Fifty is Nifty for Chris!

Today is Chris White's 50th birthday.

Here's a pic of Chris getting ready to enjoy some cake and ice cream at the farm yesterday.

And what a great party it was.

"Everyone's a Winner" Bingo called by Mike Crough, a raucous game of "Steal the Bacon" emceed by Tim Crough, and a nail-biting auction that benefitted the Jer fund. Thanks to all who were there (or there in spirit). If anyone has some pics they'd like to post, send them to me and I'll get 'em up ASAP.

To Any and All who may find this interesting

I've been busy the last few months working on a window display for a store downtown here in Lawrence, Ks. Here's some pics. Let me know what you think, I'd be interested to hear what everyone has to say.
Love all of you,
Patrick Crough

Happy Birthday Dad!

Mike Crough is 61 years old today. Make sure to tell him hi and Happy Birthday!

2 more days…

…'til Chris White's 50th Birthday Bash!

The forecast is predicting beautiful weather—a high of 71º!!!

Perfect conditions for Steal the Bacon, Bingo, Karaoke,

and of course, enjoying cake and ice cream in honor of Chris's big day!

Oh, and the Party Planners would like to remind you to bring a lawn chair or 2 to ensure comfortable seating for all!

**SPECIAL TRAFFIC ALERT:

If you're coming from the east, Niles Road is closed so you'll need to take the Ohio Exit.**

Can't wait to see you all there!

Happy Birthday, John (and Jean!)

Happy 28th Birthday to John Matthew Maguire!

John with daughter Rylie and son James

Did you know you also share a birthday with Ed Sullivan, Brigitte Bardot, Hilary Duff and Frankie Jonas (aka "The Bonus Jonas Brother")?

You also share a birthday with Grandma Jean, who would have been 80 years old today!

Grandma and Aunt Sheryl @ The Farm

Nine is Just Fine for Mr. Bryce Crough

Bryce celebrates Birthday #9 today.

(If the Chiefs are 3-0 after today, I'll know

your birthday is a truly magical day!)

Happy Birthday, kiddo!

We love you!!!!!

Grandma Faye

I woke up early this morning, made a cup of coffee, opened up the windows and decided to take a stab at making Grandma Faye's famous Banana Nut Bread.

She would have been 101 on Thursday—can you believe that?—so I thought I would try and channel some of her baking prowess by attempting one of her best-loved recipes.

I didn't make it exactly like Grandma would have. I used a microwave to soften the butter. I used my Kitchen-Aid to mix it all together. Plus, at 6:15 a.m. I'm sure she would have already been up for 2 hours and have moved on to other chores by then. But with the cool breeze blowing in the windows, the birds singing outside, a quiet house with Diggs and the dogs still snoozing, I couldn't help but wonder, "I bet this is the way Grandma Faye would have spent an early autumn morning."

The aroma of banana bread finally woke Diggs up. Although it was a little on the dry side (any ideas on why, Crough fam?) I was so proud of my morning accomplishment, I had to call Mom and let her know that her grandmother's legacy lives on...and smells delicious.