Over the (Blue) Moon!

Last night I capture this image of the Blue Moon. I was very lucky, because I was on my way home and saw it just starting to come up over the corn. I grabbed the telephoto lens and snapped a few shots until I got it right. Later, I shared it on facebook on a news page. Today, they posted it to their page. it has since received 12,000 like and over 1,300 shares!!!! The compliments have been amazing and heartwarming.

'Blue moon' over a cornfield in Medford, MN. Photo by Skye Devoe. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by KARE 11 on Saturday, August 1, 2015

Bodie's Surprise Bonfire

For Bodie's 13th birthday, we decided to throw him a surprise bonfire. We invited his baseball teammates, and most of them were able to make it. Tye also invited a few of his friends. We had a glow in the dark theme with lots of glow sticks, necklaces, and toys. They played a round of touch football first, raced a neighbor's go kart around, then ate. That was followed by Blitzball, and even later Glowball. All the kids had glow necklaces on in the dark so you could see where they were. And they basically played baseball with a glow in the dark ball. It was pretty amazing to watch. Bodie got lots of cash, which he plans to use for buying a new baseball glove.

My Favorite Ball Players

I love watching my boys play baseball. Its what makes my summers great!

My Lumberjacks

John and my dad worked really hard to chop a whole pile of wood today. Even the boys went out to split and stack the logs. Dad came in and fell asleep on the floor with the dogs. I think it wore him out! At least we will be warm this winter.

The Last Saturday in June

 Bodie had a tournament in Fairmont today. Lorraine and I took him and Tye to the tournament and watched through the blazing sun, then the pouring rain.

We didn't get to see the last game because I had to leave  to photograph my parents 40th high school reunion. It was fun watching them go back to being teenagers and catching up with old friends. The last photo below is my dad with friend he grew up with in his neighborhood.

12 Years

My youngest is 12 today. My dad drove us to Jordan for a candy store visit with Bodie's friends, Willie & Josh. We stopped for lunch at Hardee's in Faribault first. Then they filled their baskets at Big Jim's candy store with a huge box of Hot Tamales, other sugary sweets, and lots of pop of strange flavors. We came home and tried the pop flavors of Kitty Piddle (pineapple), Peanut Butter & Jelly, Sweet Corn, and Bacon. The boys also cried and giggled as they ate super sour gum balls on the way home. Lots of laughs and a fun birthday!

Straight River Parade

This is the first time we have participated/ watched the Medford Parade. Our boys walked in the parade with the Diamond Association for their baseball teams. They really enjoyed it, but Bodie didn't want his photo taken.

Spring JV Baseball

So proud of my kid. He is quite the ball player. Although this season has been short due to the long cold winter, I can see how he is really improving. He played shortstop most of the season, and was even asked to play on varsity for a tournament.

The day I wait all summer for...

I love the first day of school. I need the quietness to return to the house. I truly love my kids, but I need a break. They always act like they don't want to go, but they are really excited. Tye is now in 9th and Bodie is in 6th grade.

Bear is really going to have to get used to the quit. She was so cute watching them leave this morning.

Bodie at 11

I love this kid. Tye is gone on his first mission trip to New Orleans, so Bodie and I are here together most of the day while John is working. He is at that age though where he really just wants to sit up in the game room and play video games and only come down for snacks. I think I will indulge him, but just for this week. I took these photos the other night at sunset. I love his bleached hair, but will be glad when it grows out dark again.