Monday, March 19, 2012. Although the Adventures of Valerie Shoemaker will never end, I am now recording my adventures with my new family on a new blog. Monday, February 21, 2011. However, through many years of war and polit.

Sunday, October 7, 2012. An actual blog post with pictures. I have an September photo folder with 800 pictures to prove it. Here are some from October.

A Secret to Keep From my Teenage Self. We spent the Fourth of July hand stacking hay. We spent the FOURTH OF JULY, hand stacking hay. Why? Because we are farmers now and it had to be done, regardless of what day it was. The hay was baled we needed to get it off so they could start the irrigation and Ben is back to work on Monday. And Farming is no respecter of holidays or vacations.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012. I am sure an updated blog post will shock most of you! I have been meaning to update for months! We have been living in Oregon for 8 months now and have been loving it! The decision to move was a fast one! As in we made the decision and in less than 3 weeks we were here! The kids are doing great in their new schools and have made alot of new friends. The kids all participated in the 4th of July parade. Derek with the FFA and the other kids with 4H. Caitlyn likes to help out wi.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011. A jail cell with a toilet. Creations from a building competition between Dad, Sam and Jim. Friday, August 27, 2010. Jimmy is a Lego Maniac. He wanted to set up a place where he can display all his Lego creations. He makes at least one new thing a day. Here are a few pictures. The Twelve Blessings of Christmas.