Too much!

I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to blog. Too much has happened and I can't fit all of it in without making a ridiculously long message. Not to mention all of the pictures! If I don't post something now, I'll never catch up! Macy has more pictures on her blog. Dance recital, violin recital, band concert, out of town family visitors, chicken pen..............too much for one post, but lots of fun!

Chicken Pen

We started working on the old chicken pen this week. My wonderful Father-in-law built the first one three years ago when I so wanted to have chickens. The wood is rotted on the bottom and the coop's wood is also rotting on the bottom. Once again Tony has done a great job! It's amazing what a new nail gun does for a man! We spent the first day clearing out brush, a few trees and many dead limbs. Mathias stayed home one day with Tony and worked all day digging. They put wire around the base about one foot down to keep critters out. Keegan has been working hard, too, digging away! Everyone has had fun doing something to help whether digging, holding a light (the night we stayed out until 10pm), holding a board, etc. Thank you Dad Ball for teaching my husband how to work hard and be such a great handyman! I pray my sons will be hard working men for their families no matter what God's calling is on their lives.

Strawberries

Our first ripe strawberry was ready to pick today (top picture). I divided it among a few of us. It was delicious! At least the tiny piece I tasted. There is another one that should be ready tomorrow (bottom picture). I'm looking forward to getting more than one at a time!

Almost finished!

I couldn't wait until the finishing touches were done. There are just a few things left and the old girls will get to see their new home. In the meantime, the baby chicks are getting to test it out and are loving every minute! Drenion, our dog, loves them! I think he feels like they are his new found friends. He's almost protective of them! Tony has worked so hard on this tractor. He has spent hours and hours on this project. I love the colors. They blend in with nature.