Aug. 9, 2008 - RANDOM PHOTOS

I've been neglecting blogging lately to enjoy our short (VERY short!) summer.  We've been accomplishing a lot, so I thought I'd just throw up some pictures and simple explanations of them for the few, the faithful, my blog readers.  :)

Here goes!!

Tony and the children have been building a new barn.  I won't even attempt to take any credit for it, I'm just a spectator.   It's coming along nicely and I'm just sure my hens can hardly wait for their new coop. :)

We've butchered chickens (48 of them, to be exact).

 

We've spent a lot of time with cousins at the lake.  Parasailing behind our boat.  (everyone's favorite activity!!)

Swimming.

Catching minnows.

 

And waterskiing.   (Sully and Daddy)

Our rabbits that we let loose in the yard have multiplied.  This is the Mama and two of her many young.  See the grass in her mouth?  That's because she was lining her den for yet another birth, which took place the day after this photo was taken.  I now believe she is pregnant with the THIRD litter.   Can you blame me for catching the Daddy rabbit and removing him from the property?? 

 

We've visited some of the local fishing communities, like Homer and Seward.

The children played jumprope with sea kelp and practiced their rock skipping.

 

Plus, we've had 3 weeks of TOTALLY enjoying our visitor from MN, cousin K.  She's an absolute delight and we hate to send her back home!!  The children think she hung the moon and stars, but here we see she actually holds the SUN!  :)

 

We also took a dinner cruise out of Seward one evening and enjoyed baked salmon on Fox Island.

On the way back to Seward we got to see these sea lions.

 

We've stayed plenty busy on top of all of these things, with paintball in the woods, swimming at the pool, baking on rainy days, visiting family and friends, and a few evening board games.  All-in-all, it's been a wonderful few weeks and we've really enjoyed ourselves.    Soon and very soon, it's back to school!

 

God bless you and yours,

~Leah~

 

 

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Aug. 10, 2008 - nice pics

Posted by Anonymous

wow, you are like us and making the most of our summer days!
LY,
SIS

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Aug. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Nice to your family addition on your Fox Island dinner picture....I have been waiting to see a blog about your cruise with my girl!!!! She LOVED that trip and is still talking about how much fun it was. THANK YOU for taking her with you.

And I LOVE all of your pictures, as always. You are truly talented Leah!!!!

Miss you guys and those pictures make me want to drive out there and insert us into your lives and every one of those adventures you guys have! We are lucky to call you friends and to share a small part of your family. We love you guys!!!! Rhonda and Madison

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Aug. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by crazybusy

Oh my goodness, what beautiful, FUN photos! Well, except for the beheaded chicken pic. LOL!
Parasailing!? You can go parasailing whenever you please!?! Wow, how fun! And what a cool shot!
Love the "swimming" shot too- great composition & frozen action!
Your bunnies are SO cute... seems they're multiplying like... well, rabbits! Hee-hee!
That sun shot is WAY cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you've thoroughly enjoyed your summer!
Love, Alyssa

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Aug. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I so enjoy your blog! Can I come live with you guys? I'll be good, I promise! :~ ) You guys are giving your kids a millon dollar childhood!
Tricia

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Aug. 11, 2008 - I want to come for a visit!

Posted by homeschoolhighlites

Your photos are super. I really liked the kids jumping into the water and the little cutie with the minnows. :D I'll have to try that technique of "holding the sun"! very creative!

We start school back up on the 26th -- summer is fleeting!

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Aug. 11, 2008 - Beautiful

Posted by basketflat

It's absolutely so beautiful there. I don't blame you for not blogging during your short summer. I'd love to visit someday, but I'd never be able to handle the winters - I have a hard enough time with the short days in the Northwest!

Is the water AT ALL warm? Do the short body suits keep you a lot warmer than you'd be otherwise?

Are your chickens raised for meat or eggs? My husband has to butcher some coming up...that's brave of you to take that picture.

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Aug. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

LOVE those pictures, and the picture of Sully and Tony skiing together has got to make your heart melt over and over and over........

Love you guys and love your pictures...even after I have looked at them more than once!

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