Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Country or City Boy?

This weekend was all about Zach. ; ) I love where we live because it's close enough to the "city" but feels like the country. Many of our neighbors have gardens, breed cattle, and raise turkeys or chickens. One neighbor told me recently there used to be a pot bellied pig roaming around. What!? I really hope I do not run into one. What would I do with a pig?

Anyway, we hopped on our four wheeler and went to see all of our neighbors' new baby animals. 
Jason and Z watching the cows eat

Zach says, "Booooo" instead of "Moooo." It's pretty cute.

Please let me explain this picture. A neighbor just received a shipment of 55, 000 baby chickens. Oh, yes. Zach didn't know quite what to think. To him, "duck ducks" were everywhere. ; )
All the little fluffy chics
This little guy was five hours old. A little wobbly on the legs. I was actually more concerned with the mama because she looked like she was about to charge us. I told her we were nice people and not going to hurt her baby. ; ) Then we quickly drove away.
Zach finished off his weekend by swimming and eating goldfish at the pool. Does it get any better than this in his simple world? 

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Psalm 116:7

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31 comments:

  1. julie & joeSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    So cute! It's nice to be close to the country. Many people in my family have small (a couple of large) farms so we can check out babies. Glad you had a good weekend.

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  2. MLPSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Katie, Zach is so handsome! He's just adorable!!!

    All those chickens were crazy!

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  3. HeatherSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Look at all those baby chicks!!! Don't know if you are a "Friends" watcher, but it reminds me of when Joey and Chandler have a chick and a duck for a pet!!! :)
    Zach is adorable!

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  4. SunnySeptember 9, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Those baby chicks! wow! Zach is so precious. I know from reading Shannon's blog and now your blog, that is one loved little man!

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  5. BelindaSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Looks like you guys had a great weekend.. you picture of Chickens brought me back to a childhood memory of mine.. My uncle raised chickens and when we would go to Arkansas in the summers he would give one to me and my brother to play with for the week.. Oah thoes poor baby chickens.. HAHA My family is from Mena... you probably have never herd of that town..
    Belinda

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  6. Kubin'sSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Love the pictures! Reminds me of where I live. The chick remind me of that I Love Lucy episode when they lived in the country and they were going to raise chickens...HA! (if you're a fan, you'll know what I'm talking about)
    Zach is very handsome! Your family has been in my prayers. :)!
    Christie
    Ennis TX

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Zach is adorable! Looks like lots of fun! I love all the cute chics! Ginger

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  8. LindsSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    55,000 chicks? Oh. My. Word. hahahaha. That is SO many chickens! How fun for Zach though! I am sure brayden will be the same way-- he absolutely LOVES "Moo Baa, La La La!"

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  9. KellySeptember 9, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Baby chickens, swimming and goldfish, no, for a boy his age, it doesn't get any better than that.

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  10. *Valerie*September 9, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Zach is so adorable! & I love the pics of the baby "ducks"

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  11. Todd and CourtneySeptember 9, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    beautiful new pictures and what a beautiful way to spend time with your precious little boy. And those baby chicks are sooooo cute!

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  12. The Anglin FamilySeptember 9, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Katie-

    I appreciate your kind words more than you will ever know. You are amazing. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers often.

    Zach is adoreable. I heart the country! We are moving out of our house on the golf couse to the country. We bought 23 acres! Lots of animals!

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  13. jessSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    What great pictures and what an awesome experience little Z has to see all those animals :) Isn't it a wonderful Mama feeling to know what a simple and carefree life our kiddos lead!! So glad you guys had such a great weekend!!

    :) jess

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  14. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Katie,

    Such cute pictures of Zach!

    And Jason seems like a real prince!

    Thank you for continuing to write so we can rejoice with you.

    Miss B.

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  15. life with my sweetiesSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Love the pictures!!!

    Melissa

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  16. MandySeptember 9, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    COUNTRY BOY!!!!!

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  17. JillSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Look at that mama cow's eyes...she looks mad! LOL

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  18. SummerSeptember 9, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Oh how cute! Look at all those chicks... WOW... I'm with ya on the whole pig thing, I would freak if I seen one walking around too! I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend...

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  19. FabiolaSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Zach looks so handsome and grown up.

    Thanks for the verse, I really needed today.

    Fabiola

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  20. ~Mrs. Guru~September 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Love the photos and so glad you had a great weekend!

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  21. KelliSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Could you imagine all those baby chicks in your backyard? Adorable pictures!!

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  22. katieSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    looks like you guys had fun!! and Heather's comment is just great!!

    that's a great verse, Katie!

    katie

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  23. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    What a nice weekend for all of you. Glad it was a good one. I miss baby animals...

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  24. hi-dSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Great pictures! Your little guy is a cutie pie! I want to squeeze his little cheeks! ha ha...
    hi-d

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  25. LaurenSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Oh my word, look at all those chickens!!! Don't you just love the country? You kind of get the best of both worlds! Loved the pics! :)

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  26. ashleySeptember 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I'm voting for country boy - a four-wheeler and fishing pole are all he'll need. :) I'm hoping he can make some trips to my dad's farm in the future. So, I think you need to "borrow" a couple of those cute chicks to keep at your house - wouldn't it keep Zach busy running after them??

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  27. Nicole RodriguezSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I love the new look and the family picture! The picture of Reese is absolutely breathtaking! Still praying immensly for you. I wanted to share with you about a song that resonates thru me and helped me thru a lot of sleepless nights and tears. It's called "Held", by Natalie Grant. You might know of it already, but the words are remarkable. I hope it helps you also.

    -Nicole

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  28. AlisonSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    That Z is just HANDSOME! I'm with him on not knowing what to think about 55,000 chickens. WHEW!

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  29. Madison SandersSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I used to live in the country. So cute

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  30. BethanySeptember 13, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    What a fun weekend! I grew up in the country so thanks for the pictures :) That is a LOT of chicks though--WOW!

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  31. Crista MarieSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Kate, You don't know me. My name is Crista and I recently lost my son Joshua Alan, after three days of life. He was born June 3, 2009. He was my husband and my first child. We too place all our faith an trust in Christ, even in the darkest weakest moments. I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family. For the days that you wish you had a sign on your back so people would be extra nice to you. And the days that God's joy breaks through moments of sorrow. I am not close to healed, God is working inside me to a place of wholeness. But I know that the plans he has for me are good, for you and your family are good. May your strength be renewed and your life be blessed.

    -Crista

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