Trimming The Apple Trees

We started trimming trees around the place awhile ago.  We are finally on to the apple trees.  Usually this is done before the blossoms bloom, but just as we are with everything else......a little behind.  As to whether or not they will survive, that is a whole other question.  I am just happy it is getting done.

Shhhhhhhh!  We're hiding.  Can you find us?

 

Christmas Mountain

This past weekend we had an enjoyable time in Wisconsin Dells.  We stayed at the Christmas Mountain Resort.  It was a nice little get-a-way.  We had a lot of fun.  Some of us stayed out a little later than others and had a little bit of trouble getting up in the morning ;).  Some played a little golf, celebrated a cousin's birthday, did a little swimming, and then made our way home on Sunday.  I forgot to take the camera so we didn't get any pictures of our adventure, but Jack (hubby) says that's all right......what happens at Christmas Mountain is supposed to stay at Christmas Mountain.  Guess that tells you who had a little trouble getting up in the morning ;).

Eggstra Large

Each morning I collect the eggs from the nests in the chicken coop.  Lately, the hens have been laying exceptionally well.  There is one chicken in particular that has been working extra hard.  I mean the size of her eggs are almost twice the size of the others.  I am not sure which chicken it is laying this monstrous egg, but if I did....she sure would be rewarded!

 

Crazy Hair Day For Hannah

Today it was crazy hair day at the middle school.  Hannah was still laughing when she got home about how a couple of her friends told her to either "walk faster or let them go ahead of her" because they didn't want to be seen with her.  You know me....proud enough to take a picture! 

 

Chef Jack

Jack has always been a great cook.  I would not call him a food artist (the way things look sometimes????), but whatever he cooks or grills it always seems to taste delicious.  I don't know how he does it!?!  This chicken (of course our own homegrown!) was by far the BEST and prettiest he has ever cooked!!!  Being proud of my hubby I had to show it off! 

Needless to say, supper was FANTASTIC! 

Way to go, Jack!

Ye Olde School

Yesterday I got to go on a field trip with Cheyenne and her class.  We traveled back in time and visited the Ye Olde School house in West Bend.  We had a fun day experiencing what a day of school was like in 1917.  A special visitor (94 years young) came to share some of her stories and things she remembered with the class.  It was great!

Class in session.

Cheyenne reciting an essay for the class.

Experiencing different kinds of punishments for misbehavior.  Cheyenne has her braids taped to the blackboard.

Cheyenne's fourth grade class.  Our little pioneer child is first on the left (red dress, apron

, and bonnet).

 

Solos and Ensembles

Tonight Hannah had Solos and Ensembles at the middle school.

Hannah did one vocal solo in which she got a second on.  She did a French Horn solo in which she got a first place on.  She also was a part of the 6th grade jazz band which also got a first.  Most importantly she had fun and learned something from the experience.  It was a very successful night.  We are so proud of you, Hannah!

Hannah 6th grade Central Middle School

Hannah's French Horn solo 6th grade Central Middle School

6th Grade Jazz Band performance Central Middle School.  Hannah is sitting right under director's hand.