We have many events at the golf course. I think my favorite type of event is when we get to seriously surprise someone for their birthday. Our set up is perfect for surprising unsuspecting victims. Even those who are most suspicious. The usual method involves someone in the family asking another family member to play golf. […]
Dangers of Working
On Saturdays, it isn’t uncommon for us to work more than fifteen hours. We have nicknamed these days Super Saturdays because that makes them seem more fun. (Yeah. Right.) It isn’t as bad as it sounds. I don’t sit at a desk for fifteen hours. The job is constantly changing and evolving as the day […]
Smokin’ & Eatin’
About four years ago, we purchased a smoker from a catering company. Along with that catering company, came some of the jobs they had previously serviced. Since they were farmers, it was natural that many of the catering jobs had to do with farming. Pork Producers, Cattlemen, etc. We have continued to provide catering over […]
Balloon Backdrop
With the onset of Pinterest, we have seen our couples increasing their creativity over the last three years. This particular wedding was one of my all time favorites due to the unbelievable amount of time and energy put forth in all of the extra touches. Ashley and her mom put in many hours making the day […]
Everything is More Fun with a Sister
In case you missed it, I’ve been lacking in my regular posting schedule. I hate it because writing about the adventures of Toad Valley ranks right up there as one of my favorite things to do. If I’m not busy telling witty stories, then what could I possibly be doing that could be cause for […]
Tadpole Tournament
A few weeks ago, we ended our month long session with our junior golfers. Having three kids, I fully understand the importance of a trophy. It always seemed like the first trophy my children received was something to treasure. If I recall correctly, I think they even slept with them. My kids are kind of […]
Launching Rockets
When it comes to kids, we know zero bounds in our entertainment factor. One of my golf instructors is also a physics teacher. I decided to ask him a few years ago if he’d be willing to help me launch rockets with the kids in our junior golf program. It has little to do with […]
Casey’s Charities
Except for the weather (today’s an exception – today’s weather is perfect), I like living in Iowa. It’s a good place to raise a family. I don’t feel uncool because I don’t wear name brands. I know most of the people in eastern Polk county. Our schools are great. It’s safe and the traffic […]
Straight Line Winds
A few weeks ago, we had a big storm hit our neck of the woods. My husband and I woke up in the middle of the night to the sirens going off. We could hear the wind hollering and tried to figure out what was going on around us. As we looked out the window, […]
My Dad. The Original Tom Brady.
It’s Father’s Day, so it only seems natural that I’d talk a little bit about my dad. Last year, I shared bits and pieces about my mom for Mother’s Day. I didn’t want to get super mushy on my golfers with two posts about my parents in one year, so I didn’t gush over my […]