma Diane's for her first slumber party without Mommy and Daddy. We were a little nervous about it so we spent the night there on Friday with her before she was on her own on Saturday. She did a great job, and I don't really think she missed us much! Grandma Diane is great about playing with her and keeping her busy! We are so lucky to have her!

Mya was listening to the message we left her on her cellphone.

Our first stop, once in Bloomington, was to meet our new little friend, Isabel Marie Funk. She was born on September 10th to our friends, Kristy and Ben. She is absolutely beautiful! She is jaundice so she has to spend most of her time in her "tanning bed." Lucky for us, it was feeding time when we arrived so we got to hold her! I love my little Izzy and can't wait to watch her grow. Mya is almost 1 year older than her! I can't wait for them to be friends!

(We love her name.... Mya's middle name Isabel.... My middle name Marie..... of course, Funk- a family name!)

Mommy checking on Izzy while she's in her "tanning bed" Auntie Rachel holding her lil' Izzy. Oh boy, I think I'm starting to ovulate! :0)
I even think Matt is getting BABY FEVER!

You can't beat a warm, September day watching some football in the Pub II beer garden!
Cheese balls and beer... YUMMY!
Matt even admitted going to ISU may not have been so bad afterall!

FUNK'S GROVE BARN TOUR

Our family barn was featured in the Funk's Grove Township Barn Tour. Lots and lots of barn "enthusiasts" toured the many barns in the Funk's Grove Township. My dad was thrilled to share his knowledge and love of the barn with the tourists. We even got a tour... I was shocked, and a bit embarrassed, that I didn't know much about my very own barn! It really is quite awesome!

Front view of the barn- One tourists stated our barn was one of the "best" in the area.

Side view of the barn. An "elevator" is used to raise and lower hay into the attic through the side upstairs window.

A pulley system in the barn's attic designed to lift hay from below into the storage area.

A view of the cattle and horses from the attic window.

Some of the stables on the main floor. We sometimes keep our horses in here.

My dad showing us some of the features in one of the stalls.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDRA!

Today is Andra's 33rd birthday. We celebrated with cake and presents this morning before we all left Mimi and Papa's house!