Check out our chickens

Here are pictures of our Americana chickens. We have one rooster and five hens. We also have a white rooster that Kurt gave us but I can't remember the name of its breed. They started laying last week. Americana chickens lay green and blue eggs, but so far we have only gotten green eggs. They are really pretty chickens. Never thought I would say that!

New Landscaping

Well, Keith had an auction of a nursery and he called me when we were leaving Kraig's football game last Saturday and said he needed help loading what he had bought. By the time we got there from Garrett, he had loaded his pick up truck and a flatbed trailer and we still had to go back the next day to get more!!!! Starting at the top is a picture of the bridge over the ponds, the new mound where Keith cut down a very tall pine tree. Some of the things I planted in the mound are a cluster of birch trees, a japanese maple tree, two ornamental grass, lambs ear, jacobs ladder, pink cheddar, two rose bushes, coral bells, primrose, english ivy, murtle, phlox and I am sure there are others. The next picture is of Keith, and both our Moms. We picked them both up after lunch today and brought them out to see what we had planted. We took them on the golf cart to see it all. Then we just sat on the porch for a couple hour visiting and having cookies and coffe (milk for me). Then we took them for a drive to see the color and over to Edon to Jim's Dairy Treat for supper. It was a nice day. Then a couple pictures of ornamental grass we planted on the north end of the house. Then a shot of Keith's shop. We planted a couple trees, english ivy, some flowering bushes, rose bushes, ornamental grass on the side, and Boston ivy, primrose, english ivy and salvia and ornamental grass on the back. There is a picture of the color in our woods taken from the back side of the pond. Then Keith with the tree he cut down and the other three trees that he pruned. We started by pulling out 11 shrubs and cutting down the pine and pruning the others Friday morning. We worked from the time we got up till seven that night. We rented a post hole digger to dig the holes for the trees and large shrubs. Then we started Saturday when we got up till four. Keith went in to clean up as he had to show a house at five. I rode the golf cart around and started counting what we had planted. I stopped when I got to 230!!!!! That is counting all the trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers and ground covers. Forgot to mention the apple trees and lilacs. I am looking forward to spring to see the fruits of our labors. You will have to come over to see all that we have done. We are both pretty tired and sore, but happy with what we accomplished in two days.

Kraig's Football

Kraig is number 73. The first four pictures are from his game in Garrett, Indiana last Saturday the 4th. I rode over with Kurt's family as Keith had an auction at a nursery going out of business. That will be the next post. He is the center (the one hiking the ball) You can see him doing that in the second a third pictures. The next four pictures are at their game in Butler last night. It was dark and I didn't get too good of pictures. The first two are of him standing on the sidelines. Then one of Kurt and Chloe watching the game. The last picture is after the game when they slap hands with the other team. There were a lot of boys out for football this year. They really improved from their first game. I was very proud of Kraig. He has an awards banquet next weekend.

Kurt's Family's Camper

Just before we left on vacation, Kurt called and told us they had bought a camper at the campground between Edgerton & Bryan. It is a 5th wheel camper. I was anxious to see it, so we went over Sunday after lunch. Kurt called and invited us out for lunch with them, but we alrealy had meat on the grill. So we went as soon as we were finished eating. They have a really nice big lot with lots of room behind the camper. A great place for a campfire and a nice place outside for their table. All the girls got their haircut while we were gone. Chloe let me take her picture. She got the most cut off. All were cute. We had a nice visit with them and Christy's parents. They have a camper there too, just down the road a little ways. It will really be fun for their family. They have all types of activities going on there on the weekends. The family that plays together-stays together they say. They always have fun as a family no matter where they are.

South Carolina Vacation 2008

Well, we went to Westminster, South Carolina again this year for our vacation. I posted the pictures out of order. We stopped to see Kevin's family on the way home. Let's start with Keith at the Pickens Flea Market. We look forward to this every year and try to get there earlier every year. We went to several flea market on our vacation. We went to a historical site this year instead of a waterfall. The next picture is a stagecoach stop that was built in 1815. It was really interesting. Anybody know what kind of flowers are in the next picture?? They grow on a big bush and I had never seen anything like them. The next picture is the back of our unit. Ours is the one on the far left. I really like the decks. Then a picture of Kevin's family when we stopped for a couple hours on our way home Saturday. OK then back to the top of the pictures, Keith & I with Libby on her one month birthday. Sarah's Dad, Stan and Candy were there for a visit so we got to visit with them too. Katie, Matt and Casey came over as they were all going to a pumpkin patch. So of course, I had to take a few family pictures before we left. We had a good relaxing time, but I was really anxious to get home this year. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!

My visit with Miss Libby

I drove down to Cincinnati Tuesday morning and stayed with Kevin, Sarah and Libby till Friday morning. I had a great time. Spent a lot of time just holding Libby. I babysat with her so that Kevin & Sarah could go grocery shopping together. I fixed supper Thursday night while they took Libby and Gilmore on a walk. They really made me feel at home and I got time to bond with Libby. I told her that someday she will be sitting on her front porch waiting for that yellow mustang to come up the street and I will be waiting to see her. In the one picture, she is holding my finger with one hand and my thumb with the other. The bath time pictures are neat too. I can't wait to see them again. Today we had Christy's birthday party. We had Grandma Engler and Grandma Whitman come too. It is always good to see all the grandchildren and look forward to spending time with the whole family. It was great to see them all.

Kraig's First Football Game

Saturday was Kraig's first football game at Eastside. He played a good game but unfortunately they lost. 13 to 7. They almost won on the last play, but the clock ran out. I am posting a few pictures from the game. Kraig is number 73. You will have to try to pick him out. I tried to put pictures in that you could see his number. I had to use my zoom lens as we were pretty far away. He has one next Saturday at Churebusco. Then Fremont, Garrett and then his last game is at home. I will try to make as many as possible, but we will be in South Carolina when they play in Fremont. After the game Kurt had a cookout to celebrate Christy's birthday. Happy Birthday Christy!!

Whitman's Sampler

This is not as good a picture as I had hoped for, but this is the sampler that I made for Libby. I finished it and framed it and sent it down with Linda when she was up this weekend. If you double click on the picture, it will enlarge and you can read it better.

If you go to visit her, you can see it for yourself. I am going down on Monday afternoon and I get to spend some time with the new family. I am REALLY looking forward to it.

Kraig has his first football game Saturday at Butler. Of course we will be there cheering him on.