This is probably not very exciting to most- but for the little feet trying to complete school, it provided quite a distraction.
After determining from the experts that our HUGE oak tree was in fact gone, funeral arrangements were made. Who better to help? Shawn-boy to the rescue!
Meet Shawn. He is crazy. He tells us we might want to move the SUV, just in case. Note that the vehicle was parked right beside the house- but no worries!
Let's say a quick prayer for that 'just in case'
Really-- it's NO big deal to walk away from a tree that's notched out-- we've got all day~
Five minutes later-- no problem-- just where we wanted it to land :) Phew!
Big thanks to Valley Tree Service for another awesome job!! :)
The children have become accustomed to the increase of very slow-moving vehicles driving by as they check out the progress. So accustomed that without stopping what they're doing, they just yell "yup, still working!" to any curious onlooker. Someday soon, they won't be able to say that :)
That being said, does anyone want some little creatures for a new pet? Hubby is WAY to allergic for keeping them in this house~
Come on-- you know you want one!! :) Look how cute!! 
New yard sale finds from big brother-- like this dinosaur costume Elisha thought Jacob would love~
And learning how to ride 2- wheel bikes 'all by myself daddy'!!
He's already gone 4 miles on the bike trail~ more than I can say for myself :)
We tried to save it, but it's not looking so swell-- and may have to dearly depart this beautiful back yard. 
Still digging. And digging. Elisha is quite proficient in his skills. If only he were this enthused about spelling... 
It's been quite a production around here. Why isn't Mom around? She's busy keeping everyone in line and getting them where they need to go--- yes- karate, karate, karate :)
Side porch coming along--
Slowly but surely.... just think-- we could see snow in 3 months.... here's to finished pictures by then :)
