So...in case you haven't heard---WE WON!!

We were COMPLETELY shocked. Cullen and I both were expecting either of the other two finalist to win. If you don't know what I am talking about I will explain. Cullen and I filled out the Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award application, which is about 13 pages long. This is a Farm Bureau committee that we got involved in about two and a half years ago. We have met GREAT friends and really use the meetings as a chance to get away from O.G. Three finalist are chosen every year and we were one of the finalist for 2009. To find out the winner we traveled to the Big Easy, Will in tow. (Yes, I packed the entire house!) At the Awards program, the announcer called all of the finalist on stage to announce the winner. It felt like we were on stage for an eternity and finally they called our names. I was told I said "Oh My Goodness!" at least ten times. The pics really don't do our shock justice.

As part of the prize package we won a 2009 Dodge 2500 4x4, $1000 cash prizes, $250 Sears gift card and a trip to Seattle, WA. The trip is in January and we will compete for the American Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award. I am so excited about the trip, Cullen on the other hand doesn't want to think about the flight! =)

Baby Dedication

June 7, 2009 is the day we committed ourselves to the Christian raising of Will. Our family and church family promised to hold us accountable. Thank you all for being present on this most important day. This was one of the sweetest days of of our life.

Sunny Saturday with Grandma Brasher and Maw Maw

Yesterday afternoon Will and I layed on a blanket in the front yard, so of course we attracted visitors! These are the pics from the day.

Will's New Pony!

Well...actually it belongs to George Cullen (Stalling) first and in a couple of years Will and Reed (Rebecca's little one) get to take over. I was so nervous during this photo session! Shetland (spelling?) Ponies are notorious for biting and being mean. Rebecca said that when she was little she had one and it threw her off 16 times in one day!!! Mr. Mike kept saying "I wouldn't do anything to hurt you. Get back on!"

Splish Splash

A picture from Will's bath that I couldn't resist sharing.

Crawfish!!

My first crawfish of the season!! I was scared to eat them while I was pregnant and still nervous since I am nursing, but these were perfect! Here are some pics of the day at Aunt Gretchen's house.


Cousin Lynn and Will

Aunt Gretchen, Marty and Savannah

Will's cousins Marty and Savannah

Will's beautiful cousin Savannah

Uncle Ryan, Aunt Rebecca and Will. Don't they look like pros!!!

Hay Season!!

Yep it is that time again. Hard to believe, but true. I got to go ride with Cullen while he baled the first hay of the season so I thought I would take a few pictures. (This was at the end of April, I'm a little late in posting.)