Still in the game

Yes, over four months have passed since our last post. Although the work efforts around the house ebbed and flowed with our life's routines and obstacles, it really did not stop (like this blog). The main reason for the mammoth communication canyon is that of a technical esthetics nature. You see, sometime in January, the little digital camera must have hurled itself off of the kitchen counter to the floor, as to date, no one has claimed responsibility for its trauma. A critical little plastic piece snapped off and it is nearly impossible to take a photo. Getting it fixed hasn't been super high on the priority list, so we were left powerless to share our improvement milestones. So, here is the text version of recent developments: More work was been done in the kitchen; finishing the ceiling molding installation and almost finishing the painting. The kid's double-vanity top arrived and the wall has been ripped open to disconnect the wiring for the heating panels which will be behind the larger vanity. Out by the pond, three willow trees were planted (major labor with our hard, clay soil) and grass seeding has commenced. A few dead and non-desirable trees and shrubs were taken down (along with one of ken's lovely lilac bushes by ACCIDENT (enter big shameful suzan gulp here). Ken had one of his big burn permit fires to get rid of scrap wood, dead trees etc. and he built a drainage system behind the new section of the shed. Inga the tractor was repaired and the season's mowing ritual has begun. The fruit trees are in full bloom and buzzing with our pollen friends and the deer and groundhogs are feasting on the new lilies Suzan planted. Although it is sad to put the skis away, it is always fun to welcome in the warm air, popsicles, frogs peeping by the pond at dusk, and the proud presentation of dandelions in a dirty little hand.