All of the scheduled events for July have come and gone and all is well.
I've already spoken of the great fireworks display but I wanted to say it again. I loved the show!
The Hamaker reunion went well. I think it was a bit smaller this year, but that only makes it easier to visit with everyone.
Kenny Miller and Friends Camping and Fun had a good turnout. We all got to see people we hadn't seen for a while and the music was beyond compare.
Kristy and Aaron's Wedding was wonderful. Kristy asked Alexandra to bring a flower up to represent my mother. Alex was so proud to have that honor and I want to thank Kristy for giving Alex the opportunity to be a part of something so special in her life.
The bride and groom were very fetching in their traditional outfits of wedding dress and tuxedo. And the children were all so amazingly adorable. The older girls are all at that age where a person can't tell if they are looking at a child one moment or a woman the next. It's hard to class them as cute or pretty because of that fact.
I have to say... brides are supposed to be pretty but Kristy has to be one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. This is no exaggeration and I'm not the only person who commented on her beauty. Several people came up to me and remarked on how pretty she was in that dress. What everyone was seeing was a happy woman who's inner beauty mingled perfectly with her outer splendor. I, as well as many others, were quite taken with her presence that evening.
The reception was held at The Barn after the wedding and I think everyone had a wonderful time. Kristy, Aaron and friends and family decorated everything spectacularly. Not only did I get comments about how beautiful the bride was I also got to hear all about how nicely they had the place decorated.
Lyn and Tim's reception turned out nicely as well. I did not work that day because Rick was working and I had the kids. I regret not making it down to see the bride and groom.
Congratulations to the two couples and may they have many, many happy years ahead of them!
Now we get to the rally part of the blog. We are all looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. We look forward to seeing all our friends but dread the end of summer.
People start asking us right about now if we are ready for the rally. I say there is no getting ready for the rally, you try to be prepared and then hope things work out.
It's our busiest time of the year. Not that we haven't had more people in The Barn at one time but because it lasts about ten days. When it's all said and done and we are reflecting back, there has not been one year that things didn't go exactly as we'd hoped.
If you need to contact us about the rally or any other event give us a call at 605-787-5458 or simply post to this blog and I'll get back with you right away.
~Jeanie~
Monday, July 21, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
After The 4th!
It's July 5th and we had a great 4th of July!
The crowd was down this year, but we had a lot of competition this year. This is to be expected when the 4th falls on a weekend.
The Piedmont Parade was good again this year. I've taken pictures of some of our customers that entered into the parade. My camera didn't focus too well on a couple of pictures so you might have to use your imagination a little.
This is Michele on her horse. It's not the best picture and I apologize for this. Her's was the first picture I took of the day, if that can be used as an excuse.
The above picture is to show the off the Fire Department and the crowd that gathered for the parade.
Now, I'll show off the couple of good pictures I got of the fireworks display.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to The Barn for the display. We hope everyone had a great time! We sure did!
The Hamaker Reunion has begun and we are hoping to see more of the family roll in today and tonight!
~Jeanie~
The crowd was down this year, but we had a lot of competition this year. This is to be expected when the 4th falls on a weekend.
The Piedmont Parade was good again this year. I've taken pictures of some of our customers that entered into the parade. My camera didn't focus too well on a couple of pictures so you might have to use your imagination a little.
This is Michele on her horse. It's not the best picture and I apologize for this. Her's was the first picture I took of the day, if that can be used as an excuse.
The above picture is to show the off the Fire Department and the crowd that gathered for the parade.
Now, I'll show off the couple of good pictures I got of the fireworks display.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to The Barn for the display. We hope everyone had a great time! We sure did!
The Hamaker Reunion has begun and we are hoping to see more of the family roll in today and tonight!
~Jeanie~
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July
Hello once again from all of us here at The Barn!
We made it through June and all is well. Kathy's benefit was very nice and thank you to all who attended to help Kathy through this rough time.
Our golf tournament was fun again this year. Bill, Terry, Howdy and Peggy took first place. CONGRATULATIONS!
July is here and we have our plates full this month.
Birthdays for this month are:
8th Lee
15th Squeek
26th Charlie
30th Rick
Let me know who I'm missing! There HAS to be more.
Geoff and Sandy have made their way back to visit. We don't know how long they will be staying with us (hopefully through the 4th at least), but then we are going to try to ship them off to Tilford.
Events scheduled for July:
Friday, July 4th: Community Fireworks Show
Friday-Sunday, July 4th-6th: Hamaker Family Reunion
Friday-Sunday, July 11th-13th: Kenny Miller and Friends Camping and Fun
Saturday, July 12th: Kristy and Aaron Wedding Reception
Saturday, July 19th: Lyn and Tim Wedding Reception
If you'd like to book any dates with us give us a call at 605-787-5458.
Everything has been moving faster than hoped around here. There just aren't enough hours in the day, day's in the month, etc., to get done what needs to be done. Painting, mowing, cleaning up the yards and all kinds of other tasks have kept us all busy this summer. So busy that it's hard to believe the 4th of July celebration is just a day away.
The show is paid for by donations from the community and if you'd like to donate you can donate at the gate the day of the show.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the show! Please, no personal fireworks.
~Jeanie~
We made it through June and all is well. Kathy's benefit was very nice and thank you to all who attended to help Kathy through this rough time.
Our golf tournament was fun again this year. Bill, Terry, Howdy and Peggy took first place. CONGRATULATIONS!
July is here and we have our plates full this month.
Birthdays for this month are:
8th Lee
15th Squeek
26th Charlie
30th Rick
Let me know who I'm missing! There HAS to be more.
Geoff and Sandy have made their way back to visit. We don't know how long they will be staying with us (hopefully through the 4th at least), but then we are going to try to ship them off to Tilford.
Events scheduled for July:
Friday, July 4th: Community Fireworks Show
Friday-Sunday, July 4th-6th: Hamaker Family Reunion
Friday-Sunday, July 11th-13th: Kenny Miller and Friends Camping and Fun
Saturday, July 12th: Kristy and Aaron Wedding Reception
Saturday, July 19th: Lyn and Tim Wedding Reception
If you'd like to book any dates with us give us a call at 605-787-5458.
Everything has been moving faster than hoped around here. There just aren't enough hours in the day, day's in the month, etc., to get done what needs to be done. Painting, mowing, cleaning up the yards and all kinds of other tasks have kept us all busy this summer. So busy that it's hard to believe the 4th of July celebration is just a day away.
The show is paid for by donations from the community and if you'd like to donate you can donate at the gate the day of the show.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the show! Please, no personal fireworks.
~Jeanie~
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Hello Everyone!
We've been busy since I posted last. I don't have June's birthdays in front of me. Imagine that. I will post them in a separate blog.
So far this month we've had a HUGE party. Not something we are used to here at The Barn, but it was loads of fun. Rob, Gina and Al do a great job hosting this party for their friends every year. I think this is the third year they've done it.
I want to thank Rob, Gina, Al, Tom, Nancy, Chris and Holly for all doing such a wonderful job and making the party easy on Dad and I. The two of us are afraid of crowds but with friends like the afore mentioned we can handle anything!
Remaining June Schedule:
Saturday, June 14th: Benefit for Kathy Brennan
There will be a silent auction, food and drawings for various items
Black and White will be playing
Saturday, June 21st: Annual Barn Golf Tournament
Shotgun start at 8 AM at Tomahawk
Party after golfing at The Barn. We will have food and prizes.
The rest of the month is open so if you would like to schedule something just give us a call. 787-5458
I did remind everyone of Mother's Day last month so I better remind you that fathers day is coming up on Sunday the 15th. To quote Bill Cosby: "Dad is great... give us chocolate cake."
See you all at The Barn SOON.
~Jeanie~
We've been busy since I posted last. I don't have June's birthdays in front of me. Imagine that. I will post them in a separate blog.
So far this month we've had a HUGE party. Not something we are used to here at The Barn, but it was loads of fun. Rob, Gina and Al do a great job hosting this party for their friends every year. I think this is the third year they've done it.
I want to thank Rob, Gina, Al, Tom, Nancy, Chris and Holly for all doing such a wonderful job and making the party easy on Dad and I. The two of us are afraid of crowds but with friends like the afore mentioned we can handle anything!
Remaining June Schedule:
Saturday, June 14th: Benefit for Kathy Brennan
There will be a silent auction, food and drawings for various items
Black and White will be playing
Saturday, June 21st: Annual Barn Golf Tournament
Shotgun start at 8 AM at Tomahawk
Party after golfing at The Barn. We will have food and prizes.
The rest of the month is open so if you would like to schedule something just give us a call. 787-5458
I did remind everyone of Mother's Day last month so I better remind you that fathers day is coming up on Sunday the 15th. To quote Bill Cosby: "Dad is great... give us chocolate cake."
See you all at The Barn SOON.
~Jeanie~
Sunday, May 4, 2008
May, 2008 at The Barn
I want to thank everyone for coming on the 3rd for both the fund raiser and the funeral reception. It was an honor to have both events hosted out of The Barn.
Again, our condolences go out to everyone touched by Paul and we thank you so much for choosing our establishment for your reception. I, unfortunately, was not able to attend the service at the church but heard it was very well done.
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer fund raiser went very well. The food entered in the dutch oven cookoff was all spectacular. It was hard to choose and I found myself wishing I had more than one vote but... there can be only one (for each category). I think the barbecue ribs took first for the main dish and the caramel apple crisp won the dessert category. Mmmmm....
Dean's team won the dart tournament. I apologize for only listing half of the team to win this event but I'm afraid I don't know the other gentleman's name. I will hopefully find out and be able to post it here in the near future.
The baggo tournament was canceled because of the soupy wet conditions we had outside.
I've found our birthday book and am going to list our May birthdays in this blog. If I'm missing anyone please let me know so I can be sure to add them to our list! My list seems awful short so please, please help me fill it in.
May Birthdays
4th Cheryl
6th Tom
9th Doug
15th Peggy
Coming up:
I mentioned the "block" party in my last blog and I'm here to remind everyone it is this coming Saturday the 10th! Come and join the fun.
Also, just a reminder, to keep some of you out of trouble. Sunday, May 11th is MOTHERS DAY.
The following Saturday, May 17th, we will be having a wedding shower, so don't forget to bring the bride her gift!
Hope to see each and everyone of you for all our events. If you want to schedule something, get in touch with me, Holly or Robert.
~Jeanie~
Again, our condolences go out to everyone touched by Paul and we thank you so much for choosing our establishment for your reception. I, unfortunately, was not able to attend the service at the church but heard it was very well done.
The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer fund raiser went very well. The food entered in the dutch oven cookoff was all spectacular. It was hard to choose and I found myself wishing I had more than one vote but... there can be only one (for each category). I think the barbecue ribs took first for the main dish and the caramel apple crisp won the dessert category. Mmmmm....
Dean's team won the dart tournament. I apologize for only listing half of the team to win this event but I'm afraid I don't know the other gentleman's name. I will hopefully find out and be able to post it here in the near future.
The baggo tournament was canceled because of the soupy wet conditions we had outside.
I've found our birthday book and am going to list our May birthdays in this blog. If I'm missing anyone please let me know so I can be sure to add them to our list! My list seems awful short so please, please help me fill it in.
May Birthdays
4th Cheryl
6th Tom
9th Doug
15th Peggy
Coming up:
I mentioned the "block" party in my last blog and I'm here to remind everyone it is this coming Saturday the 10th! Come and join the fun.
Also, just a reminder, to keep some of you out of trouble. Sunday, May 11th is MOTHERS DAY.
The following Saturday, May 17th, we will be having a wedding shower, so don't forget to bring the bride her gift!
Hope to see each and everyone of you for all our events. If you want to schedule something, get in touch with me, Holly or Robert.
~Jeanie~
Thursday, May 1, 2008
May Happenings
Hello everyone.
I want to wish Doug a belated April birthday. We didn't get to see him on the 27th but a little bird reminded me that it was his birthday.
This month is beginning to fill up. This coming weekend we have a couple of events.
One of our beloved customers recently passed on and we will be having the reception after the funeral Friday, May 2nd. It's an honor to be able to help in any way we can. We send the family our condolences.
Saturday, May 3rd we are going to have people here for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Dutch Oven cookoff. I really hope the weather cooperates. Right now it's blowing and snowing but I'm hoping it will clear up and warm up before Saturday.
Friday, May 9th is Dean's birthday! I don't have my birthday list here, but I happen to have talked to that same little bird who told me about Doug! I hope to get my birthday book down here and list all of May's birthdays in my next post.
Saturday, May 10th our neighbors are having a block party here, but I'm sure everyone is welcome. You don't need to live in such close proximity to us wonderful people down here to qualify for some fun.
That's all for the night. Have a great day!
~Jeanie~
I want to wish Doug a belated April birthday. We didn't get to see him on the 27th but a little bird reminded me that it was his birthday.
This month is beginning to fill up. This coming weekend we have a couple of events.
One of our beloved customers recently passed on and we will be having the reception after the funeral Friday, May 2nd. It's an honor to be able to help in any way we can. We send the family our condolences.
Saturday, May 3rd we are going to have people here for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Dutch Oven cookoff. I really hope the weather cooperates. Right now it's blowing and snowing but I'm hoping it will clear up and warm up before Saturday.
Friday, May 9th is Dean's birthday! I don't have my birthday list here, but I happen to have talked to that same little bird who told me about Doug! I hope to get my birthday book down here and list all of May's birthdays in my next post.
Saturday, May 10th our neighbors are having a block party here, but I'm sure everyone is welcome. You don't need to live in such close proximity to us wonderful people down here to qualify for some fun.
That's all for the night. Have a great day!
~Jeanie~
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Upcoming Events
Geese on the Hill
Winter CattailsGood day everyone! I'm posting some new information. We are finally coming up on the busier season where we will actually have some news to post.
So far, the April calendar is still wide open. It was Alexandra's birthday the 13th and Marcia's is coming up on the 18th I believe and also Deb's birthday is the 19th. If I'm missing any birthdays for this month I apologize and maybe I'll catch them before the month is out.
Alexandra and I entered a photo contest hosted by The Dahl Fine Arts Center and the Rapid City Journal. My pictures didn't get accepted into the exhibition, but two of Alex's did! I'm so excited. The award ceremony is this Friday and we will be able to go see the competition's pictures, as well as her pictures, at the Journey Museum. Wish her luck! I've posted the two pictures at the top of this blog entry. There will be a peoples choice award given as well. If you are in the area and want to attend the award ceremony to vote it is at the Journey Museum, Friday, April 18th from 5PM to 7PM.
Our first booking of the year is Saturday, May 3rd.
Dutch Oven CookOff "Cooking For A Cure" Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
There will be a silent auction, dart tournament and a baggo tournament. The dart and baggo tournaments have a $5 entry fee with a 50% pay back with 50% going to Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The public judging of the Dutch Oven desserts begins at 2PM and the main dish judging begins at 4PM. If you have any questions or want to pre-register you can call Shelia at 484-4344 or email her at stewie@rap.midco.net.
~Jeanie~
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
