Living the Country Life as a Country Wife

As you may or may not be aware, Carey accepted a job promotion which requires us to move to McPherson, Kansas. Carey and I feel this is a wonderful opportunity for us and our family (one day)! We feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be amongst such great people in a friendly, inviting, safe community. We were very fortunate to find a home on some land in McPherson County just shortly after Carey accepted his new position. We are expected to close on our new home later this month! 

Aerial view of the house and barn's

Aerial view of the house and barn's 

House in McPherson, KS (front view)

House in McPherson, KS (back view)

Large Barn

Hay Barn

Horse stalls and tack room

Fun Facts about McPherson:

• The City of McPherson (pronounced Mc-fur-son) was founded in 1872, and named after General James Birdseye McPherson, a Union General in the Civil War, mortally wounded in the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. A life-size bronze likeness of General McPherson, located in Memorial Park, was dedicated July 4, 1917. 

• One of the MidWest's most progressive communities, McPherson is consistantly ranked one of the '100 Best Small Towns in America.' McPherson is proud of its heritage, Old World traditions, its famous MidWest work ethic, and its high moral values.

• Population: 14,000

• The McPherson Opera House was renovated and recently reopened in 2010. The Opera House has a full slate of entertainment scheduled with a variety of performers. From live bands to movies to the local community theater, the Opera House offers something for every taste.

• Students from McPherson’s superb public and private school systems consistently rank much higher than both state and national academic averages. Two church affiliated 4-year colleges are located in McPherson. McPherson College is associated with the Church of the Brethren; and Central Christian College with the Free Methodist Church.

• 600,000 gallons of FUN for all ages. It is a family, quality of life water experience. You can select from an assortment of activities; cruise the 500 foot lazy river, a giant water slide, deep diving area, 8 lane 50 meter pool, and a children's spray recreation area.

As the locals say, "There's no FEAR in McPherson (pronounced Mc-fur-son)!"

October came and went in a hurry! I can't believe it's already November with the holidays just around the corner! Where do I start? (WARNING: Picture overload!!)

(1) Saturday, October 8, 2011 we celebrated the big 70-28 win over Kansas!!

My handsome hubby & I tailgating before the big game

Allison & I getting our 'tailgate' on...

KIM-ak & I enjoying each others company

My cute nephew, TJ, was voted Tulsa's "Cute Kid of the Week!"

(2) Saturday, October 15, 2011 the Cowboys took on the Longhorns in Austin, TX and the outcome was Victorious (38-26). Go Pokes!!

(3) Saturday, October 22, 2011 the Pokes traveled to Columbia, MO only to leave with another win on the road (45-24)! 

Then, Carey and I traveled 14 hours and right around 1,000 miles this same weekend to be with family and friends all over the great state of Oklahoma!! It was opening day of muzzleloader season in Oklahoma but Carey was kind enough to join me in welcoming my cousin Jed's new wife, Jennifer, into the family!! For those of you who know what an avid hunter Carey is, you know this was a pretty big deal for him to miss out on and I greatly appreciate him giving up an evening of hunting to be with my family!!

Carey & I at Jed & Jennifer's Wedding Reception in Blair, OK

The Beautiful Bride and Handsome Groom ~ Mr. and Mrs. Jed Crabb

 

Brooke (Me), Carey, Ashlie, Dad, Mom & Nicholas

Carey & I with the Newlyweds, Jed & Jennifer

My Sweet Parental's, Jeff & Brenda

*Just Us Girl's*

The 4 Kiddo's ~ Carey, Brooke, Nicholas & Ashlie

Brooke (Me), Shelly Belly & Ashlie

 

The Caskey's ~ Heather, Clayton, Rocky & soon to be baby girl ; )

Then, I went to Edmond on Sunday to celebrate Sophie & Campbell's 1st Birthday (party)! Their actual birthday is 10/22/10...coolest birthday ever for twins!! I love them both dearly and wish I could see them a million times more than I actually get to see them but was glad to help them celebrate their 1st year of life! 

Sophie Kay 

Campbell Jane

Cutest birthday hats ever!

Sophie going in for the kill...

Campbell savoring every bite!

The Nevels Family ~ Kyle, Stephanie, Sophie & Campbell

Sophie's aftermath of destruction... 

Sophie: "OH NO! I'm in soooo much trouble!"
Campbell: "Soph, did you really just make that huge mess?!" "Mom's going to kill you!"

Campbell enjoying every moment of her slice of heaven!

(4) Saturday, October 29, 2011 was OSU's Homecoming and the Cowboys were able to pull out another Victory with a 59-24 win over the Baylor Bears!

My niece & nephew trick-or-treating with Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood!!

Hope everyone had a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!