C-U-T-E butt

Okay, get a load of these bunzies. We had asked the girls to get ready for the beach and Reeny came out with a top for a bottom being oh, so unaware, which of coarse was adorable and got momma running for the camera while trying to shush the big girls and daddy, who are laughing hysterically.

kayak event

Dawn and I got up early on a Saturday and participated in this annual kayak event for local charities, including Pathways, who offers foster care and adoption (through which Rob and I have just started the licensing process). We had a great time, despite the weather. It was cold, dreary, and drippy. We were part of a scavenger hunt around Lake Mac. Oddly enough, although we were a team, Dawn got first prize. We never did figure it out. And the funny thing is, we came in last. I guess slow and steady wins the race. Dawn, don't forget, I get to wear that medal in a few months!

spaghetti squash

Have you ever eaten spaghetti squash lasagna right out of the shell? If not, then you are missing out. Super yummy and healthy....the "noodles" are the squash. We will definitely do this again, actually, we did do this again, but now the garden is closed for the winter (except for the potatoes and winter squash). We may not be having these babies again for a long while.

The top photo is Izzy's friend from school.

death is fowl

Since we returned from Glacier we have had many losses. Three chickens: our favorite, Easter (shown here on Rob's leg), Floofs, and Chicken Little. The chickens were taken by our neighbor's dog, who happens to be a retiever by nature. We also lost a Parakeet named Pete, "P" for short (the green bird in the cage) and our beloved cockatiel, Amos, who whistled the most wonderful songs.

On a brighter note, we saved one chicken from the 'jaws' of death a couple of weeks ago. I saw the neighbor's dog run by with Julia (Irene's chicken) in his mouth. We thought she was a goner, but she was saved, quite shaken, but only suffered an injured leg. The first couple of days she didn't really move, then she learned how to hop on one leg quite nicely, and when I went out to get eggs this morning, I wouldn't even have guessed she had ever been injured. We are very happy to report this after so many losses!

skirt

Here it is Gabby. The Skirt. It has a back zipper, side pockets and pleats. It was supposed to have a hook 'n eye at the top of the zipper, but I didn't leave enough room...maybe next time. You may catch me on the show "What Not to Wear". I'm the girl who started making all her own clothes....please don't turn me in!