Other news

Josh and I went to give blood. I only gave the minimum amount in the maximum time. Maybe my blood is still broken. Look how cute Moo is leaned up against Josh.
Josh pruned the fruit trees, we were scared they would start blooming - it has been so freaking warm.
When he got out the wood chopper - it was like manna  from heaven and neighborhood boys started showing up by the bucket load. Very popular. Safe too - the chopper is actually two feet down from the mouth.

Hamster

And of COURSE, I am sure you are wondering how Rex, the hamster is doing. The answer is fine. After the first week the family really didn't notice his night-noises any more. But occasionally when he is running on his disk, we do make the girls close their bedroom door! Here is Rex in his first official photo shoot (courtesy of Michael).

Chickens

You are probably wondering to yourself  "How are those chickens doing?" Well they are great. Our current question is if Joy, the little chick, now a teenager chicken, is a boy or a girl. Apparently you can tell by the feet. So if you know, leave a comment! Also check out the other chickens pecking away there in the background.

Table

This weekend Josh decided enough was enough and worked on the table. As you will remember, or have experienced, our dining table has grooves in it. (NEVER get a table with grooves in it).
So he got wood, filled in the  grooves, then sanded the entire thing and re-stained it. Man! It looks great and the chairs are nice and sturdy - so come  for dinner!