Flowers 2 for 1 at Joyce's

I went out and watered some plants before heading to school. We started watching temple Grandin in a class. Still planning to meet with OA on May 7. Kinda strange deal. Student did not get registered for WIT. New contact for student in Omaha. Starting paper on To kill a mocking Bird and multi media projects. Lord, grant me wisdom. After school I headed to Prairie Pedlar. I bough t2 light purple bee balm, 3 butterfly delphiniums, and a pink hibiscus. Then to Joyces. They had 2 for one sale. I got 80 snapdragons, 30 white, 30 blue and 40 mixed asters. I forgot to get status. Pictures from Runner with flowers:

Awana awards night Pizza supper

In bed and reading until 6. Trying to decide if we should head to Burlington this weekend. The weather looks great. There is lots we can do here, but sure would be fun to be with Luke and Karen in such great weather, too. Lord, grant us wisdom. Served about 225 at family awards night plus 9 in the nursery and 16 in youth building. Pictures of HS and MS gals that helped with store,The beautiful IG trees, the sunflowers I planted yesterday and Phillips red wattle pigs.

Weed / rototil after school.

Awake to read. Start Essence of Life. Lord, grant me wisdom. Quick trip during my planning period. I put in the paper work for a personal day May 8. I plan to go to Madison with my sisters. After school I came home and napped. Didn't wake up until news was over at 6. Denny and I had a quick supper and then I went out to rototill the flower area. Denny cleaned the chicken coop for Awana leaders/ family night in a week. The fuse blew in the coop so he spent most of the time getting to it from behind the wall barn boards. I tilled and put out rugs, then planted sunflowers that I had started from seed. Phillip and Denny worked on changing the oil in the tractor. Phillip and Missy planted lots of plants. He tilled up the west garden that he had mowed yesterday. Pictures from 2005:

Love the warm days

Awake and read. Senior exits this am at school. Wore my new top from a staffer's party. I did not need to give a ride to a non driver. I called Motor Inn and scheduled an oil change after school. For PE - we did archery. Media - got ideas for final project 100 points. In Carroll I got a pink flowered serving platter 3, white casserole 3, hair dryer 3. Bag of boys clothes 2, oil change, about 5 pounds of bananas. At home I weeded lily patch. Oh for the weeds, I should have been pulling them in the rain, now when it is dry, they are hard to pull. And there are so many of them. At 9 I went out to check the mail. The Essence box was there. I spent some time looking through it. Denny changed the oil and got the Dixon ready to run. Missy and Callie went to Shopko and got Awana store stuff for older girls. I tried making some whole wheat honey bread in bread machine. I didn't go to bed until 10. That is late for me. Pictures I am so far behind putting pictures in my blog for corresponding days that I am just putting in pictures from 2005.

Happy birthday. Missy!!!!!

After devotions I read the chapter on money management. We were ready for donuts earlier that usual. Denny drove the pickup with Awana store stuff and I took the Prius with the Grands. Brooks sat with us for church. I took Michael home and then got the pizza I had ordered to Jensens. They were headed into the park with bikes after naps. I slept for a while and then went out and started weeding and preening, then watering flower beds. Denny went in and got Stangl's lawnmower running with a new spark plug. We went to camp night. Good turn out. Home to walk a half a mile together. Pictures: I know I took one of your family eating pizza, but I could not find it.

2 wedding showers and lots of rainy showers.

Denny worked in the am at Odebolt. I left for Jordan's' shower about 8:30. It looked so pretty. I (wrongly) covered clay pots on the pastel and lace table clothes with pink and yellow. Lord help me not mess up; Susan served yogurt, granola, fruit, fresh minimuffins/ etc. It was so good. From there to BC where Katelyn and Nick's shower. Very nice, too. Forgot about pictures until on the way to IG. Denny had been Awana shopping with Grands, We ate at Zimmy's Then home to mark all the store items. Missy and Phillip were in green house and so went out there until 5. I went to Lynzie's clothing party. It was nice, I bought a bright spring top. 3 resource gals came from IG. Plus Donna and Suzie came.

7 years ago Mom died... Miss all our parents

M. Bernice Newhouse Bernice Newhouse, age 88, of Decorah, Iowa, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 28, 2008 at Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa by Rev. Matthew Larson with burial in Burr Oak Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 27 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and an hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Mina “Bernice” (Meylink) Newhouse was born December 10, 1919, in Hull, Iowa, the daughter of Berend J. and Mina Bernice (Houwers) Meylink. She was baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church in Hull, IA. Bernice attended Hull Elementary School and Hull High School. She received a two year teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College and taught grades 1 and 2 in Urbana, IA from 1939-1941 and then kindergarten in Rock Valley, IA. On May 26, 1941, Bernice was united in marriage with Maynard Arnold Newhouse in her home in Hull, IA. They started farming near Burr Oak in 1946 where Bernice was busy with her household and seven children. For the past 30 years, they spent winters in Brownsville, TX. Bernice was a member of the Burr Oak Lutheran Church and in the winters, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Brownsville, TX, and directed choirs at both churches. She was also a member of Joan of Arc, Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus, served on the Decorah Library Board, was active with the Burr Oak Lutheran Church Women, Silver Crest Golf and Country Club and RSVP. She was a teacher substitute in the North Winneshiek school system and her love of teaching led her to do volunteer work in the Brownsville school district. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maynard on September 1, 2000; and two brothers: Henry and William Meylink. She is survived by her seven children: Nancy Beck of Madison, WI, Craig (Marilyn) Newhouse of Decorah, IA, Gail (Bruce) Henderson of Atlantic, IA, Faith (Dennis) Johnson of Ida Grove, IA, Jean (Arlen) Schrum of Indianola, IA, Keith (Jane) Newhouse of Rosemount, MN, Bruce Newhouse of Decorah, IA; 18 grandchildren: Susan (Mike) Bramwell, Betsy (Wade) Hanna, Ben (Becca) Newhouse, Julie (Josh) Felhofer, Barbara Newhouse (Katolo Mendamenda), Scott (Beth) Henderson, Todd Henderson (Julia Hartwig), Brad (Michelle) Henderson, Matt (Becky) Johnson, Melissa (Phillip) Jensen, Luke Johnson, Miranda Johnson, Katie, Christy and Beth Schrum, Justine and Nancy Newhouse, Maynard Newhouse; nine great grandchildren: Abby and Gavin Bramwell, Martin Hanna, Benson and Beau Newhouse, Haley and Torren Johnson, Evan and Anabel Jensen; one sister-in-law, Verna Simenson of Neenah, WI....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Maynard Newhouse, 88, of Burr Oak Maynard Arnold Newhouse, 88, of Burr Oak, died Sept. 1, 2000, at the Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital after being an invalid about a year and a half as a result of multiple health problems. He was born on Aug. 1, 1912, in Highland Township to Albert and Myrtle Casterton Newhouse. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1930, from Iowa State Teachers College in 1937 and graduate school of the University of Minnesota. He was married to Bernice Meylink on May 26, 1941. Seven children were born to that union: Nancy Beck, Craig (Marilyn) Newhouse, Gail (Bruce) Henderson, Faith (Dennis) Johnson, Jean (Arlin) Schrum, Keith (Jane) Newhouse and Bruce (Barbara) Newhouse. He served during WWII in the Mediterranean Theater with 337 Infantry Custer Division. He received a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Later, he served with the T5 Division Headquarters in information and education matters. During his life he served as a principal, instructor and coach in Burr Oak; Urbana, Iowa, and Canton. From 1946 until 1995, he farmed. He was a member of Burr Oak Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the VFW, the Silver Crest Country Club, the REC Board, the Tri-County School Board and the Brownsville, Texas Country Club. He was a board president of NE Farm Service. In 1969 he was named an Iowa Master Farmer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Bernice, seven children, 22 grandchildren and one sister, Verna Simenson. The funeral was held Monday at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church with the Rev. Hans Floan officiating. Burial was in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Fjelstul Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

After school planning work

Slept pretty well last night. Lunch with Sue and Naomi at Zimmies. Need to get some fruit. Called Luke and Maybe we will head to Burlington next Friday May 1. They are planning to go to Cedar Rapids on Sat. for a 3D/ make conference. There was a coed track meet after school. I stayed and worked on lesson plans until 7. At home, I went to CSA greenhouse, Denny was spraying off the lawnmower. We walked and talked about a mile. Started on better eating. We talked to Luke at night. Denny was telling how he thinks he is losing his taste for coffee. He described how he no longer stands by the pot first thing in the morning to get the first cup off the press and how he doesn't fill and drink 2 thermoses of coffee at work. Luke replied that perhaps it is not losing his taste for coffee, instead Denny is just becoming a normal coffee drinker. Luke makes us smile. Pictures were taken 4/4

Last Regular Awana for 2014-2015

Stayed in bed until 6. That's a long time for me. I went out to check the plants to see if they needed water. They looked okay. Media class went okay. "Someone is in my chair" dilemma. Worked out okay. Ind. Living browned hamburger and made ramen noodle salad dressing. PD went well. Talked about 9th grader orientation. Left IG at 4 with Brooks for a hair cut. I asked Mary about Kathleen. We headed to Awana. Nice bunch of girls. Later that night Kathleen called. Very interesting. I am glad she is sending a hard copy of the information she gave me. Lots of info. Denny and I split a pill before bed. It helps. Pictures of Bergman Triplets:

Tuesday April 21 Meet in Storm Lake

Early start, but felt kinda groggy. Day went well. I left school and headed to Storm Lake. We met at Maurices. We both liked the same shoe there and they were buy one and get the second half price. Now we each are the proud owners of identical shoes. Then we headed to Good will. We ate Chinese buffet and then to Wal Mart. I bought a very soft brown fleece blanket and Mandy did too. At home Denny had entertained the kids with popcorn and watching a movie while Missy and Phillip worked with pigs, then he went and worked on the lawn mower. On the way home, I drove past Joyce's Greenhouse. They have buy one and get the next free on April 30- May 3. Make room, CSA greenhouse. Pictures from afternoon in Savannah and baby Zoey: Zoey born April 21, 2015: It's days like this I love the most Posted June 15 by mom Caitlin

Gymnastics in Denison

Early start to the day. I showered early to dry my hair. Meeting with Cathy before school. Quick time to talk about concerns. Sad. Rest of day went better. Started Dorito commercials with a student. After school I went to Jensens' and we went to Denison for Gymnastics. Mandy texted and tomorrow we are going to meet in Storm Lake. Looking like a fun week. Pictures off Facebook: 18_n.jpg" />

Rain, Rain, Rain

I got up and worked on IEP exit stuff. Then took 2 grands for donuts. I had made a bouquet for the front of the church with daffodils and tulips. I forgot it in the back to the Prius. Uffta. Jensens came to share a breakfast casserole that Missy had given to me a while ago. The dishwasher is not fixed. Naps in the afternoon. Now just getting documentation for a student. Still a rainy day. Pictures of Prom goers.

Rest and read ... rainy gray day love it

I stayed n bed while Denny headed off to work in Odebolt. Nice to be warm and read. Next I listened to a Netflicks TV porgram while I cleaned the kitchen and bedroom and started clothes washing. Then to CSA to put some dahlia tubers into the soil. And hopefully start some sunflower, zinnia, and maxi sunflower seeds germinating . After Dennywas done at work he visited with Mark. After lunch we rested, Denny napped and I watched netflick that I am addicted to. Really need to change that... maybe get a life of my own. I am only blogging now because my phone if buffeting.

April 17, 2015 Happy birthday Evan!!

I stopped over at Jensens' before school to braid Anabel's hair in 4 tiny little braids in the front, just like Isabelle and get the check for Evan's birthday Pizza. School was regular. I thought I would check on visiting a student in Omaha. I called later in the afternoon and the family was visiting this weekend. I stopped at the jewelry sale. Mandy wanted a plain necklace with a birthdate ring. Also got some Awana store items. Then to Pizza Hut and a quick stop at Skate Palace to see Prom Decorations. To Jensens with Pizza. Alan and Laurie were there. Also 3 little boys and Livvy. Great birthday. They got dirty in the stream and then made marshmallow blow guns. Great Army birthday cake. Mandy, Jason and Piper got there about 6. Great night. Anabel came to chill with Cooks and us on the deck while they took the boys home. Brooks had gone home with Alan and Laurie.

Second day in SC

No student rider with us today to SC. I rode with the elementary staff. Lynzie drove school car after her meeting was done. Over lunch I met a home school family. I got home early enough to do to Dose Garage sale. Then Denny met me and wa ate Mexican. I headed to school to work on next week's plans. Denny went to a meeting at the hospital. I joined him and then we headed home. Pictures of $1 eggs from Grandpa.

sioux city aea meeting

Up and reading in bed. I made a phone call, but there was no rider to SC. Another staff member :) and I left school about 7 and got to the AEA building about 8. Alan, Amber and Leah were there also. The sessions were pretty good. We had seen 3 of the videos that they showed at PD. At 4 we made a quick stop at Good will. Then home. I am so happy many of my sunflower seeds are sprouting. Awana went okay. The kids were a little worked up. Susan visited with me about HS testing. Uffta.

Busy night, motorcycle meeting, Concert in Odebolt, Home school in IG

I sure like to read in bed. At school, Lorraine subbed and so I was able to go over sub notes with her to Wed. and Thurs. Stress over media slide on zooming tips. I left school and went to the grocery store for a while. Then I went to the library and worked on the computer until the riders meeting at 5:30. Then to Odebolt to watch the kids' concert. I left after Evan had been the narrator and Anabel had sung. Back to IG to get the school car for the trip to SC. Then to the home school meeting. At home I just went to bed. Early morning tomorrow.

Missed Monday April 13

Up and read in bed. Took the Prius to school, but forgot school keys were in the Jeep. Picked up and gave a ride. Started short short stories in English. Looked up recipes on internet for Ind. Living. Need to write up documentation for absent student. After school, I headed home. Cute Brooks came in to visit while Phillip was in CSA shed. I potted some dahlia bulbs. We grilled hamburgers. Brooks wanted us to go to his house to look at his "new" shoes. Pretty cute ... the ones from the attic in the bunk house. Hand me downs. He was amazing, remembering and asking about things we had gotten when we went to Carroll together. We headed pretty much right to bed. It seems like we are always too tired. Really need to exercise to get our energy back up. Pictures from when Brooks wanted to show us his new shoes. And Denny wore Brook's hat. And Brooks and his blow gun marshmallow shooter.

Headed home

Great day. Up and working on leggos with Grands, Becky fixed egg burritos for breakfast. YUM!! We left for church. Kane was the smallest of three in the armour of God for the service this am. We ate at 54th Street. It was good. We left for home about 1 and stopped at Hendersons. We ordered Casey's pizza for Phillips birthday and ate it when they came over and did chores. I texted a student to give a ride in the morning.

Upwards BB. And fun

Short night, getting in at midnight and up by 6. Grands joined me in the living room for leggos. We were on the road to upwards BB by 8:00. Some had left earlier. Fun time to watch the kids in their 2 games and having Matt be the coach for Turin, and Becky is the coach for Haley. Free popcorn is a bonus, too. We went shopping for me after the games. I got 4 Fiesta yellow plates and a bottle of perfume. There were lots to try and I had Denny help decide. He was mainly with the boys in the playground and arcade game area. We got home and had turkey sandwiches, then naps for most of us. T&H were watching a netflicks when I got up. We watched for a while and then went outside exploring. We found some wild onions/chives along the field line and dug them up with our hands. Kinda like the book Holes. Great supper of grilled pork chops and grilled veggies. Later make your own sundae for dessert. YUM!! Nice day in Missouri.

Friday ... ahhhh

Lord, help me today as I address absents from school. Grant me wisdom and help students see their responsibility. Students were absent again. Uffta!! In Liv made cake in a bowl for class before doing the assignment. After school I stopped by a home. Good visit. Needs prayer. Volunteered to pick up at 7:30. Lord, work it out. Stopped to visit Alicia and Jonathon. Good visit. Got towels for kitchen at Shopko. Missy called as she was leaving KC with tag kids. I bought her some fruit for Philllip's b day tomorrow. Tax appointment at 5:15. Uffta!! Came home and thought about heading to Savannah. Had some salsa, cheese, meat hot dip with chips. I went to CSA shed and potted about 6 dahlia roots and 6 sunflower germinated seeds. Denny laid down for a while. I packed and we left for Missouri about 8. Denny drove and we got there about midnight. Looking forward to Upwards basketball tomorrow morning. Thank you Jesus for your blessings. Pictures of Haley in Upwards Basketball.