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Isn't it interesting how our best made plans c...

2012-05-26T13:49:07.423-07:00

Isn't it interesting how our best made plans can go awry. Beautiful driveway design with perfectly planted trees and then when one or so does not make it, it can be disappointing. I like Lovella's idea of hanging a sign:) Your driveway and other trees are just lovely.

Maybe you could paint the swing set and ship it to Lovella's house. Looks like it was a sturdy one.

Hope you have a good weekend. I know I told you before, but I sure enjoy your blog.

I would add some permanent snowflakes to the tree....

2012-05-26T08:44:32.295-07:00

I would add some permanent snowflakes to the tree...so it reminds you of the seasons...to come. some light fixtures even have batteries.
I love your swing story. You'll have to inspect our swing some day. Yes, I know what you mean about things coming to an end. Our JD died..and we are proud owners of a new one. It's time the farm owes you a gift!!!!

Emme looks like she is really enjoying herself. A...

2012-05-26T07:52:27.947-07:00

Emme looks like she is really enjoying herself. A metal jump rope? Do you know why they use them?

As I live on the plains of Oklahoma, the photos of...

2012-05-26T07:44:55.767-07:00

As I live on the plains of Oklahoma, the photos of your area never cease to amaze me. I love the first one with the mountains in the background.

Flags of places you have visited hung on the tree ...

2012-05-25T19:16:20.949-07:00

Flags of places you have visited hung on the tree might be fun.

Or buy "oops" paint at the hardwear store and let the grands paint it up with colors, stripes and poka dots, then glue sequines and glitter to make it shiney too.

Oh I kind of wish I had my mowing done...but alas ...

2012-05-25T17:02:35.322-07:00

Oh I kind of wish I had my mowing done...but alas probably not till Sunday. What to do with that tree...something pinterest? Lanterns?

I like Pat's suggestion - i was coming up blan...

2012-05-25T16:08:09.534-07:00

I like Pat's suggestion - i was coming up blank. That's wonderful that 3 generations used that swing set. I wonder if another family will be able to take it away and use it again. The farmer mowed our yard for the first time yesterday and today and was so happy when we picked up the newly repaired LawnBoy that he uses for trimming the edges earlier this week. He's had his old friend since 1976. Have a great weekend Judy!

Congtatulations to Emme! She looks so happy doing...

2012-05-25T14:07:00.417-07:00

Congtatulations to Emme! She looks so happy doing her skipping!

I'm sorry your tree has died, Judy. I was sad ...

2012-05-25T14:05:15.111-07:00

I'm sorry your tree has died, Judy. I was sad to cut down our one and only tree a few years ago as it was badly damaged in a storm. It must have been 70 years old! Maybe you can fill the dead tree with bird feeders and birdhouse --I'm sure that it would become a bird haven that way!

Thank you for your prayers for a beautiful day for our daughter's wedding --it was certainly that and then it was followed by a week of torrential rain! Whew--we were so happy to have a nice day!

I'd think about cutting the tree down to about...

2012-05-25T13:41:10.009-07:00

I'd think about cutting the tree down to about a foot from the ground until you dig it in the fall. Dairymary

I know it's only a tree, but was upset when ou...

2012-05-25T08:32:56.693-07:00

I know it's only a tree, but was upset when our beautiful white birch died after almost 20 years and we had to cut off one dead branch after another. So I know whereof you speak. We hauled in another mature birch and it died as well. Replanting large trees is not so easy on them. I hope it works out for you ... probably smart to wait till Fall.

Big Sigh...I would have taken it....painted it and...

2012-05-25T08:02:18.427-07:00

Big Sigh...I would have taken it....painted it and planted childrens bottoms on the swings. We have no swing set and procrastination goes on and on about getting one. That is the way it goes.
About the dead tree ....leave it as a reminder and hang a sign on it. I'm sure you will think of something appropriate.

That swingset looks amazing and very well built. I...

2012-05-25T07:59:44.111-07:00

That swingset looks amazing and very well built. I'm sorry that there were no takers. ("Our" swingset needs bracing already. That's going to be another little chore for John as he noticed the problem while watching a video of the boys in full swing. I don't think your swingset would ever have that problem.)

Sorry about the trees. Is it salt? We always think of salt first when trees start croaking that way, but I'm sure you don't salt your driveway.

Yes, John does want any and all help. He left you a message back at my place.

A happy weekend to you all, too!

It's wonderful to see children being energetic...

2012-05-24T22:51:43.352-07:00

It's wonderful to see children being energetic and successful. Well done to Emmie!

Love that photo of Emme! You have every right to b...

2012-05-24T21:01:38.042-07:00

Love that photo of Emme! You have every right to be a proud Grammy!

What talent exists in your family's genes. It...

2012-05-24T17:22:05.411-07:00

What talent exists in your family's genes. It is fun to read about it too. A famous author for a grandma and gifted athletes too.

Oh dear, why do I live the whole way across the co...

2012-05-24T17:18:29.068-07:00

Oh dear, why do I live the whole way across the country? I bet your inlaws are so thankful God led them into your family. They look amazinly good!

Congratulations to Emme and to all of you! What a...

2012-05-24T17:16:14.138-07:00

Congratulations to Emme and to all of you! What an honor and an accomplishment. You must be a smiling grandma. For me, it brought back so many elementary school memories of skipping rope.

What a Canadian Champ. Next time I endure my run....

2012-05-24T12:35:48.206-07:00

What a Canadian Champ. Next time I endure my run...I will say...And this is for Emme. What a wonderful experience. Somewhat different looking than Heidi's.

I was passing through and thought id say hello you...

2012-05-24T12:17:19.117-07:00

I was passing through and thought id say hello your way, and id love to get up to British Columbia one day! Richard from the Amish community of Lebanon,Pa

WAY TO GO EMME!! We love you...

2012-05-24T07:52:04.170-07:00

WAY TO GO EMME!! We love you...

We are all a little proud of her..and for good rea...

2012-05-24T05:52:32.721-07:00

We are all a little proud of her..and for good reason. I love that photo! I can't imagine how much energy that must take and it reminds me of all the skipping on the playground in elementary school. Singing "the old grey mare" comes back to me.

Those look too amazing. I have never ordered them....

2012-05-24T00:52:53.473-07:00

Those look too amazing. I have never ordered them...but now I will ;) I like their coffee too. Seattle's Best around here.

Great picture of your beautiful happy grand daught...

2012-05-24T00:51:08.068-07:00

Great picture of your beautiful happy grand daughter. She makes me smile!

It was great catching up on your last half a dozen...

2012-05-23T20:08:25.651-07:00

It was great catching up on your last half a dozen posts! Learned something about the skipping - great safety precautions on the hair and the laces! Fabulous pictures of your darling grand! You live in a beautiful place - loved that clematis - could never grow one! And the five sisters and one brother post was a lot of fun! God bless!