Wild Weather

This over grown looking "bush" is actually a huge piece of our tree laying in the neighbors' backyards.
We had some really wild and stormy weather late last night. The 60+ mile an hour winds ripped a huge limb from the top of our tree and sailed it into the neighbors yard.

The boys helped clean up  and haul everything to the curb. And another neighbor brought a chainsaw to cut up the larger pieces. This is the third large branch in fifteen months to come down. We are now looking at having the tree removed before it becomes a real liability!! :(

Happy Father's Day!!!!

Happy Father's Day to my Favorite guy!!! My Eternal Companion!!! And to my Dad too!!!

Seventeen on the Seventeenth!!!!

Seventeen years ago to day I married my Sweetheart and Best Friend. It has been quite the ride - but one I wouldn't trade. Happy Anniversary Del! And to many more!!!

Pinewood Derby and Rank Advancement

Last night was pinewood derby and court of honor for J.D. The boys had a lot of fun. J.D. advanced two ranks in scouting. And both boys got to race their derby cars even though K.J. won't be in cub scouts for another nine months :(. He can't wait!!

J.D. with both his rank advancement patches!!

I had to pin an both of my mother's pins - myself- J.D. Just sort of gave me a sheepish grin!! Boys! :)

 He was almost to cool to give his dad a hug - almost!!

J.D. and his car and ribbon!

At the starting line!

J.D.'s car!

K.J. watching the race.

K.J.'s car!

To tired to display his ribbon and car!

So proud of them both. They both did a large portion of the work on their cars! And proud of J.D. and his work in scouts to earn his first two rank advancements. Keep up the hard work J.D. !!

Outdoor Fun

Last week we finally got to enjoy some nice spring weather. We spent the evening in our backyard picnicing and playing. The weather was warm and sunny. Such a nice change.

K.J. practicing his scarecrow act!!

K.J. working on his monkey act - not much practice needed!!!! :)

J.D. getting in a little gymnastics practice.

J.D. and K.J. trying to help their dad play helicopter - not much accomplished, except grass stains!:)

K.J. relaxing.

J.D. taking time out to enjoy the view from the tree.

It is nice to finally be leaving winter behind.