Thursday, September 11, 2008

Concrete


Concrete
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
John doing what he does best... Staying out of the way....

New Floor


New Floor
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Second half of new floor in the old shed

Dayton


Dayton
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Last Friday Dayton came to stay the day. Charleston schools were closed due to a small fire at the high school. One of my sunflowers had fallen over so we made a bouquet for him to take home to his mom, he is showing off one of the beauties that fell off.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Life Line


Life Line
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Life Jackets hang ready on the line for pond guests to use.

Dish Shade


Dish Shade
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
The dish is tilted now thanks to an early storm this year. It is actually a lot nicer now as we get more afternoon shade,

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Mother's 90th Birthday Celebration Continued

This was the 3rd family reunion held at the pond. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

Chow Time


Chow Time
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Boaters


Boaters
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Pond watchers


Pond watchers
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Grammy Camp 2008


Grammy Camp 2008
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
The 1st week of August . Kate's grandkids painted hopscotch blocks for the pond. Also used their artistic abilitys to paint flower pots and create their one of a kind Grammy Camp T- Shirts. Wish Cedar could have been with us to help make these memories. They enjoyed cooling off in the pond between activities.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Tearing Out Trees


Tearing Out Trees
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
More scrubby trees being torn out. Cleaning the place up.

A Classic


A Classic
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Hindsboro Parade


Hindsboro Parade
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
The 4th started out rainy but we still went to the Hindsboro 4th of July Parade

Fireworks 2008


Fireworks 2008
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
A little of the nights entertainment on display.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

New Equipment comes home.

Now to learn to use it.

John & Roger


John & Roger
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

006


006
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

019


019
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Spectators


Spectators
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Mother & Patty come to check out the new machinery

017


017
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

007


007
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

John's Hired Man


John,s Hired Man
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
This may not be good looking but for the price it does a good job. So much easier and faster to fill the planter now.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Little_League


Little_League
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
John 1968, Uniforms have changed a bit since then but the kids still love the game.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Sidney


Sidney
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
We went to Sydney's first game tonight. She is playing for the Hornets. We got her on the Oakland team so she could play while she is with us this summer.

Sidney at Bat


Sidney at Bat
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Flood 2008 016


Flood 2008 016
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Several Shots of the trees damaged at the pond

Flood 2008 015


Flood 2008 015
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Flood 2008 007


Flood 2008 007
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Flood 2008 001


Flood 2008 001
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Flood 2008 005


Flood 2008 005
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Notice the corner of the roof was barely damaged by this downed tree

Cabin


Cabin
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Looking out front door of the cabin

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Full


Full
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
3.8 inches of rain in 24 hrs.

Overflow Covered


Overflow Covered
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Where did the overflow go?

Pond Looking East


Pond Looking East
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
The Pond is fulllllll.

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Swollen Creek


Swollen Creek
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
This mornings rains have really made the creek rise.

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Sidney Catches


Sidney Catches
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Grandaughter Sidney is staying with us for awhile this summer and decided she would like to play softball, We were lucky to get her on one of the Oakland teams the next day and she was there for the first practice. Her first game will be in Oakland Wed June 4th. She's a bit nervous, she'll get over that by the end of the season July 9th.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

RJ & Baby


RJ & Baby
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Yesterday the dogs found this Baby Deer in the woods. It didn't move very fast and was crying for it's mama. Dogs were really curious. Must have been a new born.

Baby


Baby
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

Friday, May 23, 2008

E side Porch


E side Porch
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Nice Sidewalk!!!!! Built by us.I just love it,,,,......

Sidney


Sidney
Originally uploaded by John & Katie

12th Birthday


12th Birthday
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Sidney turned 12 May 18th.

Birthday Girl


Birthday Girl
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
We embarrassed Sidney at her Birthday Dinner by having them give her a big yee ha at Cody's last Saturday May 17th

Country Drive


Country Drive
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
We were out cruising the fields and spotted this purple thing hanging in a tree over the road. We had already heard about the state putting these up. This is around the corner from our house.

State Trap


State Trap
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
These purple boxes are hanging everywhere there are ash trees in our part of the county.

Ash Borer


Ash Borer
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Signs posted on ash trees

State Trap


State Trap
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Looking up into the sticky trap

Friday, May 16, 2008

New Addition


New Addition
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
The newest addition to our Yard...All the flowers should have red blooms. Wonder if the kids remember this old tractor?

It's This Tall


It's This Tall
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
This is the 911 oak tree. look how much it has grown.

As tall as John


As tall as John
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Okay it's really as tall as John now.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Birthday Girl


Birthday Girl
Originally uploaded by John & Katie
Sierra turned 8 this past Thursday. We took her and her dad out for supper to celebrate . She chose Mexican because she loves the refried beans and the goat cheese dip.