Backyard Demo

So we have a family of pyromaniacs!

We began the clearing of the acre backyard by cutting down the scrub trees and bushes.  Piled high with clipping from the front yard, including two good sized pine trees that were poorly planted, we set to burning it all the last official burn day for our area.

Glen used his chain saw, the kids hauled, and I added to the pile and played fire fighter by keeping it under control with the water hose.

Of course if I didn't keep a close eye on the crazy man he would keeping adding brush until I feared we would melt our neighbors fence.  Add to the blaze our crazy wind and you have an insane adrenaline high!

After the madness we hired someone to clear the grass and nonburnable junk, then level the land.

Now we have a clean slate!  The fence comes this week, then some concrete work.  My favorite, the orchard and garden area.  That and some additional trees around the perimeter will about cover this years projects!

Fun, fun!  The good times just keep on rolling!  If anyone has the desire to dig some holes, feel free to volunteer here!

Busy Days!

First we spotlight child #3 waiting for a crucial pass to make the play of the game!  January and February are basketball season here and lots of fun!

In February we shared a little love on Valentine's day with a meal together.  No reason the kids can't enjoy a little romantic candlelight, although the candy heart decorations were their favorites!

In March we celebrate one of our favorites holidays, even though it offends half the extended family.  We mean no harm, we just like to wear green and think of the Happy Leprechauns!

There is always the special plate of cookies!  The heart is for my one true love and the rest are shared.  There is a story here but I'll save it for another year...

Child #1 has added Track & Field to his list of athletic challenges and does quite well!  This was his first meet where his parents, siblings, and grandparents braved the frigid temperatures to cheer him on.  He competes in the 800 meter, 1600 meter, 4x400 meter relay, and long jump.

Child #4 has become the ballerina she has been dreaming of since the image first came to her.  She attends a darling class of girls age four to five that giggle and twirl with pure joy.

Does it get any cuter?!

The children continue to grow and change, and we try to keep up!