Lauber Family

The House By the Side of the Road

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THERE are hermit souls that live withdrawn
In the place of their self-content;
There are souls like stars, that dwell apart,
In a fellowless firmament;
There are pioneer souls that blaze the paths
Where highways never ran-
But let me live by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
Where the race of men go by-
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
As good and as bad as I.
I would not sit in the scorner's seat
Nor hurl the cynic's ban-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I see from my house by the side of the road
By the side of the highway of life,
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife,
But I turn not away from their smiles and tears,
Both parts of an infinite plan-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead,
And mountains of wearisome height;
That the road passes on through the long afternoon
And stretches away to the night.
And still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice
And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road
Like a man who dwells alone.
Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by-
They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong,
Wise, foolish - so am I.
Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat,
Or hurl the cynic's ban?
Let me live in my house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
Sam Walter Foss
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Monday, September 29, 2008

Hunter's Birthday

Hunter, Today is your 9th birthday. Our last birthday in the single digits. I am so glad to have been chosen to be your mom. Your smile is contagious and joyful and your sweet self endears you to everyone around you. Have a wonderful day and I hope you always approach life with the same positive excited outlook. We love you so much. and I hope you have your goats soon!

We are Moving!

We are moving to our farm and our tentative date right now is Oct 22nd, 2008. I can't believe it and it has been a miracle from day one. There are still a few miracles to go before it's all said and done, but how can I doubt it anymore! The kids are ecstatic and can't stop jumping around. We can't believe that it is going to happen. We have had a great time the past few weeks. Summer's Flag Team has been doing great. They placed 10th at one competition and got a trophy. Garrett has been playing center and loving it. Hunter has had a spectacular soccer season so far. His team is 3 -1. So it has been great! I will keep everyone updated on our farm doings!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Football Action Shots

A little blurry but great action shots.

Football Guys

This is Garrett, Hunter, and Daddy playing football. Sorry it is so far away but I didn't want to disturb the play and the camera won't zoom in video. Enjoy anyway. They were having a blast!

Duck Eggs

We woke up this morning and noticed our female duck was missing. I was afraid the bear finally got one but no! She was sitting in the corner of the duck house on her FOUR new duck eggs! We don't know if they will hatch but she seems to be a good setter. It says 28 days til they hatch! Let's see what happens!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Flag Performance

Summer is the second flag twirler from the right.

First Performance and Signs of Fall

Well, Coudersport HS Football Team had their first game in the new stadium Friday and The band and Flag Team had a marvelous performance. We are going to be following much more closely now with Summer in Color Guard. It felt like a football night. I even wore a wool sweater. Please see Summer's video in the next post.