Saturday, October 12, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Update on Egg Hatching
Soon after taking the picture of momma cardinal in the nest, she left and has not returned. The nest may have had an egg or it may have been a shadow. I don't know if I disturbed her when taking her picture or if she was just practicing. Either way, no baby birds by our porch.
One of the falcon eggs did hatch and it was a girl! Zoom is her name and she has successfully fledged and will soon be leaving the area to claim her own space in the world.
These pictures are from the Columbus Peregrine Falcon blog
Sunday, June 30, 2013
A New Fence
The fence between our house and the neighbor's has been in a bad way for several years.
Recently Steve spotted carpenter ants and evidence of carpenter bees.
So, we replaced the fence.
It looks great, don't you think?
Friday, June 28, 2013
A New Switch
This afternoon, CJ installed a new dimmer switch for the kitchen light. There were quite a few lessons learned.
1. Don't buy an open box.
The switch didn't work and must have been a return.
2. If the second switch doesn't work, check the light bulbs.
3. Turning off the electricity to the switch is a good idea, although not necessary.
4. Turning off the whole house is overkill.
5. Dimmer switches run a little warm, don't be alarmed.
Poor kid, it's summer and his mom is making him learn things! :)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
A New Hip for Steve
That is Steve's new hip.
It was installed on Wednesday.
This is Steve on Saturday.
He is feeling well enough to be really bored.
On Father's Day he felt even better.
He was able to get around more so he was a little less bored.
This is Steve on Tuesday.
One week later he barely needs the cane.
He feels really good.
He's back to working, from home.
We run errands each day so that he can see the world.
On a different note - CJ is almost as tall as Steve!
One week later he barely needs the cane.
He feels really good.
He's back to working, from home.
We run errands each day so that he can see the world.
On a different note - CJ is almost as tall as Steve!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Joyce & Dick are Back
The Lamps are back in Ohio.
Last year they spent the whole year in Florida and we missed them.
They are back for the summer and we look forward to more visits at the campground.
A Surprise Cheesesteak
Steve traveled to Philly and Boston this week for work.
Since it was Philly first and then Boston there wouldn't be a way to bring home steaks, bummer.
Due to a missing and then shipped part he had to make a return trip to Philly after completing work in Boston.
More work for Steve meant cheesesteaks for us.
Yippee.
And since we still had some Birch Beer left the meal was complete.
Thank you Steve, you are the best hubby ever.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Last Day as a Freshman
Just one more final and then he's done!!!
Great job this year CJ.
One day off and then back to school for his first band practice as a sophomore.
He's looking forward to being a role model for the incoming freshman.
(Interpret that last statement any way you like.)
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Orchestra Concert and Awards
Tonight was the final orchestra concert of the year. They played a variety of Disney tunes and were to dress in Disney attire. CJ wore his t-shirt from Beauty and the Beast, he looks good in purple.
This video is music from The Pirates of the Caribbean.
The students also received their end of year awards.
CJ earned his varsity orchestra letter as a Freshman!!!
Way to go CJ!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Final Band Concert as a Freshman
As usual the last few weeks of school are hectic. Tonight was the final concert band concert and awards night. Once again the band was great. Mr. Z. talked about how some of the Freshman were a challenge, but in the end he has really enjoyed this group of kids. Seems we've heard that about this class before. :)
Hope you enjoy the video.
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