Caledonian Games

To Athena, to be led like sweaty sheep!

The sheepdog trials were entertaining...

The clansmen displaying their kilts were slightly disturbing...

maybe it's the backwards caps, maybe it's the tennies and athletic socks...

But it was fun watching them chuck a 56 pound weight for distance (one guy passed 22 feet)

I tried to talk Carley into the sheaf toss...

but the other girls scared her

This guy was just fun to watch, though I think the girl in red finally beat him

After seeing this, Carley said, "This is why I love Eastern Oregon!"

Backyard Project 2

Cement & Decking

Ahh... the end of a busy three-day weekend.  The sun shines, the animals leave the wet cement alone (pretty much)

But let's begin at the beginning...

Carson invited a few friends over for a play-date.  Don't worry, we paid them.

How many heads does it take to move lumber?

The hot tub cement is poured first...

Then, what the heck... let's finally get the tack room poured while we're at it

Cookie decided the power tools are too dangerous, especially without opposable thumbs

She was very intrigued by Tom Sawyer painting the deck, tho... too bad I had to take photos & couldn't help

July Gratitude Haiku

bright, sunny summer

I wished you lingered year round

life is more fun warm

 cows in the side field
goat and horses remain calm
meanwhile, the pup sleeps

Backyard Project

Behold the door to nowhere!  These french doors were added before there was any place to enjoy

The door used to be a window, so it had to go

Here's the lovely paradise that awaits outside the doors

Everyone loves walking out and enjoying the majesty of  the washing machine water line

Well, at least there is a fence up now, and thank heavens Carson can supervise

and Cookie is dog-tired after a busy day of helping