Sunday, May 22, 2011

Easter pictures

Since Aaron was still on crutches for Easter, we postponed the egg hunt at home. When he was walking, the three youngest hid eggs for each other.
See the camo egg hid for Stephen by Aaron?
Deborah is reaching very carefully into the blackberry brambles for her egg.
Aaron contemplating his egg?
Remember the chick with the pompom on her head? Take a look at this great Easter bonnet!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Garden Update

With the very useful help of the children, we got most of the garden in. Only thing left to plant are some pickling cukes and the second planting of corn in a couple of weeks. We added a triangular section of new garden this year. The children dubbed it The Salsa Arrowhead. The outside rows are tomatoes. There are peppers, hot peppers, and onions behind the tomatoes. And to top it off way in the back, my dh planted some corn/pole beans/pumpkins all in hills like the Indians did. But at Deb pointed out, he forgot to put the fish in the hole with the seeds.
My dh needed all the children's help to put in the pea fences.

An act of service done for me. Aren't they looking nice?
Now for some of my flowers in the front.
My bleeding heart did so well over the winter. Look how huge it is!
Mike, this picture is for you! I think it may be my first bee picture.
The columbine is looking very good also.
The kids did so well that they got ice cream after the garden was finished.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Shotgun 101

Tonight we went to Shotgun 101 at a local gun club. We shot skeet tonight and all had a great time, despite the cold wind whipping through the course.
As you can see, Aaron is doing much better with his foot. He's still wearing a brace and limping a little, but every day he is getting better and better.

Even I shot and did a pretty good job. I really enjoy shooting. There is something very satisfying in seeing that clay bird explode.
Look at that stance! I look just like the instruction video. Well, mostly like the video!