Monday, May 26, 2008

Update...

It has been interesting here on the farm. Dolan has been enjoying a nice three day weekend. Saturday was a nice break form all the wind, rain, and hail. The garden stood up well to the weather. We are very greatful that the little bit of hail we did receive was just that. LITTLE. We only lost two tomato plants. Everything else is standing and enjoyed the rain very much. We didn't have a garden last year do to lack of time (and Hannah), so this year we are making up for it. Dolan even put a bird bath with a fountain in the veggie garden. It was supposed to go in my yard. I've only owned it for 3 years now waiting for the lawn to be done. I guess this is Dolan's way of saying it might be another year yet. Oh well. With the garden done we were finally able to move on to other things. The pickup was needing an oil change desperately and so that was done. Dolan also serviced the riding mower. Now there is no excuse for the farm not getting mowed. The house is cleaned and sprayed to deter bugs(I really dislike bugs).
Jas has been wanting to set up the swimming pool for quite some time now, so yesterday we got busy on that. Jasmyn did the inside work (played) in the pool while it was filling. Her and Hannah had a blast playing in it while it filled. During all this we pulled the old camper out of the Quonset. The camper has been parked in the same place since 1964. When I say old I'm not embellishing. It is a 1930's model Comet. Funny looking thing!!! We opened all the windows and started cleaning it out. It really is in great condition for how long it has been parked. I took some pine-sol out and wiped down the counters after everything had been removed and the inside is quite nice. We do have to get a few items for it. A new mattress and cushions/bed for the dinning benches/bed. Dolan removed the stove from the camper. It wasn't safe to have in there. While camping we will cook outside. In case of bad weather we can always make sandwiches. It took about 2 hours to empty everything out.
Jasmyn is starting to enjoy summer break. She has been sleeping in, hanging up more Jonas Brothers posters in her room, and working at the cafe. She is also excited for the swimming pool to open.
Hannah enjoys the great outdoors. When the weather cooperates she would rather be outside. Her favorite thing are rocks, sticks, dirt, and the animals. She has now resorted to everything being "cow" and "Mmm". She tries to moo but instead it is just "Mmm." All animals are now cows. No more "doggies." No more "Kitty." And no more "hooseys(horsey)!"
She is quite the little character.
That is about it for now. Sorry no pictures this time.

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