Garden time

Summer = Fresh Veggies! :) Tyler and Cade have been very
busy with their annual garden! A series of nightly summer storms
have prompted the use of hail screens over the tomatos which are
really starting to get big.


The boys' planted 7 rows of sweet corn, lettace, carrots,
potatoes, cucumbers and onions, which we are already enjoying.


Everything is coming up nicely and the boys' are really doing
a nice job again. For those of you who have gardens, you know
it is hard work. The boys' really have a lot of pride in it and we
are really proud of them and their efforts. My part will come
later when i put up fresh corn and can tomatos and make salsa! :)
Can't wait! Yum!


This was a huge wall cloud in the sky
last evening. This storm prompted a
tornado warning to the east of us. Luckily,
we missed out on this storm!

This cloud was so big and close that I couldn't even get all

of it in my camera view regardless of where I stood. It really

was incredible! My picture does it no justice. I always feel so

blessed to live in the wide open country so I can enjoy all of

the wonders of nature.

Father's Day

Sunday June 20th, 2010 ~ My Boys!! Cade, Bernie, Garrett
and Tyler. We're headed to Ogallala for the afternoon/evening.
We drove out by Lake McConaughy....and for those of you in the
Schimonitz family reunion clan, you would not believe the water!!!
The lake is nearly full again! What a site! After our drive we met
brother Ed and nephew Remington at the movie theatre and saw
"Toy Story 3". The boys' didn't want to go too bad but they loved
"Toy Story" as kids so we thought it would be fun to take them. It
was a super cute movie!! Lots of funny parts, we all enjoyed it.

Bernie and I ~ Our 16th Father's day~ awww :)



After the movie we stopped at Dad's for a 'surprise' bbq.
Nothin' fancy but Dad enjoyed the company.



Ed, Remington and Mom joined us. It was a nice evening to
sit out back on the patio and visit.


Bernie got to break in Dad's new grill while
Dad enjoyed 'happy hour'. The burgers were
good!! It was a nice day and I enjoyed spending
it with the 2 favorite 'Dad's' in my life! Happy
Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day

Sunday June 20th, 2010 ~ Happy Father's Day Dad!! This man
survived a houseful of women and is my hero!! Love you Dad!





This is Bernie's first Father's Day without his
Dad so we are thinking of Steve today too.


Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband too!! I have
been blessed with 3 wonderful Sons and they have been
blessed to have a father like him! Work or play, he has
taught them valuable life lessons. He does so much for our
little family and we are grateful! We love you honey, have
a great Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all of our family and friends who are

Dad's too!! We are thinking of all of you today! Enjoy your

day and know you are appreciated!

"Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father."

Ashton and Dell's Wedding

I thought I better get wedding pictures posted for those of
you who were unable to attend and who are anxiously awaiting
to see how the day went. Saturday, June 12, 2010, the boys'
looking handsome as we head to Ogallala for the wedding of my
neice Ashton, to Dell.


The smile is just a cover-up for the nerves!
Ashton is beginning to feel a little nervous.
Completely normal for every bride-to-be!


Her hair is done and very cute in the back!

Time to get her dress on. Her Mom, my sister

Becky, helps her get ready.

The orange sash really added a lot to

her dress, very pretty!! Her dress was

very flattering and she looked beautiful in it!

A kiss from Mom!!

Ashton, Tanner and Becky all dressed and

ready for pictures, and looking very nice!

Ashton's bouquet was beautiful!

Weather prevented Ashton from getting her

lake wedding so on to Plan B!! The arch is

decorated complete with fireman boots!!

Ashton always wanted to get married barefoot with her feet

in the sand, so she still got her wish!!! A pan of sand awaited

her at the altar!

Beautiful flowers, beautiful rings...

Time for pictures! Mansion on the Hill

was the backdrop for their wedding pictures.

And complete with a tanker truck!

The happy couple-to-be! Both excited to

see each other for the first time that day.

The wedding party.

Wedding party.

Wedding party.

Todd, Becky, Tanner, Ashton and Dell.

This is my favorite picture of the day!!

Everyone looks so happy! A beautiful

bride for sure!

Ashton and Dell ~

Neice Ashton and neice Britni, both

looked so pretty!!

The wedding party, complete with honor

guard, ready to walk down the aisle.

Ashton arrived via the tanker truck.

When the doors opened and the truck

pulled in, everyone gasped! It was really

a neat moment.

A nervous bride takes in a big breath

and is ready to take the walk of her lifetime,

escorted by her parents. A special moment.

The ceremony was very nice. And a kiss

seals the deal!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Dell Simmerman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neice Katie, hubby Shane and daughter

Emma made the trip from Iowa. It was

great to see them! The day is also special

to them as it was their 6th Anniversary!!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Neices Britni and Katie (sisters) with

their girls!! Which are spitting images

of them as little girls!

A few of my pics are out of order.... Anyway, the new couple

went for a ride around town after the ceremony. Even the

rain didn't stop them from having fun!

The couple returns!

Dell & Ashton ~ their cupcake tree was

really cute.

Sharing their first dance, to Brad Paisley's

"Then". They were showered in bubbles.
The reception was really fun, lots of good music

and dancing. A fun time and a dream day for

Ashton.

The day wouldn't be complete without

an 'aunts picture'! Ashton was a beautiful

bride! Congrats to Ashton & Dell!! Best wishes

and a lifetime of happiness to you both! Welcome

to the family Dell!