Tag Archives: Nebraska

#3…this is for YOU!

by nebraskawheatie

“A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” ~ Unknown

Taylor turned 18 on November 2. It was the day we left on our annual fall camping trip. Life happened and I haven’t been able to do a post just for her. This is your post, Taylor…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I decided what I wanted to do for you was to gather a few pictures together for all the world to see. What I really wanted them to see was a shortened version of the kid you were and the young woman you have become. I hope I have adequately done this.

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Thankful Thanksgiving Thursday: FAMILY!

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GOD IS SO GOOD!

Jenna and the CLAAS Beast(s)

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Jamie told me a couple of days ago she had lined up a personal tour of the CLAAS of Omaha plant with Jenna.

Jenna started working for CLAAS quite some time ago. I grew up respecting someone’s place of employment which meant don’t visit unless there’s a need and don’t call unless there’s an emergency. So, when Jamie told me she was going to visit Jenna at work, I thought…”well, heck, if she’s going maybe I’ll tag along too”. If Jamie hadn’t gone, I may have felt like I couldn’t visit until another group of custom harvesters made their way to the plant.

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July 27, 1945 Thank You

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Jim and I were able to visit the WWII memorial while in Washington DC last December. He always wished he could have gotten his dad there to view the memorial erected to honor him and his fellow war heroes.

I had a different idea for a post than the one you are about to read. I intended on sharing our weekend of camping. This will have to wait for a few days.

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How is it That a Week has Disappeared?

by nebraskawheatie

CAUTION!    This is a lengthy – but fun – post!

It’s actually been 10 days ago that I shared with you the happenings of the Zeorian household.  When I left off on the 21st, we were about to begin an adventure at a local State Park. Plans changed. Instead, we packed a lunch and headed to the “Eagle’s Nest”. The Eagle’s Nest was built quite a few years ago – when Jamie and Jenna were much smaller. Then came along Taylor and Callie. Now… it’s Brooklyn and Jillian’s turn to play and imagine and have fun.

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That’s Really The Right Thing To Do

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While we were driving home in September, I had time to listen to a lot of radio from Montana to Nebraska, back to Montana and then back to Nebraska again. Something that really hit a chord with me involved the changes to the school lunch program. I shared a couple of Trent Loos’ blogs (blog #1 and blog #2) and also shared with you my opinion in my blog titled “It’s What ANY Momma Bear Would Do”.

Harvest Public Media posted a couple of questions on their Twitter account recently relating to the changes in the school lunch program. I answered them by telling them how the changes have affected our family. I received a phone call from Grant Gerlock with NET Radio asking me if I would be willing to help him with an article on how these portion cutbacks are affecting my children. I agreed. Grant came to our house last Thursday to record my answers. He also went to our school and interviewed our district superintendent (Thank you, Dan!). The outcome was a story published by Harvest Public Media, “School lunch changes create meaty issue”,  and by NET Radio, “Slimmer School Lunches Struggle To Fit In”. The radio interview can be listened to at both sites. 

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Just Checkin In

by nebraskawheatie

Some days seem so much fuller than others! Mine have been more full than usual since Friday. So full that checking in with my blog and my blog friends has been tough to squeeze in. I’m going to take a few minutes before the next half of the day begins and we’re off on another adventure.

I agreed to have Brooklyn and Jillian spend the weekend with us while mom and dad went to the NASCAR race in Kansas City quite a while ago. What I didn’t have planned when I agreed to that was the amount of bus time I’d also be putting in at the same time.

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The Field Trip

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Yesterday started out on the cool to cold side. I didn’t know if I should have my Carhart on or a jacket. I decided to start with the Carhart and take the jacket for later in the afternoon. My day was going to be filled with 4th graders and one of their many field trips. The 4th grade is the year in our elementary school to learn about the history of Nebraska. In order to help pay for all the trips they take, they become mini salespeople. By far, their best fundraiser (in my opinion) is the Baker’s Candies – a favorite local chocolate company.

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“When You Only Got 100 Years to Live”

by nebraskawheatie

“15 there’s still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
15, there’s never a wish better than this
When you only got 100 years to live”

“100 Years” lyrics by John Ondrasick – Music Video performed by Five for Fighting

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