Thayer's Corner Park, 8250 Napier Road, Northville

This is where I grew up down in Northville -

My parents sold it to Northville Parks and Recreation -

Its now a beautiful park

complete with hiking trails, community gardens,

for more pictures click on this link;

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110601&id=590720673&l=0d1eef10db

Traverse City Schooner Festival

There are many great reasons for you to

vacation in our home town ;-)

Here is another!

If you are lucky enough to live up north!!

You are lucky enough!!

Leland Michigan

Harper - she is the sweetest little girl!

Scuttle paid us a visit

Fishtown Fishing Boat

Lest We Forget

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

Out in the yard with your wife and children

Working on some stage in LA

Did you stand there in shock at the site of

That black smoke rising against that blue sky

Did you shout out in anger

In fear for your neighbor

Or did you just sit down and cry

Did you weep for the children

Who lost their dear loved ones

And pray for the ones who don't know

Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble

And sob for the ones left below

Did you burst out in pride

For the red white and blue

The heroes who died just doing what they do

Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer

And look at yourself to what really matters

I'm just a singer of simple songs

I'm not a real political man

I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you

The difference in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God

And I remember this from when I was young

Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us

And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day

Teaching a class full of innocent children

Driving down some cold interstate

Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor

In a crowded room did you feel alone

Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her

Did you dust off that bible at home

Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened

Close your eyes and not go to sleep

Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages

Speak with some stranger on the street

Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow

Go out and buy you a gun

Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching

And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger

Stand in line and give your own blood

Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family

Thank God you had somebody to love

Note Worthy

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape...

but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything...

but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her...

but a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...

A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings

and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks sure footed...

but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face...

but a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...

but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey

that she will become strong!

Author unknown, but appreciated ...

(A woman of strength shared this with me.)

Summers Here

Moon over a farm
Now that summer is finally here
so are all the signs of fall
Leaves changin
Crisp Mornings
Apples dropping
Geese Flying (south)
Managed to squeeze in two days at the beach
this summer (all in one week)

Port Austin Light

Point Aux Barques

Lighthouses and their history fasinate me!

Busy Busy days -

Trying to get all the work caught up that has been coming in

Packing for our trip to Georgia

Trying to sell SOME of our cattle

Having a bit of summer fun

Getting Projects done!

Special note;

Happy Anniversary to Brian and Mindy

The evidence of God's presence far outweighs the proof of His absence.

Pictures of the our Cows (lots of kids were asking for more)

Brisket -

Love the coloring on his face!

Peek a moo

Daisy May

MayBelle

Brisket again -

he is moo cute ;-)