Spring Again?

If I didn't know better, I would say it's definitely spring. Everything is green - I think even more green than when it really was spring. Our Crepe Myrtles are blooming again. I'm not complaining, it's just strange. I love the rain - it has been great! I don't think we have mowed the lawn since the middle of last May. :) Patrick and I took the riding lawn mower out on Wednesday and got all of the front and some of the sides done. It's so nice out today! I know it'll rain all weekend, but we still need it. Enjoy!

Furry Friend

There was a raccoon in one of our trees this morning...I suspect it's in the barn right now.

More Rain Please!

It really stinks that all the lakes around here are dry. This is (or was!) Granger Lake. Brian and I thought it would be funny to take a picture of the baby next to the "No Wake" ;)


By the way, it was really windy.

Kinney Cousins - Tree Farm Trip

We went out to Elgin on a nice, sunny Sunday to the Tree Farm. All the cousins, except for Elizabeth and Ray's kiddos (Washington is too far to come for a tree), were there. Patrick didn't appreciate it as much as the others...maybe next year. We got some great pictures though.

Rise and Shine

As I grumbled my way out the front door this morning at 7AM to tell the dogs to "Go Home!", I was greeted with a nice cool breeze and this beautiful sunrise. I like God's way of saying "Good morning!". :)

Painted Bunting

Brian was in the barn the other evening and spotted a couple of painted buntings. He was able to come get me in time to get a few pictures of one that was confused by the window in the barn room.
Painted buntings are really pretty. The males (like the one in these pictures) are brightly colored - blue, green, and red. The females are mostly yellow and green and a little duller than the males. They nest here in the summers and then fly south to Mexico/Panama in the winter. Sorry the pictures aren't that great - the sun was shining in from behind and that never quite works right. Maybe we'll see some more! :)