Got Wood?

Seriously the weirdest thing... No trees in the backyard. Well we do still have the sicamore, but no more ginormous trees. I feel naked. And we have more wood than we know what to do with. We have been chopping for days and haven't made a dent! It's weird that when I stood next to the trunk real quick to take this picture, I could hear the water in it. It had enough moisture (just for you Miss) in it that you could hear it. Kind of like bubbles in a sink sound. Weird. I do miss those big ol trees. I hope I get used to it soon.
Did I mention the new hot tub? I am sure that it will help ease my sorrow.

End of an Era

I'm not sure how long this wood "ladder" was up before I noticed it. I did have to take a picture for Macade before this tree started coming down.

Sterling and I, with a little help from all our cranky neighbors, decided the trees needed to come down. We were a little worried about them coming down on their own right onto someones house. Our house foundation is also at risk.

Don't worry that this truck was broken down in my driveway for 2 full days before becoming a temporary fixture in the backyard. (It leaves lovely black spots wherever it is.)

This tree has gotten out of control. But I won't lie... I am sad. It looks a little naked outside without it. OK a lot naked. It was part of this neighborhood. Boy, the cranky neighbors might not have to rake leaves for 2 days, but their air conditioning bills are going to sky rocket!

Oh and let's not forget the shed. This little beauty had to go to get to the trees. We have one bare backyard! This shed is being replaced with a big old shop and my new hot tub to help ease my tree separation anxiety.

More pics coming soon!

Did I mention....

That Skyler is 18 years old?!!

My chubby little baby.

Gone are the days...

Replaced by hairy legs and a beard.

Happy belated blog birthday buddy.

You inspire me

Onion Days

Nothing quite like Payson Golden Onion Days folks. You gotta love the scones in the park, the sun beating on your face as you watch 43 different dance companies come by and especially the killer demonic bees that attack innocent parade goers.

ps Macade is now receiving mail and hungry for more.
PFC Moore, Macade
118th Sapper Company
FOB Salerno, Afghanistan
APO AE 09314

Can someone explain this to me?

So, I got a new phone. All the prior phones text messages don't exist right? The phone is clean. The nice boy, Thaniel, at Spring, moves all my contacts over. (Don't forget Thaniel, BFF)
So, new phone...
No text messages...
No recent calls list...
So why when I open the inbox is there a message that looks like this???

Aug 16
Cade
I Love you Mama

Nothing else
No more messages
Just this one from 2 weeks ago
Does anyone else have goosebumps?
I love you too kid!